Black Book Revision - Idioms/Phrases (01-20)

1➤ A bad hair day

1 point A day which has a bad start will eventually become better. A day on which everything seems to go wrong. Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will lose more. A day when you forget to comb your hair.

2➤ A bad patch

1 point A small piece of cloth that is not in good condition. A successful and fortunate period of time. A way to repair a hole in clothing. A period of difficulty

3➤ A bed of roses

1 point An easy and happy situation A comfortable and luxurious sleeping arrangement. A garden full of beautiful flowers. A place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

4➤ A bee hive

1 point A place where bees are kept to produce honey. A busy place A place where you can find sweet treats like honey. A peaceful and serene location in nature.

5➤ A big draw

1 point A winning ticket in a lottery. A way to create a design on paper. Huge attraction A piece of art that is large in size.

6➤ A bird in hand is worth two in the bush

1 point It's better to have one bird than two in the bush. It's always better to take risks for greater rewards. It's better to have nothing at all. Having something for certain is better than the possibility of getting something

7➤ A bird's eye view

1 point A view of a bird in the sky. An overall or panoramic view from a high vantage point. A view from the perspective of a bird. A detailed and close-up view of something.

8➤ A Blessing in disguise

1 point A positive development that is hidden or not immediately apparent. A fortunate event that is easily recognized as such. A religious blessing that brings good luck. A disguise that is worn to bring good fortune.

9➤ A blue-eyed boy

1 point A boy with blue eyes. A young and inexperienced person. One who is favourite A child who is feeling sad or upset.

10➤ A bolt from the blue

1 point A surprising and unexpected event or piece of news. A description of a clear and sunny sky. A reference to the color blue. A sudden flash of lightning during a storm.

11➤ A bone of contention

1 point A valuable item that is being fought over. A source of disagreement or dispute. A topic that everyone agrees on. A piece of meat given to a dog.

12➤ A bull in a China shop

1 point A bull that shops for China. A reference to a peaceful and well-organized shopping experience. A clumsy or careless person who is likely to cause damage or disruption. A comparison between a bull and a fine China collection.

13➤ A burning question

1 point A question that is literally on fire. A question that is difficult to answer. A question related to a fire safety. An important question

14➤ A cakewalk

1 point A walk that is easy and requires little effort. A type of walk that involves carrying a cake. A competitive event where people walk to win a cake. A walk that is always accompanied by cake.

15➤ A can of worms

1 point A container filled with live worms used for fishing. A simple and straightforward issue or situation. A can containing a variety of insects. A complicated situation or problem

16➤ A carrot and stick approach

1 point A method of cooking carrots and sticks together for a meal. A way to create decorative objects using carrots and sticks. Rewards and punishments that influence someone's behavior A metaphor for a difficult choice between two options.

17➤ A change of heart

1 point A medical condition affecting the heart. A change in one's physical appearance. Different opinion about someone or something A change in one's ability to love.

18➤ A child's play

1 point A type of game that children enjoy. A challenging and complex activity. A type of play that is only suitable for children. Something that is very easy

19➤ A chip off the old block

1 point A small piece of wood or stone that resembles its parent block. Someone similar in character to one's father A reference to a block of chocolate with a small piece missing. A situation where something is damaged or broken.

20➤ A close shave

1 point Narrow escape from danger Reference to personal grooming habits. Situation where two objects brush against each other. Description of a very smooth and comfortable experience

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