Practice mode / 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 Report a problem How we write and check questions
Question 01 / Idioms and Phrases “Beating a dead horse” means? A Option A: To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution B Option B: An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature. C Option C: To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude D Option D: To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting Correct answer A. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution Show answer Open question
Question 02 / Idioms and Phrases “Best of both worlds” means? A Option A: A phrase implying that a person is never satisfied with their current situation; they think others have it better B Option B: People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than by what they say C Option C: A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities D Option D: Just the information I have on the subject Correct answer C. A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities Show answer Open question
Question 03 / Idioms and Phrases “Bird Brain” means? A Option A: A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid B Option B: A person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp C Option C: A person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull D Option D: A person that too angry; a person that acts hastly Correct answer A. A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid Show answer Open question
Question 04 / Idioms and Phrases “Chew the fat” means? A Option A: To action a task; to initiate work B Option B: To become silent; to stop talking C Option C: To take offense; to get worked up, aggravated, or annoyed D Option D: To chat idly or generally waste time talking Correct answer D. To chat idly or generally waste time talking Show answer Open question
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