Practice mode / Idioms and Phrases “Achilles’ heel” means? A Option A: To action a task; to initiate work B Option B: A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength C Option C: A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage D Option D: To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable Correct answer B. A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength Show answer Report a problem How we write and check questions
Question 01 / Idioms and Phrases “Elephant in the room” means? A Option A: An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature B Option B: In good physical health C Option C: Someone can perceive things and events that are outside of their field of vision D Option D: You learned something through means of a rumor Correct answer A. An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature Show answer Open question
Question 02 / Idioms and Phrases “An arm and a leg” means? A Option A: Full throttle; at maximum speed B Option B: Very cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money C Option C: Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money D Option D: One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress Correct answer C. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money Show answer Open question
Question 03 / Idioms and Phrases “Apple of discord” means? A Option A: Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy B Option B: A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid C Option C: To further a loss with sarcasm or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation D Option D: To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude Correct answer A. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy Show answer Open question
Question 04 / Idioms and Phrases “Basket case”? A Option A: An area of vulnerability B Option B: Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster C Option C: To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant D Option D: One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress Correct answer D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress Show answer Open question
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