Selected MCQ

Current Question
What does "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
  • A. Only just
  • B. With great confidence
  • C. Through honesty
  • D. After much planning
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It means narrowly or by a very small margin.
Related Question 1
What does "jump out of your skin" mean?
  • A. Escape easily
  • B. Feel very proud
  • C. Be badly startled
  • D. Recover quickly
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
It means to react suddenly because of shock or fright.
Related Question 2
What does "put your own house in order" mean?
  • A. Solve your own problems before criticizing others
  • B. Clean your home thoroughly
  • C. Prepare for visitors
  • D. Buy things in sequence
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It means correcting your own affairs first.
Related Question 3
What does "mend your ways" mean?
  • A. Repair damaged property
  • B. Improve your behavior
  • C. Copy someone else's habits
  • D. Avoid new trouble
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It means to stop behaving badly and act better.
Related Question 4
What does "cover your tracks" mean?
  • A. Walk quietly
  • B. Return to safety
  • C. Hide evidence of what you did
  • D. Ask for legal help
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
It means taking steps so others cannot discover your actions.
Related Question 5
What does "off your own bat" mean?
  • A. During a match
  • B. By accident
  • C. For no reason
  • D. On your own initiative
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
It means you acted without being asked.