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১,৫০১.
What does the idiom "To be above board" mean?
  1. ক
    To have a good height
  2. খ
    To try to be beautiful
  3. গ
    To be honest in any business deal
  4. ঘ
    They have no debts
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "To be above board" means - To be honest in any business deal.

• (To be)above board (adjective + adverb)
English Meaning: If a plan or business agreement is above board, it is honest and not trying to deceive anyone.
Bangla Meaning: সৎ অবস্থানে থাকা।

Example Sentence:
1. We assure you that all our dealings are above board and transparent.
2. Let's make sure everything remains above board during this negotiation.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫০২.
Which of the following is the opposite of "run counter to"?
  1. ক
    Contradict
  2. খ
    Defy
  3. গ
    Remove
  4. ঘ
    Comply with
ব্যাখ্যা

• Run counter to: 
- English meaning: To be opposed to; To disagree with someone.
- Bangla meaning: বিরোধিতা করা, কারো সঙ্গে দ্বিমত পোষণ করা।

• Example sentence: His actions run counter to the company's policies.
- Bangla meaning: তার কর্মগুলি কোম্পানির নীতির বিরুদ্ধে চলে।
 
• উল্লিখিত অপশনগুলো,
- Contradict - বিরুদ্ধ বা বিসদৃশ হওয়া;
- Defy - দ্বন্দ্বে আহ্বান করা; কলা দেখান; তুচ্ছ করা;
- Remove -  সরানো; সরিয়ে নেওয়া;
- Comply with - খাতির করা; খাতির রাখা; মেনে নেওয়া।

Source: Oxford Dictionary, Merriam Webster Dictionary, English-Bangla Dictionary.

১,৫০৩.
How would you interpret the sentence "She put the matter in a nutshell"?
  1. ক
    She ignored the matter entirely.
  2. খ
    She provided a detailed explanation of the matter.
  3. গ
    She summarized the matter briefly.
  4. ঘ
    She discussed the matter extensively.
ব্যাখ্যা
• In a nutshell
English Meaning: in the fewest possible words / in brief / in short.
Bangla Meaning: সংক্ষেপে, অল্প কথায়।

Ex. Sentence: She put the matter in a nutshell.
Bangla Meaning: সে সংক্ষেপে ঘটনাটি বললো।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫০৪.
What does the word "heyday" mean in the sentence "The company was at its heyday in the early 2000s, dominating the tech industry"? a)
  1. ক
    A time of failure
  2. খ
    A time of success and popularity
  3. গ
    A time of financial loss
  4. ঘ
    A time of recovery
ব্যাখ্যা
• Heyday (noun):
English Meaning: The time when somebody/ something had the most power or success or was most popular.
Bangla Meaning: সুসময়, সুদিন।

Synonyms:
Prime (তুঙ্গে থাকা অবস্থা), Blossom(পুষ্প), Springtime (বসন্তকাল), Zenith (সাফল্যের চূড়া), Pinnacle (সুচাগ্র)।  

Antonyms:
Base (গোড়া, ভিত্তি) Bottom (তলা, নিম্নদেশ), Nadir (সর্বনিম্ন), Low Point (সর্বনিম্ন অবস্থা, তলানী)। 

Example Sentence: 
1. You can’t differentiate between your friends and enemies in your heyday.

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫০৫.
'Put the cart before the horse' means -
  1. ক
    To do things in the correct order
  2. খ
    To prioritize less important tasks over more crucial ones
  3. গ
    To prepare thoroughly before starting a project
  4. ঘ
    To rush into action without proper planning
ব্যাখ্যা
• Put the cart before the horse:
English Meaning: to do things in the wrong order / reverse the proper order or procedure of something.
Bangla Meaning: নিয়মসিদ্ধ নয় এমন উলটো কাজ করা / প্রকৃতির বিরুদ্ধ কিছু করা।

• Example Sentence:
Aren't you putting the cart before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've even been invited to it?
Bangla Meaning: বিয়েতে দাওয়াতই পাও নি অথচ এখনই কি পরবে সেটা ঠিক করছো , এটা অনেকটা ঘোড়ার আগে গাড়ি জোরার মত হয়ে গেলো না?

