Idioms Quiz 3 | Nuts about Arts

#1. What does it mean by 'a blessing in disguise'?

An unexpected kindness by a stranger.

An unexpectedly welcome from a stranger.

A failure that turns into a success.

A misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune.

#2. What does it mean by 'don't put all your eggs in one basket'?

Do not put all your resources in one possibility.

Do not put depend on anyone for happiness but yourself.

Do not put all the food in one container.

Do not stress yourself too much.

#3. What does 'burn midnight oil' mean?

To be extremely hardworking.

To stay up late into the night to work or study.

To slog away.

Electricity is cut off.

#4. What does 'bite off more than you can chew' mean?

Overly confident and proud.

To take on a task that is way to big.

To stuff too much food into the mouth.

Too greedy, have everything to oneself.

#5. What does it mean by 'far cry from'?

Just a few distance away.

Sadder than expected.

Very different from.

Very far away.

#6. What does it mean by 'add insult to injury'?

To inflict more physical pain to a wound.

To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.

To make someone really hurt and sad.

To make a person cry in pain.

#7. What does it mean by 'every cloud has a silver lining'?

Be appreciate of all the beauty in life.

Be thankful, everything in life is a blessing.

Be observant, every part of nature is beautiful.

Be optimistic, every negative occurrence has a positive aspect to it.

#8. What does it mean when someone says 'a penny for your thoughts'?

Used to inquire for ideas for businesses and in return will pay for the service.

Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.

Used to break the ice between communications in a meeting.

Used to mean thinking of someone is such a easy and natural thing to do.

#9. What does 'curiosity killed the cat' mean?

Being curious can result in death.

Being playful can lead you to death.

Being adventurous can result in danger.

Being Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.

#10. What does it mean by saying someone is playing 'devil's advocate'?

Someone is hurting another subtlety.

Someone is pretending to be kind when he is in fact evil.

Someone is listening to naysayers.

Someone is opposing or presenting an unpopular view, often for the sake of argument.

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