16. “Rest on one’s laurels” means:

A. Keep working
B. Celebrate achievements
C. Stop after success
D. Start fresh

Correct Answer: C. Stop after success


Explanation: To become complacent after an achievement.

17. “Rise to the occasion” means:

A. Avoid challenge
B. Be equal to the task
C. Run from problems
D. Refuse responsibility

Correct Answer: B. Be equal to the task


Explanation: To meet a challenge successfully.

18. “Root and branch” means:

A. Slightly
B. Briefly
C. Fully and completely
D. In parts

Correct Answer: C. Fully and completely


Explanation: To affect something entirely, from the base to the top.

19. “The rising sun” means:

A. A weather term
B. A failing power
C. One gaining success
D. A setting empire

Correct Answer: C. One gaining success


Explanation: Symbolizes a person or entity that is becoming prominent.

20. “To rob Peter to pay Paul” means:

A. Help both fairly
B. Take from one to unfairly give another
C. Donate equally
D. Pay with care

Correct Answer: B. Take from one to unfairly give another


Explanation: Shifting resources from one obligation to another without solving either.

21. “Rise like a Phoenix from the ashes” means:

A. Fly high
B. Return to power after destruction
C. Disappear forever
D. Burn slowly

Correct Answer: B. Return to power after destruction


Explanation: To recover and become stronger after a setback.

22. “Rough and tumble” means:

A. Smooth journey
B. Complete silence
C. Struggles of life
D. Continuous joy

Correct Answer: C. Struggles of life


Explanation: Describes a chaotic, vigorous, or hard‑knock environment.

23. “Royal road” means:

A. Risky path
B. Short cut
C. Easy way
D. Unknown track

Correct Answer: C. Easy way


Explanation: An effortless or straightforward method.

24. “To rule the roost” means:

A. To eat first
B. To manage food
C. To govern or control
D. To speak loudly

Correct Answer: C. To govern or control


Explanation: To be the dominant person in a group or household.

25. “To run amok” means:

A. To walk calmly
B. To act without control
C. To stay focused
D. To travel slowly

Correct Answer: B. To act without control


Explanation: To behave in a wild, uncontrolled manner.

26. “Run riot” means:

A. Act wildly or grow uncontrollably
B. March in order
C. Dance freely
D. Escape quietly

Correct Answer: A. Act wildly or grow uncontrollably


Explanation: To behave in a chaotic, uncontrolled fashion.

27. “Without rhyme or reason” means:

A. With logic
B. Full of emotion
C. Without explanation
D. Clearly planned

Correct Answer: C. Without explanation


Explanation: Something that lacks a logical basis.

28. “Raison d’être” means:

A. Final warning
B. Real excuse
C. Strongest hope
D. Main justification

Correct Answer: D. Main justification


Explanation: The fundamental reason for existence.

29. “Red‑handed” means:

A. With evidence
B. Without warning
C. While committing a crime
D. After the escape

Correct Answer: C. While committing a crime


Explanation: Caught in the act of wrongdoing.

30. “A broken reed” means:

A. Strong support
B. Weak help
C. Reliable person
D. Secure tool

Correct Answer: B. Weak help


Explanation: Symbolizes something fragile or unreliable.

31. “Raining cats and dogs” means:

A. A confusing situation
B. Light drizzling rain
C. Heavy rainfall
D. Animals running wildly

Correct Answer: C. Heavy rainfall


Explanation: An idiom for a torrential downpour.

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