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What does "on thin ice" mean?

  • A. Feeling cold
  • B. In a risky situation
  • C. Skating well
  • D. Moving too slowly
Explanation:
It means being in danger of trouble because the situation is uncertain.

What does "look before you leap" mean?

  • A. Think before acting
  • B. Move very carefully
  • C. Avoid every risk
  • D. Never change plans
Explanation:
It means you should consider the consequences before taking action.

What does "live and learn" mean?

  • A. Stay healthy always
  • B. Travel widely
  • C. Teach as you study
  • D. You learn from experience, especially mistakes
Explanation:
It means life teaches lessons, often through unexpected events.

What does "it's raining cats and dogs" mean?

  • A. Animals are running outside
  • B. The wind is strong
  • C. It is raining heavily
  • D. The weather is pleasant
Explanation:
It means the rain is falling very hard.

What does "it takes one to know one" mean?

  • A. One expert is enough
  • B. You have the same fault you accuse me of
  • C. Experience solves every problem
  • D. Friendship needs understanding
Explanation:
It means the accuser likely has the same trait being criticized.

What does "ignorance is bliss" mean?

  • A. Not knowing can make you happier
  • B. Knowledge is dangerous
  • C. Study should be avoided
  • D. Silence is wiser than speech
Explanation:
It means sometimes people are happier if they do not know certain things.

What does "a chip off the old block" mean?

  • A. A child is very unlike a parent
  • B. A damaged object
  • C. A person who learns slowly
  • D. Someone very similar to a parent
Explanation:
It means a person resembles a parent in character or behavior.

What does "have bigger fish to fry" mean?

  • A. Prefer seafood
  • B. Earn a low salary
  • C. Have more important matters
  • D. Want to travel abroad
Explanation:
It means you have more serious or urgent concerns to deal with.

What does "good things come to those who wait" mean?

  • A. Patience often brings reward
  • B. Waiting is always easy
  • C. Delay causes success
  • D. Luck favors the strongest
Explanation:
It means patient people may eventually receive positive results.

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
Explanation:
It means to spend time on a pointless or hopeless search.