Which idiom means: in a risky or precarious situation?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which idiom means: in a risky or precarious situation? The correct choice is C. On thin ice. 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. Every cloud has a silver lining
Why not A: “Every cloud has a silver lining” does not fit this question. The answer is On thin ice.
- B. Once in a blue moon
Why not B: “Once in a blue moon” does not fit this question. The answer is On thin ice.
- C. On thin ice ✓
- D. Kill two birds with one stone
Why not D: “Kill two birds with one stone” does not fit this question. The answer is On thin ice.
Correct answer
C. On thin ice
Explanation
On thin ice is the term that matches “Which idiom means: in a risky or precarious situation” (option C). Option A (Every cloud has a silver lining) does not fit this question. Option B (Once in a blue moon) does not fit this question. Option D (Kill two birds with one stone) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is On thin ice.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, phrases
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