871. “Sell someone short” means:
A) Praise highly
B) Underestimate
C) Buy cheaply
D) Cheat
Answer: B) Underestimate
872. “Set the record straight” means:
A) Play music
B) Correct misinformation
C) Start race
D) Break record
Answer: B) Correct misinformation
873. “Shoot from the hip” means:
A) Think carefully
B) Speak impulsively
C) Shoot target
D) Remain silent
Answer: B) Speak impulsively
874. “Sit on the fence” means:
A) Take clear side
B) Remain neutral
C) Jump quickly
D) Fall down
Answer: B) Remain neutral
875. “Skeleton in the closet” means:
A) Clean house
B) Hidden shameful secret
C) Funny story
D) Old clothes
Answer: B) Hidden shameful secret
876. “Spill the beans” means:
A) Cook food
B) Reveal secret
C) Waste food
D) Hide truth
Answer: B) Reveal secret
877. “Stand one’s ground” means:
A) Run away
B) Refuse to give in
C) Sit quietly
D) Fall down
Answer: B) Refuse to give in
878. “Steal someone’s thunder” means:
A) Take credit
B) Create noise
C) Cause storm
D) Run fast
Answer: A) Take credit
879. “Take the bull by the horns” means:
A) Avoid danger
B) Face problem boldly
C) Buy cattle
D) Run away
Answer: B) Face problem boldly
880. “The ball is in your court” means:
A) Game finished
B) It’s your decision now
C) Court case
D) Play tennis
Answer: B) It’s your decision now