Select the phrase that means: practical, sensible, and unpretentious.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Select the phrase that means: practical, sensible, and unpretentious. The correct choice is A. Down to earth. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Down to earth ✓
- B. It takes two to tango
Why not B: “It takes two to tango” does not fit this question. The answer is Down to earth.
- C. Straight from the horse's mouth
Why not C: “Straight from the horse's mouth” does not fit this question. The answer is Down to earth.
- D. Have a change of heart
Why not D: “Have a change of heart” does not fit this question. The answer is Down to earth.
Correct answer
A. Down to earth
Explanation
Down to earth (option A) is the accepted answer to “Select the phrase that means: practical, sensible, and unpretentious.”. Option B (It takes two to tango) does not fit this question. Option C (Straight from the horse's mouth) does not fit this question. Option D (Have a change of heart) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Down to earth.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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