Idioms & Phrases — Set 14
Questions 131–140 of 200
What does 'heavy heart' mean?
Correct Answer: B. Sad or sorrowful emotional state
'Heavy heart' describes a sad or sorrowful emotional state. The weight metaphor represents emotional burden and sadness. The phrase suggests deep grief or melancholy.
What is the meaning of 'high and dry'?
Correct Answer: B. Abandoned without help or resources
'High and dry' means to be abandoned without help or necessary resources. The phrase comes from nautical terminology describing ships stranded on shore. It describes leaving someone in a difficult situation.
What does 'high time' mean?
Correct Answer: B. It is about time; something should happen soon
'High time' means it is about time that something should happen or be done. The phrase suggests something is overdue. It expresses impatience or that something should have happened already.
What is the meaning of 'hit the sack'?
Correct Answer: B. Go to bed or sleep
'Hit the sack' means to go to bed or sleep. The sack refers to a bed or sleeping bag. The phrase is an informal, colloquial way to say you're going to sleep.
What does 'hold your own' mean?
Correct Answer: B. Defend yourself successfully; keep your position
'Hold your own' means to defend yourself successfully or maintain your position in a difficult situation. It suggests equal footing with others. The phrase describes standing firm and not backing down.
What is the meaning of 'hold with'?
Correct Answer: B. Agree with or support an idea
'Hold with' means to agree with or support an idea or viewpoint. The phrase suggests alignment with someone's position. It indicates approval or acceptance of a particular stance.
What does 'honest to goodness' mean?
Correct Answer: B. Genuinely true; absolutely honest
'Honest to goodness' means genuinely true and absolutely honest. The phrase appeals to goodness and honesty as guarantees of truthfulness. It emphasizes sincerity and truthfulness.
What is the meaning of 'hope against hope'?
Correct Answer: B. Continue hoping despite seeming hopelessness
'Hope against hope' means to continue hoping despite the situation seeming hopeless. It describes persistent optimism in the face of likely failure. The phrase represents determined faith despite evidence to the contrary.
What does 'hot under the collar' mean?
Correct Answer: B. Angry or annoyed
'Hot under the collar' means to be angry or annoyed. The heat metaphor represents emotion rising. The phrase describes someone who is visibly upset or irritated.
What is the meaning of 'huge success'?
Correct Answer: B. Extraordinarily successful outcome
'Huge success' describes an extraordinarily successful or impressive outcome. The size metaphor emphasizes the scale of achievement. The phrase indicates exceptionally positive results.