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫০৬.
To burn the midnight oil means -
  1. ক
    Avoids using electricity
  2. খ
    Stays up until night
  3. গ
    Trouble in falling asleep
  4. ঘ
    Work late into the night
ব্যাখ্যা
• To burn the midnight oil (Idiom)
English Meaning: Read or work late into the night.
Bangla Meaning: অধিক রাত পর্যন্ত জেগে কাজ করা।

• Example Sentence:
- Do you write best in the morning or do you burn the midnight oil?
- A short while back, he was ever poring over the written page and burning the midnight oil.
১,৫০৭.
The phrase, 'I caught sight of her' means
  1. ক
    he caught her sight
  2. খ
    he saw her
  3. গ
    he overlooked her
  4. ঘ
    he threatened her
ব্যাখ্যা
Catch sight of:   
• English Meaning: to see something only for a moment.
• Bangla Meaning: নজরে পড়া / ক্ষণিকের জন্য দেখতে পাত্তয়া।   

Ex. Sentence: I caught sight of someone with red hair and knew it was you.
Bangla Meaning: লাল চুলের একজনকে এক নজর দেখেই বুঝেছিলাম যে এটা তুমি।

Correct answer: he saw her.

Source: Live MCQ lecture. 
১,৫০৮.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the idiom "fit as a fiddle"?
  1. ক
    Despite his age, Mr. Thompson is fit as a fiddle and still runs marathons.
  2. খ
    The newly decorated room looked fit as a fiddle with its new furnishings.
  3. গ
    The company's financial report was fit as a fiddle after the major investment.
  4. ঘ
    After their argument, the friends were fit as a fiddle and made up immediately.
ব্যাখ্যা
• Despite his age, Mr. Thompson is fit as a fiddle and still runs marathons.
- In this sentence, the idiom "fit as a fiddle" is correctly used.

• Fit as a fiddle
English Meaning: to be very healthy and strong.
Bangla Meaning: খুব ভালো অবস্থায় থাকা / সুস্থ সবল থাকা

Ex. Sentence: Though he is grown old, he is fit as a fiddle.
Bangla Meaning: যদিও সে বৃদ্ধ হয়ে গেছে, তবুও সে সুস্থ সবল আছে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫০৯.
'To do away with' means-
  1. ক
    To get rid of
  2. খ
    To drive off
  3. গ
    To enact
  4. ঘ
    To repeat
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'To do away with' means 'To get rid of'.

• Do away with
- English Meaning: To get rid of; remove or put an end to something; to put an end to: abolish.
- Bangla Meaning: সমাপ্তি টানা; লোপ করা; বিনাশ সাধন করা।

• Get rid of
- English Meaning: to remove or throw away something unwanted.
- Bangla Meaning: মুক্ত করা; পরিত্রাণ পাত্তয়া

• অন্যদিকে,
- To drive off: to cause or force (someone or something) to leave.
- To enact: to establish by legal and authoritative act.
- To repeat: to say or state again.

Source:
1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
১,৫১০.
What is the meaning of 'a white lie'-
  1. ক
    Harmful lie
  2. খ
    Useless lie
  3. গ
    Irrelevant life
  4. ঘ
    Harmless lie
ব্যাখ্যা
• The required answer is - Harmless lie.

• White Lie (noun):
• English Meaning- A lie about a small or unimportant matter that someone tells to avoid hurting another person.
• Bengali Meaning- (বিশেষত ভদ্রতার খাতিরে বলা) নির্দোষ মিথ্যা কথা।

Example Sentence: This may be a little white lie; however, it’s made to appease your boss and HR, and help keep the peace.

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫১১.
He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party. That means:
  1. ক
    He exaggerate a minor problem
  2. খ
    He ignored a plan
  3. গ
    He revealed the secret
  4. ঘ
    He is bathing
ব্যাখ্যা

He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party. That means: He revealed the secret.

