41. A leap in the dark means:
Correct Answer: C. Risk without knowing the result
Explanation: Taking action or a risk without knowing or being certain of what the consequences will be.
42. To dash one’s hopes means:
Correct Answer: C. Shatter expectations
Explanation: To completely destroy someone’s hopes or expectations; causing deep disappointment.
43. D-Day means:
Correct Answer: C. Day of judgement
Explanation: The specific day set for an important or decisive event or operation; a crucial day of accountability.
44. At dead of night means:
Correct Answer: C. Midnight
Explanation: The deepest, quietest part of the night; typically referring to midnight.
45. Dead stock means:
Correct Answer: B. Useless items
Explanation: Inventories of goods that are no longer sellable or have lost their value; useless stock.
46. To have the defects of one’s qualities means:
Correct Answer: B. Faults that come with strengths
Explanation: Having negative traits that are naturally associated with or follow from one’s virtues or strengths.
47. Third degree methods means:
Correct Answer: B. Harsh torture
Explanation: The use of severe physical or mental suffering (torture) to extract information or a confession.
48. To descend upon means:
Correct Answer: C. Attack suddenly
Explanation: To arrive suddenly and unexpectedly, or to attack without any prior warning.
49. Give the devil his due means:
Correct Answer: B. Give praise where deserved
Explanation: To be fair and acknowledge the merit or good qualities of even a person who is generally disliked or bad.
50. To be devoid of reason means:
Correct Answer: A. Foolish
Explanation: Lacking the ability to reason or act logically; acting in a foolish or senseless manner.
51. To split the difference means:
Correct Answer: C. Reach a compromise
Explanation: To settle a dispute by dividing the difference between two demands fairly; reaching a middle ground.
52. Between the horns of a dilemma means:
Correct Answer: B. Stuck between two bad choices
Explanation: Being in a situation where both available options are equally unpleasant or unfavorable.
53. By dint of means:
Correct Answer: A. With the help of
Explanation: Means achieving something by means of great effort, force, or specific help.
54. Apple of discord means:
Correct Answer: C. Cause of quarrel
Explanation: Refers to anything that causes disagreement, strife, or a quarrel between people.
55. A blessing in disguise means:
Correct Answer: B. A good result from trouble
Explanation: A misfortune that eventually has a positive result or benefit that was not immediately apparent.
56. Note of dissent means:
Correct Answer: C. Disagreement
Explanation: A formal statement or notice expressing disagreement or opposition to a majority view.
57. To keep one at a distance means:
Correct Answer: B. To treat coldly
Explanation: To maintain social or emotional separation; to treat someone in an unfriendly or distant way.
58. Unity in diversity means:
Correct Answer: B. Oneness despite differences
Explanation: The concept of harmony and togetherness among individuals who have significant differences from each other.
59. To do as Romans do means:
Correct Answer: C. Adjust to surroundings
Explanation: To follow the customs and practices of the people in the place where you are currently living or visiting.
60. Donkey’s years means:
Correct Answer: C. Long time
Explanation: Informal slang used to describe an extremely long period of time.
61. Till doomsday means:
Correct Answer: C. Forever
Explanation: Lasting until the end of the world; something that continues indefinitely without end.
62. To play ducks and drakes means:
Correct Answer: C. Waste recklessly
Explanation: To spend money or squander resources in a very careless and irresponsible manner.