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Q.141 Hard Idioms & Phrases
Identify the ERROR in idiom usage: 'The proposal was too good to be true; the management felt something was fishy and they decided to dig deeper into the matter.'
A No error; both idioms are correctly used
B 'too good to be true' is overused
C 'something was fishy' should be 'something smelled fishy'
D 'dig deeper' is not an idiom
Correct Answer:  A. No error; both idioms are correctly used
Explanation:

Both idioms are correctly used: 'too good to be true' and 'something is fishy' are appropriate and grammatically sound.

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Q.142 Hard Idioms & Phrases
In modern AI-driven workplaces (2024-25), the phrase 'on thin ice' could apply to employees who _______.
A refuse to adopt new technologies
B maintain consistent performance records
C develop innovative solutions
D collaborate effectively with teams
Correct Answer:  A. refuse to adopt new technologies
Explanation:

'On thin ice' means in a precarious position. Refusing to adapt to new technologies in 2024-25 would put employees in a vulnerable position.

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Q.143 Hard Idioms & Phrases
Which idiom CANNOT be substituted for 'level playing field' in a competitive context?
A equal opportunity
B fair competition
C crooked dealing
D unbiased evaluation
Correct Answer:  C. crooked dealing
Explanation:

'Level playing field' means fair and equal conditions. 'Crooked dealing' is its opposite, not a substitute.

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Q.144 Hard Idioms & Phrases
Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT usage of 'a tough row to hoe'?
A The agricultural company had a tough row to hoe establishing operations in new markets.
B The farmer used equipment to hoe a tough row in the field.
C The gardener faced a tough row to hoe while planning the landscape.
D Both A and C correctly use the idiom
Correct Answer:  D. Both A and C correctly use the idiom
Explanation:

'A tough row to hoe' (idiomatic) means a difficult task or problem to solve. Both A and C use it metaphorically and correctly in non-farming contexts.

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Q.145 Hard Idioms & Phrases
Advanced: In the 2024-25 context of remote work culture, which idiom BEST describes 'maintaining team cohesion despite geographical dispersion'?
A keeping the home fires burning
B burning the midnight oil
C breaking new ground
D skating on thin ice
Correct Answer:  A. keeping the home fires burning
Explanation:

'Keeping the home fires burning' symbolizes maintaining connection and loyalty despite distance. This metaphorically applies to remote teams maintaining organizational culture across locations.

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