481. “To hit the nail on the head” means:
A) Do exactly right
B) Build
C) Fall
D) Travel
Answer: A
482. “To let the cat out of the bag” means:
A) Reveal a secret
B) Free an animal
C) Buy a cat
D) Start a fight
Answer: A
483. “To make a long story short” means:
A) Tell briefly
B) Write book
C) Narrate slowly
D) Skip details
Answer: A
484. “To miss the boat” means:
A) Miss opportunity
B) Travel
C) Swim
D) Catch ship
Answer: A
485. “To put your foot in your mouth” means:
A) Say something embarrassing
B) Eat
C) Walk fast
D) Be silent
Answer: A
486. “To read between the lines” means:
A) Understand hidden meaning
B) Read literally
C) Skip lines
D) Correct mistakes
Answer: A
487. “To steal someone’s thunder” means:
A) Take credit for others’ work
B) Make noise
C) Celebrate
D) Travel
Answer: A
488. “To take with a grain of salt” means:
A) Doubt something
B) Believe fully
C) Cook
D) Ignore
Answer: A
489. “Turn over a new leaf” means:
A) Make a fresh start
B) Read
C) Travel
D) Break something
Answer: A
490. “Under the weather” means:
A) Feeling ill
B) Outside
C) Happy
D) Busy
Answer: A