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What does "deep pockets" mean?

  • A. Secret plans
  • B. Careful budgeting
  • C. Hidden wealth
  • D. Plenty of money
Explanation:
It means having substantial financial resources.

What does "cost the earth" mean?

  • A. Harm the environment
  • B. Need rare materials
  • C. Be extremely expensive
  • D. Be impossible to buy
Explanation:
It means to cost a great deal of money.

What does "a vested interest" mean?

  • A. A legal requirement
  • B. A personal stake in an outcome
  • C. A business uniform
  • D. A small profit
Explanation:
It means you stand to gain personally from a situation.

What does "a nest egg" mean?

  • A. Money saved for the future
  • B. A family secret
  • C. A risky loan
  • D. An expensive gift
Explanation:
It means savings kept for later use, especially emergencies or retirement.

What does "a ballpark figure" mean?

  • A. An exact total
  • B. A very low price
  • C. A sports award
  • D. A rough estimate
Explanation:
It means an approximate number, not a precise one.

What does "on the back burner" mean?

  • A. Completely canceled
  • B. Almost finished
  • C. Delayed for later attention
  • D. Secretly discussed
Explanation:
It means put aside temporarily while other matters are handled first.

What does "not your cup of tea" mean?

  • A. Too expensive to buy
  • B. Not to your liking
  • C. Hard to understand
  • D. Suitable for children
Explanation:
It means something is not what you enjoy or prefer.

What does "kill the goose that lays the golden egg" mean?

  • A. Destroy a valuable source of benefit
  • B. Risk a small amount
  • C. Give up too early
  • D. Trust the wrong person
Explanation:
It means ruining something that brings steady profit or advantage.

What does "in a nutshell" mean?

  • A. Hidden from view
  • B. Very naturally
  • C. In private
  • D. In a very brief summary
Explanation:
It means expressed in a few clear words.

What does "half-baked" mean?

  • A. Properly prepared
  • B. Slightly warm
  • C. Poorly thought out
  • D. Secretly planned
Explanation:
It means an idea or plan is incomplete or not sensible.