06 - Idioms and Pharse (200)Online version Vocab by General English 1 A cakewalk a A traditional baking competition organized during festivals b A slow and enjoyable walk taken after having a heavy meal c A difficult challenge that requires professional training and skills d Something that is incredibly easy to do, achieve, or accomplish 2 A fool's paradise a A state of happiness based on false hopes, illusions, or a misunderstanding of reality b A beautiful holiday destination that is very expensive to visit c A quiet and peaceful place where people go to meditate d A situation where everyone behaves intelligently and makes wise decisions 3 A laughing stock a A large collection or store of funny books, jokes, and comedy movies b An object of ridicule c A joyful celebration d A highly successful comedian 4 A man of letters a An individual who writes anonymous warning letters to the authorities b A person who works in the post office sorting and delivering mail c A young student who is just beginning to learn the alphabet and basic reading skills d A male scholar, writer, or someone who is highly educated and deeply knowledgeable about literature 5 A needle in a haystack a Something that is extremely difficult or impossible to find b A tiny useful tool that can be easily found anywhere c A traditional style of hand-embroidery done d An sharp object that poses a dangerous 6 A piece of cake a A small portion of food served at a celebratory birthday party b A highly complicated problem that requires expert skills to solve c A task or activity that is very easy, simple, or effortless to complete d A financial reward given to someone for their hard work on a project 7 Above board a Something that is kept hidden or locked away in a safe place b A high ranking position achieved through political connections c An object placed on the top shelf of a wooden cupboard d Legal, honest, and open; carried out without any trickery or deception 8 Actions speak louder than words a Speaking loudly in a debate is more effective than staying quiet b What people actually do is more significant and telling than what they merely say they will do c It is impossible to achieve success without constantly talking about your goals d Physical actions always cause a loud noise that disrupts a conversation 9 All ears a Eager to listen attentively; giving someone your full and undivided attention b Having a physical medical condition that affects both ears simultaneously c Refusing to listen to any advice or suggestions given by others d Being present in a crowded place where many people are whispering secrets 10 An iron will a A legal document that specifies how a person's metal belongings should be distributed b A state of mental confusion where a person is unable to make any firm decisions c A physical strength that allows someone to lift heavy iron objects easily d An exceptionally strong determination, willpower, or firmness of purpose that cannot be broken 11 An open book a A textbook that is left open on a desk for cheating during exams b A highly complicated mystery story whose ending is impossible to guess c A person or thing that is easily understood, with no secrets or hidden aspects; completely transparent d A public library that allows citizens to borrow books without any membership fee 12 As hard as a nail a Physically weak and unable to perform daily tasks due to exhaustion b Completely unbreakable like a solid block of iron or steel c Extremely tough, unyielding, or showing no sympathy, fear, or kindness towards others d Highly flexible and capable of bending easily under pressure 13 At daggers drawn a To be engaged in a friendly competition or a game of skill b In a state of extreme hostility, bitter enmity, or ready to fight c To work together as a team to solve a difficult problem d To appreciate historical weapons kept in a museum collection 14 At sea a Confused, lost, or completely bewildered; not knowing what to do in a situation b Traveling on a luxury cruise ship for a long summer vacation c Having a great expertise or deep knowledge in marine biology and ocean life d Living in a beautiful house that is located very close to the beach 15 At snail's pace a Extremely fast and energetic, like a modern racing car b Doing multiple tasks together with perfect accuracy and timing c Walking carefully in a zigzag pattern to avoid stepping on small insect d Moving or progressing incredibly slowly or at a very sluggish speed 16 Back seat driver a A professional chauffeur who drives luxury vehicles for high-profile clients b A mechanic who specializes in repairing the rear seats and seatbelts of cars c A person who prefers to sit in the back because they are afraid of road accidents d A passenger who constantly gives unwanted advice, directions, or criticism to the person driving 17 Be glad to see the back of a To be happy when a close friend returns safely from a very long journey b To be pleased, relieved, or happy when an unwanted, annoying person or an unpleasant situation finally leaves or ends c To appreciate the rear design and artistic styling of a modern sports car d To help someone carry a heavy load on their back during a difficult trek 18 Be in the air a To travel by an aeroplane or helicopter to a distant city b To lose one's balance and fall down heavily from a height c When a feeling, rumor, or idea is noticeable, widely felt, or spreading among people in a group or place d An object that is floating or flying high above the ground due to strong winds 19 Bend over backwards a To make every possible effort, often to an extreme degree, to help, please, or satisfy someone b To perform complex physical exercises or gymnastics to improve flexibility c To retreat or back out from an argument because of fear or lack of confidence d To look at a situation from a historical perspective to understand the root cause 20 Bite the dust a To eat unhygienic food accidentally while traveling on a dusty road b To fail completely, break down, or to die/be destroyed in battle or competition c To clean a dirty room or surface thoroughly using a wet cloth d To appreciate the natural soil and earth during an agricultural activity Feedback 1 अत्यंत सरल 2 हवाई महल 3 हंसी का पात्र 4 विद्वान 5 घास के ढेर में सुई 6 बच्चों का खेल (आसान काम) 7 ईमानदार 8 कथनी से अधिक करनी बोलती है 9 गौर से सुनना 10 मजबूत दृढ संकल्प 11 खुली किताब (बिना किसी रहस्य के) 12 भावनाहीन 13 दुश्मनी 14 परेशान 15 बहुत धीरे-धीरे 16 बिना ज्ञान के मामलों में दखल देना 17 व्यक्ति के जाने से खुश होना 18 विचाराधीन 19 हर संभव प्रयास करना 20 धुल चाटना (हार जाना)