41. Sound beating means:
Correct Answer: C. A severe punishment
Explanation: Refers to harsh disciplinary action.
42. A strait jacket is:
Correct Answer: C. Jacket for controlling a mad person
Explanation: A restraining garment used to limit movement.
43. A stump orator is:
Correct Answer: C. One who gives loud election speeches
Explanation: A speaker who delivers passionate, often political, speeches.
44. A swan song means:
Correct Answer: C. Final speech before death
Explanation: The last work or performance before retirement or death.
45. “Show the white feather” means:
Correct Answer: C. Show cowardice
Explanation: To display fear or lack of bravery.
46. Slip through one’s fingers means:
Correct Answer: A. Escape because of carelessness
Explanation: To lose an opportunity due to negligence.
47. Stare you in the face means:
Correct Answer: C. Be very obvious or confront you
Explanation: Something that is plainly evident.
48. Steal a march means:
Correct Answer: C. Secretly get ahead
Explanation: To gain an advantage before others realize.
49. “Steer clear of” means:
Correct Answer: C. Avoid
Explanation: To keep away from something.
50. Swallow the bait means:
Correct Answer: A. Believe a trick and be fooled
Explanation: To fall for a deception.
51. “Spread like wildfire” means:
Correct Answer: C. Spread rapidly
Explanation: To disseminate quickly and extensively.
52. Stand on ceremony means:
Correct Answer: B. Be too formal or polite
Explanation: Overemphasis on formalities.
53. Stand one in good stead means:
Correct Answer: B. Be useful later
Explanation: To be beneficial in the future.
54. “To stare in the face” means:
Correct Answer: B. Look directly
Explanation: To confront someone directly.
55. Stem the tide means:
Correct Answer: B. Stop a strong force or challenge
Explanation: To halt or limit a powerful movement.
56. Step into one’s shoes means:
Correct Answer: B. Take someone’s role
Explanation: To experience another’s situation.
57. “Strike the keynote” means:
Correct Answer: C. State the main idea or plan
Explanation: To highlight the central theme.
58. True to one’s salt means:
Correct Answer: C. Be loyal to your duty or master
Explanation: To remain faithful to one’s responsibilities.
59. “To talk shop” means:
Correct Answer: C. Talk about one’s job
Explanation: Conversing about professional matters.
60. Sine die means:
Correct Answer: C. Without a fixed time or date
Explanation: An indefinite postponement.
