121. The arrested thief was as ___ as a cucumber
(A) Cool
(B) Guilty
(C) Clean
(D) Green
Answer: (A) Cool
Cool as a cucumber: Very calm, untroubled, and unruffled, especially under pressure.
122. A blessing in ___
(A) Disguise
(B) Plenty
(C) Winning
(D) Money
Answer: (A) Disguise
A blessing in disguise: A good thing that initially seemed bad or unlucky.
123. Beat around the ___
(A) Barrel
(B) Broom
(C) Ground
(D) Bush
Answer: (D) Bush
Beat around the bush: To avoid speaking directly or getting to the point.
124. A stitch in time saves ___
(A) Hours
(B) Ten
(C) Nine
(D) Money
Answer: (C) Nine
A stitch in time saves nine: If you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later.
125. We’ll cross that ___ when we come to it
(A) River
(B) Road
(C) Bridge
(D) Junction
Answer: (C) Bridge
Cross that bridge when you come to it: To delay worrying about a problem until it actually happens.
126. Birds of a feather ___
(A) In cold weather
(B) In warm weather
(C) Separately
(D) Together
Answer: (D) Together
Birds of a feather flock together: People with similar tastes, interests, or backgrounds tend to associate with one another.
127. At the drop of a hat
(A) Very clumsy
(B) Tendency to be nervous
(C) Without any hesitation
(D) Always fashionable
Answer: (C) Without any hesitation
At the drop of a hat: Immediately, instantly, and without hesitating.
128. Under the weather
(A) A weather forecast
(B) Caught in the rain
(C) Unpredictable weather
(D) Feeling ill or sick
Answer: (D) Feeling ill or sick
Under the weather: Feeling slightly unwell or sick.
129. Tie the knot
(A) To tie a packet securely
(B) To get married
(C) A magician’s rope trick
(D) A sailor’s rope
Answer: (B) To get married
Tie the knot: To get married.
130. Cut corners
(A) A tailor’s skill
(B) A reckless driver
(C) A good job done
(D) When something is done badly to save money
Answer: (D) When something is done badly to save money
Cut corners: To skip certain steps or procedures in order to do something faster or cheaper, often resulting in poorer quality.