Exercise: Lexical Items

Questions for: Idiomatic Expressions

“It’s raining cats and dogs” means

A:

it’s raining heavily

B:

there are many animals outside

C:

it’s drizzling lightly

D:

the weather is pleasant

Answer: A

Explanation:
Raining cats and dogs = raining very heavily.
❌ “Animals outside” — literal and wrong.
❌ “Drizzling” — too mild.
❌ “Pleasant” — opposite meaning.

When he said he’d help you “at the drop of a hat,” he meant he would help you

A:

immediately

B:

after thinking carefully

C:

if he feels like it

D:

only under pressure

Answer: A

Explanation:
At the drop of a hat = instantly; without hesitation.
❌ “After thinking carefully” — opposite of quick action.
❌ “If he feels like it” — uncertain.
❌ “Only under pressure” — forced, not voluntary.

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