The boss's decision to fire John seemed to come ____________.
Color Idioms

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
out of blue
black market
red tape
white lie
Answer explanation
The boss's decision to fire John seemed to come out of blue.
This idiom means something unexpected or without warning. In this context, the boss's decision was sudden and unexpected.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The politician's promises were just a ____________ to distract the public from the real issues.
out of blue
black market
red tape
red herring
Answer explanation
The politician's promises were just a red herring to distract the public from the real issues.
A red herring is a misleading clue or diversionary tactic. The politician's promises were meant to divert attention from the real issues at hand.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sarah prefers to ____________, believing that there is only right or wrong with no room for compromise.
out of blue
black market
see everything in black and white
white elephant
Answer explanation
Sarah prefers to see everything in black and white, believing that there is only right or wrong with no room for compromise.
This idiom refers to having a rigid, uncompromising perspective. Sarah believes that things are either right or wrong, without considering any gray areas or nuances.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The new rule has added a lot of red tape to the process." What does this idiom mean?
The new rule has made the process easier and more efficient.
The new rule has made the process more complicated and bureaucratic.
The new rule has made the process faster and smoother.
The new rule has made the process more transparent and accountable.
Answer explanation
This idiom means that the new rule has made the process more complicated and bureaucratic, involving excessive paperwork or regulations.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"He came up with a white lie to avoid hurting her feelings." What does this idiom mean?
He told a lie to make her feel better.
He told the truth without considering her feelings.
He avoided lying by telling the truth.
He told a harmless or trivial lie to avoid hurting her feelings.
Answer explanation
his idiom means that he told a harmless or trivial lie in order to avoid hurting her feelings.
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Despite the lack of evidence, the detective couldn't help but feel that the suspect's alibi was a ____________ meant to mislead the investigation.
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The government's crackdown on illegal activities has significantly reduced the ____________, making it harder for illicit trade to thrive.
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