51. “A freelance” is:
Correct Answer: C. An independent worker
Explanation: A “freelance” or freelancer is a person who works independently and is not committed to a single employer long-term.
52. “Free port” is a place where:
Correct Answer: B. Custom duty is not charged
Explanation: A “free port” is a port where goods can be landed, handled, and reshipped without paying customs duties.
53. “To put on a good face” means to:
Correct Answer: B. Pretend to be happy
Explanation: To “put on a good face” means to hide your sadness or disappointment and pretend to be satisfied or happy.
54. “To put a new face on” means to:
Correct Answer: A. Change the look
Explanation: To “put a new face on” something means to change how it looks or is presented to others.
55. “On the face of it” means:
Correct Answer: B. Judging by appearance
Explanation: “On the face of it” means judging by how something appears at first sight, before you know all the details.
56. “To fall a prey” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Become a victim
Explanation: To “fall prey” to someone or something means to be harmed, tricked, or victimised by them.
57. “To fall short” means to:
Correct Answer: B. Be lacking
Explanation: To “fall short” means to fail to reach a target or standard; to be insufficient or lacking.
58. “Far cry” means:
Correct Answer: C. A long distance away
Explanation: A “far cry” means something that is very different from or a long distance/metaphorical way from something else.
59. “Hard and fast” means:
Correct Answer: C. Definite
Explanation: “Hard and fast” indicates something (like a rule) that is definite, fixed, and cannot be ignored.
60. “Show white feather” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Act cowardly
Explanation: To “show the white feather” means to act in a cowardly way, derived from cockfighting traditions.
61. “Birds of a feather flock together” means:
Correct Answer: A. People of similar type stick together
Explanation: This proverb means that people of similar characters, backgrounds, or tastes tend to associate with each other.
62. “To feel the pulse” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Know secret opinion
Explanation: To “feel someone’s pulse” figuratively means to try to find out what someone is thinking or how they feel about something secretly.
63. “To look through one’s fingers” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Pretend not to notice
Explanation: This idiom means to deliberately ignore or pretend not to see something that is wrong or forbidden.
64. “To have a finger in the pie” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Interfere in something
Explanation: To “have a finger in the pie” means to be involved or to interfere in a particular situation, often where one is not wanted.
65. “Fire up” means to:
Correct Answer: B. Get excited or angry
Explanation: To “fire up” means to become very excited, enthusiastic, or angry about something.
66. “Food for thought” means:
Correct Answer: C. Something to think about
Explanation: “Food for thought” refers to ideas or information that are worth thinking about seriously.
67. “No fool like an old fool” means:
Correct Answer: C. Old people can also act foolish
Explanation: This proverb implies that foolishness in an older person is more shocking or significant because they should know better due to their experience.
68. “Four corners of the earth” means:
Correct Answer: B. All parts of the world
Explanation: This phrase refers to all parts of the world, even the most distant ones.
69. “Fresh lease of life” means:
Correct Answer: B. New hope
Explanation: A “fresh lease of life” means a new opportunity for happiness, health, or success after a difficult period.
70. “In the fullness of time” means:
Correct Answer: C. At the right time
Explanation: “In the fullness of time” means at the proper time or when the situation is completely ready.
71. “To put a new face on” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Alter the situation
Explanation: To “put a new face on” can also mean to significantly alter or change the nature of a situation.
72. “On the face of it” means:
Correct Answer: B. By appearance only
Explanation: Judging something solely by how it looks on the surface, without knowing internal details.
73. “To fall a prey” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Become a victim
Explanation: To be victimized or taken advantage of by some person or circumstance.
74. “To fall short” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Be insufficient
Explanation: To be inadequate or to fail to meet an expected standard or quantity.
75. “Far cry” means:
Correct Answer: C. A long distance away
Explanation: Refers to a very significant difference or a literal long distance between two things.
76. “Hard and fast” means:
Correct Answer: B. Definite and fixed
Explanation: Strict, unchangeable, and not allowing for any exceptions.
77. “To face the music” means to:
Correct Answer: C. Face consequences bravely
Explanation: Standing up and accepting the punishment or criticism resulting from your past actions.
78. Flesh and blood means:
Correct Answer: A. Human feelings
Explanation: “Flesh and blood” refers to human nature, physical existence, and the feelings associated with being human; it can also refer to one’s close family.