Day- 01

Question 1

(Get) by-heart

Answer 1

To learn something in such a way that you can say in from of memory.

Question 2

A (or one’s) bounden duty

Answer 2

A responsibility regarded by one self or others as obligatory.

Question 3

A bird’s eye view

Answer 3

1. A general view from above
2. An overall or cursory look at something

Question 4

A black sheep

Answer 4

1. A disfavored or disreputable member of a group.
2. A member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it.

Question 5

A bolt from the blue

Answer 5

1. A sudden and unexpected event or piece of news.
2. A complete suprise.

Question 6

A close shave

Answer 6

1. A narrow escape
2. A situation in which you come very close to a dangerous situation.

Question 7

A cog in a/ the machine

Answer 7

A small or insignificant member of a larger organization or system

Question 8

A dark horse

Answer 8

1. a usually little-known contender (such as a racehorse) that makes an unexpectedly good showing.
2. mysterious person who keeps their interests and ideas secret.

Question 9

Be a far cry from/ far cry

Answer 9

1. Something notably different.
2. a long distance

Question 10

A fish out of water

Answer 10

Someone who is uncomfortable in a specific situation.

Question 11

A forgone conclusion

Answer 11

A result that can be predicted with certainty; an inevitable result.

Question 12

A hard/ tough nut to crack

Answer 12

A difficult problem or an opponent that is hard to beat

Question 13

A jaundiced eye

Answer 13

Exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility.

Question 14

A lot of

Answer 14

A large amount

Question 15

A man of letters

Answer 15

A male scholar or author

Question 16

A man of many parts/ A man of parts

Answer 16

A man with great ability in many different areas.

Question 17

A man of straw

Answer 17

1. Someone who has weak character.
2. A person regarded as having no substance or integrity.

Question 18

A piece of cake

Answer 18

an easy task/ something easily achieved.

Question 19

A rainy day

Answer 19

A time when money might unexpectedly be needed

Question 20

A sitting duck

Answer 20

An easy or defenseless target.

Question 21

A snake in the grass

Answer 21

1. An unpleasant person who can’t be trusted.
2. A secretly faithless friend.

Question 22

A square pig in a round hole

Answer 22

A person in a situation unsuited to their abilities or character.

Question 23

A storm in a teacup/ Tempest in a teapot

Answer 23

Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter

Question 24

A strong stomach

Answer 24

An ability to see or do unpleasant things without feeling sick or squeamish.

Question 25

A tall order

Answer 25

An unreasonable or difficult demand/ something that is very difficult to do.

Question 26

A thorn in the flesh/ A thorn in someone's side

Answer 26

1. Source o f continual annoyance or trouble. 2. A person or thing that repeatedly annoys someone or something or causes problems.

Question 27

A trying time

Answer 27

Times of trouble, struggle, or unhappiness.

Question 28

A vicious circle/ cycle

Answer 28

a chain of events in which the response to one difficulty creates a new problem that aggravates the original difficulty.

Question 29

ABC

Answer 29

1. Primary knowledge, basic knowledge. 2. Very easy.

Question 30

Above all

Answer 30

more that anything else/ before every other consideration.

Question 31

Above board

Answer 31

Legitimate, honest, and open/ in a straightforward manner.

Question 32

Above one's station

Answer 32

beyond one's ability.

Question 33

Achilles heel

Answer 33

A weakness or vulnerable point.

Question 34

Acid test

Answer 34

A severe or crucial test/ the true test of the value of something.

Question 35

Add fuel to the fire/ flames

Answer 35

to make an argument or bad situation worse.

Question 36

Add insult to injury

Answer 36

Act in a way that makes a bad situation worse.

Question 37

After one's own heart

Answer 37

having same opinion or interests.

Question 38

Against the clock

Answer 38

With or within a time constraint.

Question 39

Alive and kicking

Answer 39

healthy and active

Question 40

All along

Answer 40

All the time/ from the very beginning.

Question 41

All and sundry

Answer 41

every person/ everyone.

Question 42

All at once

Answer 42

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Question 43

All but

Answer 43

Very nearly

Question 44

All ears

Answer 44

Very attentive

Question 45

All in all

Answer 45

on the whole/ considering all the different parts of the situation together.

Question 46

All of a sudden

Answer 46

suddenly; without warning

Question 47

All the same

Answer 47

In spite of / nevertheless

Question 48

All the while

Answer 48

during the entire time/ for all of a period of time.

Question 49

An axe to grind

Answer 49

1. have a private reason for doing or being involved in something. 2. an ulterior often selfish underlying purpose.

Question 50

Animal spirits

Answer 50

natural exuberance

Question 51

The apple of one's eye

Answer 51

1. a person of whom one is extremely fond and proud. 2. one that is highly cherished.

Question 52

As a matter of fact

Answer 52

In reality, in fact

Question 53

As a rule

Answer 53

Usually, but not always

Question 54

As good as

Answer 54

very nearly/ almost/ nearly

Question 55

As the crow flies

Answer 55

In a straight line

Question 56

As to

Answer 56

about

Question 57

At a loss

Answer 57

Puzzled

Question 58

At low ebb

Answer 58

declining/ in a bad or weak state.

Question 59

At a stretch

Answer 59

without break/ continuously.

Question 60

At arm's length

Answer 60

1. at a distance / as far away from your body as possible. 2. Avoiding intimacy or close contact.

Question 61

At bay

Answer 61

forced to face or confront one's attackers or pursuers/ concerned.

Question 62

At best

Answer 62

under the most favorable circumstances/ highest possible.

Question 63

At bottom

Answer 63

in a basic way.

Question 64

At daggers drawn

Answer 64

at enmity/ in a state of open hostility or conflict.

Question 65

At dead of night

Answer 65

the middle of the night/ the quietest, darkest part of the night.

Question 66

At ease

Answer 66

confident and relaxed.

Question 67

At hand

Answer 67

nearby/ near in time or position.

Question 68

At home

Answer 68

skilled/ comfortable.

Question 69

At large

Answer 69

at liberty/ free

Question 70

At length

Answer 70

after a long time/ in detail

Question 71

At no time

Answer 71

never/ not ever.

Question 72

At once

Answer 72

immediately

Question 73

At one's elbow

Answer 73

next to someone/ close to and a little behind someone.

Question 74

At one's finger ends

Answer 74

Ready at hand/ readily available.

Question 75

At one's wit's end

Answer 75

at a loss for a means of solving a problem/ confused/ puzzled.