41. Sound beating means:

A. A slight warning
B. Quick scolding
C. A severe punishment
D. A musical rhythm

Correct Answer: C. A severe punishment


Explanation: Refers to harsh disciplinary action.

42. A strait jacket is:

A. Tight shirt
B. Uniform
C. Jacket for controlling a mad person
D. Warm coat

Correct Answer: C. Jacket for controlling a mad person


Explanation: A restraining garment used to limit movement.

43. A stump orator is:

A. A quiet speaker
B. A writer
C. One who gives loud election speeches
D. A judge

Correct Answer: C. One who gives loud election speeches


Explanation: A speaker who delivers passionate, often political, speeches.

44. A swan song means:

A. A love song
B. A sad tune
C. Final speech before death
D. Opening remark

Correct Answer: C. Final speech before death


Explanation: The last work or performance before retirement or death.

45. “Show the white feather” means:

A. Show courage
B. Fly high
C. Show cowardice
D. Be honest

Correct Answer: C. Show cowardice


Explanation: To display fear or lack of bravery.

46. Slip through one’s fingers means:

A. Escape because of carelessness
B. Fall from a height
C. Leave happily
D. Be stolen

Correct Answer: A. Escape because of carelessness


Explanation: To lose an opportunity due to negligence.

47. Stare you in the face means:

A. Hide from you
B. Be unclear
C. Be very obvious or confront you
D. Ignore you

Correct Answer: C. Be very obvious or confront you


Explanation: Something that is plainly evident.

48. Steal a march means:

A. March in a parade
B. Cheat a friend
C. Secretly get ahead
D. Win a race

Correct Answer: C. Secretly get ahead


Explanation: To gain an advantage before others realize.

49. “Steer clear of” means:

A. Move ahead
B. Look directly
C. Avoid
D. Walk fast

Correct Answer: C. Avoid


Explanation: To keep away from something.

50. Swallow the bait means:

A. Believe a trick and be fooled
B. Eat quickly
C. Avoid a trap
D. Say nothing

Correct Answer: A. Believe a trick and be fooled


Explanation: To fall for a deception.

51. “Spread like wildfire” means:

A. Spread dangerously
B. Spread slowly
C. Spread rapidly
D. Be ignored

Correct Answer: C. Spread rapidly


Explanation: To disseminate quickly and extensively.

52. Stand on ceremony means:

A. Join a formal event
B. Be too formal or polite
C. Refuse to speak
D. Give a speech

Correct Answer: B. Be too formal or polite


Explanation: Overemphasis on formalities.

53. Stand one in good stead means:

A. Be harmful
B. Be useful later
C. Make proud
D. Cause trouble

Correct Answer: B. Be useful later


Explanation: To be beneficial in the future.

54. “To stare in the face” means:

A. Show love
B. Look directly
C. Threaten openly
D. Wait silently

Correct Answer: B. Look directly


Explanation: To confront someone directly.

55. Stem the tide means:

A. Go with the flow
B. Stop a strong force or challenge
C. Walk in water
D. Avoid water

Correct Answer: B. Stop a strong force or challenge


Explanation: To halt or limit a powerful movement.

56. Step into one’s shoes means:

A. Borrow shoes
B. Take someone’s role
C. Challenge someone
D. Follow a friend

Correct Answer: B. Take someone’s role


Explanation: To experience another’s situation.

57. “Strike the keynote” means:

A. Play music
B. Lead a song
C. State the main idea or plan
D. Start arguing

Correct Answer: C. State the main idea or plan


Explanation: To highlight the central theme.

58. True to one’s salt means:

A. Talk too much
B. Love food
C. Be loyal to your duty or master
D. Be emotional

Correct Answer: C. Be loyal to your duty or master


Explanation: To remain faithful to one’s responsibilities.

59. “To talk shop” means:

A. Talk about shopping
B. Discuss personal matters
C. Talk about one’s job
D. Complain at work

Correct Answer: C. Talk about one’s job


Explanation: Conversing about professional matters.

60. Sine die means:

A. Till next day
B. After sunset
C. Without a fixed time or date
D. On a final day

Correct Answer: C. Without a fixed time or date


Explanation: An indefinite postponement.

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