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Current Question
What does "rain on someone's parade" mean?
  • A. Give helpful criticism
  • B. Make someone work harder
  • C. Invite someone to a celebration
  • D. Spoil someone's pleasure
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
It means to ruin someone else's enjoyment or plans.
Related Question 1
What does "pick someone's brains" mean?
  • A. Play a trick on someone
  • B. Copy someone's answer
  • C. Challenge someone's intelligence
  • D. Ask someone for useful ideas or information
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
It means to seek advice or knowledge from someone experienced.
Related Question 2
What does "run rings around someone" mean?
  • A. Escape from someone
  • B. Follow someone closely
  • C. Dance around someone
  • D. Perform much better than someone
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
It means to outdo someone with ease.
Related Question 3
What does "rack your brains" mean?
  • A. Forget everything
  • B. Think very hard
  • C. Work very slowly
  • D. Hide your confusion
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It means to make a great mental effort to remember or solve something.
Related Question 4
What does "lend someone a hand" mean?
  • A. Give money
  • B. Help someone
  • C. Ask for support
  • D. Shake hands formally
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It means to assist someone with a task.
Related Question 5
What does "behind someone's back" mean?
  • A. Standing quietly nearby
  • B. Offering protection
  • C. Without the person's knowledge
  • D. Showing loyalty openly
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
It means doing something secretly without informing the person concerned.