← English Comprehension

Idioms & Phrases

94 questions

Question 91medium2 marks

What is the meaning of the idiom 'under the weather'?

  • A. to waste time
  • B. slightly ill
  • C. to act secretly
  • D. to become angry
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Question 92easy2 marks

What is the meaning of the idiom 'burn the midnight oil'?

  • A. to become angry
  • B. to waste time
  • C. to act secretly
  • D. work late into the night
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Question 93medium2 marks

What is the meaning of the idiom 'spill the beans'?

  • A. to waste time
  • B. to act secretly
  • C. to become angry
  • D. reveal a secret
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Question 94easy2 marks

What is the meaning of the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'?

  • A. to act secretly
  • B. to become angry
  • C. say exactly the right thing
  • D. to waste time
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