Idioms Quiz 3 | Nuts about Arts

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

An unexpectedly welcome from a stranger.

A misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune.

A failure that turns into a success.

An unexpected kindness by a stranger.

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

Being Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.

Being curious can result in death.

Being adventurous can result in danger.

Being playful can lead you to death.

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

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

To be extremely hardworking.

To slog away.

Electricity is cut off.

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

Overly confident and proud.

Too greedy, have everything to oneself.

To stuff too much food into the mouth.

To take on a task that is way to big.

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

Do not put all the food in one container.

Do not stress yourself too much.

Do not put all your resources in one possibility.

Do not put depend on anyone for happiness but yourself.

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

Used to break the ice between communications in a meeting.

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

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

To make someone really hurt and sad.

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

To make a person cry in pain.

To inflict more physical pain to a wound.

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

Just a few distance away.

Very different from.

Sadder than expected.

Very far away.

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

Someone is hurting another subtlety.

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

Someone is listening to naysayers.

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

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

Be observant, every part of nature is beautiful.

Be thankful, everything in life is a blessing.

Be appreciate of all the beauty in life.

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

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