Selected MCQ

Current Question
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It means ruining something that brings steady profit or advantage.
Related Question 1
What does "make a killing" mean?
  • A. End a business
  • B. Take a dangerous risk
  • C. Make a lot of money
  • D. Destroy your reputation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
It means to earn a very large profit.
Related Question 2
What does "go on a wild goose chase" mean?
  • A. Search uselessly for something
  • B. Travel very quickly
  • C. Move in the wrong season
  • D. Wander without friends
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It means to spend time on a pointless or hopeless search.
Related Question 3
What does "kill two birds with one stone" mean?
  • A. Take a dangerous shortcut
  • B. Achieve two aims with one action
  • C. Waste effort on many tasks
  • D. Harm two people at once
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It means accomplishing two things with a single act.
Related Question 4
What does "a done deal" mean?
  • A. A risky bargain
  • B. A delayed plan
  • C. A temporary decision
  • D. An agreement that is already final
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
It means something has been settled and will not change.
Related Question 5
What does "kick the bucket" mean?
  • A. Start working hard
  • B. Throw something away
  • C. Die
  • D. Fall into trouble
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
It means to die, in an informal way.