Which of the following idioms means: to achieve two goals with a single action?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which of the following idioms means: to achieve two goals with a single action? The correct choice is C. Kill two birds with one stone. 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. Break the ice
Why not A: “Break the ice” does not fit this question. The answer is Kill two birds with one stone.
- B. Let the cat out of the bag
Why not B: “Let the cat out of the bag” does not fit this question. The answer is Kill two birds with one stone.
- C. Kill two birds with one stone ✓
- D. Cut corners
Why not D: “Cut corners” does not fit this question. The answer is Kill two birds with one stone.
Correct answer
C. Kill two birds with one stone
Explanation
Kill two birds with one stone is the term that matches “Which of the following idioms means: to achieve two goals with a single action” (option C). Option A (Break the ice) does not fit this question. Option B (Let the cat out of the bag) does not fit this question. Option D (Cut corners) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Kill two birds with one stone.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, phrases
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