A. promiscous
B. promiscuous
C. promiscuuous
D. promisscuous
✅ Answer: B. promiscuous
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The idiom “Keep a tight rein on” means:
A. Exercise strict control over
B. Reign masses by force
C. Ride horse fast
D. Make uncomfortable
✅ Answer: A. Exercise strict control over

The idiom “Till the cows come home” means:
A. Until evening time
B. For a very long time
C. Futile efforts every day
D. Sometimes in a day
✅ Answer: B. For a very long time
The idiom “In for a penny, in for a pound” means:
A. Used to say: very expensive to purchase
B. Used to say: finish a project once started at any cost
C. Used to say: leave as soon as possible
D. Used to say: having an intense and selfish desire for wealth or power
✅ Answer: B. Finish a project once started at any cost
The idiom “To put your foot in your mouth” means:
A. To behave immaturely
B. Compulsively bite or chew your skin
C. Say something unnecessary and embarrassing
D. To remain silent until you are asked to speak
✅ Answer: C. Say something unnecessary and embarrassing
The idiom “Paint the town red” means:
A. Make town colorful
B. Keep something secret
C. Go out and enjoy oneself
D. Show the sign of danger
✅ Answer: C. Go out and enjoy oneself
The idiom “To keep your nose clean” means:
A. Drink extra fluids during flu to keep from getting dehydrated
B. Always remain clean and healthy
C. Avoid getting into trouble
D. Be quiet and careful
✅ Answer: C. Avoid getting into trouble
The idiom “Take a dim view of” means:
A. Blur something
B. Take it easy
C. Pay no heed
D. Disapprove and criticize
✅ Answer: D. Disapprove and criticize
The idiom “Wake up and smell the coffee” means:
A. Rouse and enjoy morning coffee
B. Ignore everything and enjoy
C. Realize the truth and facts
D. Be confident about yourself
✅ Answer: C. Realize the truth and facts
The idiom “All hat and no cattle” means:
A. Very impressive
B. All talk but no action
C. Much powerful and strong
D. Place without animals
✅ Answer: B. All talk but no action