• Let the cat out of the bag:
English meaning: to allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to.
Bangla meaning: গোপন কথা বলে ফেলা

Example:
- I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Mel went and let the cat out of the bag.
 
Source: Cambridge Dictionary.

১,৫১২.
My wife reminded me ____.
  1. ক
    of my appointment
  2. খ
    to go my appointment
  3. গ
    to my appointment
  4. ঘ
    my appointment
ব্যাখ্যা
• শূন্যস্থানে সঠিক উত্তর হবে - of my appointment.
- Complete sentence: My wife reminded me of my appointment.

• Remind someone of something/someone (phrasal verb)
English Meaning: To be similar to, and make someone think of, something or someone else:
Bangla Meaning: স্মরণ/মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া।
Example: Your hair and eyes remind me of your mother.

Source: 
1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy 
2. Cambridge Dictionary.
১,৫১৩.
'To have a bad quality that you keep hidden' can be termed as -
  1. ক
    Have feet of clay
  2. খ
    Hand in glove
  3. গ
    Have one's hands full
  4. ঘ
    All and sundry
ব্যাখ্যা

'To have a bad quality that you keep hidden' can be termed as - Have feet of clay.

• Have feet of clay
English Meaning: to have a bad quality that you keep hidden.
Bangla Meaning: যে দোষ লুকিয়ে রাখা হয়।

Ex. Sentence: Some of the greatest geniuses in history had feet of clay.
Bangla Meaning: ইতিহাসের সবচেয়ে মেধাবিদেরও অনেক গুপ্ত দোষ / কমতি / ত্রুটি ছিলো৷

• অন্যদিকে, 
• Hand in glove / hand and glove
English Meaning: working together, often to do something dishonest / in close collusion or association.
Bangla Meaning: সহযোগী হিসেবে গভীর সম্পর্ক / খারাপ কাজ করার সঙ্গী।

• All and sundry
English Meaning: every person / everyone.
Bangla Meaning: সকলেই।
Ex. Sentence: I don't want all and sundry knowing about our problems.
Bangla Meaning: আমি চাই না সকলেই আমাদের সমস্যার কথা জানুক।

• Have one's hands full
English Meaning: have as much work as one can do.
Bangla Meaning: এত ব্যস্ত থাকা যে অন্য কিছু করার সুযোগ না পাওয়া।

Source: Live MCQ lecture.

১,৫১৪.
What does the phrase "As cool as a cucumber" mean?
  1. ক
    Feeling refreshed and hydrated.
  2. খ
    Being very cold to the touch.
  3. গ
    Calm and controlled.
  4. ঘ
    Being an emotionless.
ব্যাখ্যা
• As cool as a cucumber
English Meaning: very calm and controlled.
Bangla Meaning: শান্ত এবং ধীরস্থির।

Ex. Sentence: My boss is as cool as a cucumber even when he speaks in front of hundreds of people.
Bangla Meaning: আমার তত্ত্বাবধায়ক / বস শত শত লোকের সামনে কথা বলার সময়ও শান্ত এবং ধীরস্থির থাকেন।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫১৫.
The saying 'Every cloud has its silver lining' means:
  1. ক
    bad weather is often replaced by good weather
  2. খ
    clouds often have shining surroundings
  3. গ
    every difficult situation has a more hopeful aspect though not apparent at the beginning
  4. ঘ
    clouds and sunshine go hand in hand
ব্যাখ্যা

• The saying 'Every cloud has its silver lining' means:
গ) every difficult situation has a more hopeful aspect though not apparent at the beginning.

• Every cloud has a silver lining [idiom/saying]
- used to say that every bad situation holds the possibility of something good.
- said to emphasize that every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage.
- (প্রবাদ) মন্দের ভিতরেও মঙ্গল নিহিত আছে।
- অর্থাৎ, প্রতিটি কঠিন পরিস্থিতিরই একটি আশাব্যঞ্জক দিক থাকে, যদিও শুরুতে তা বুঝা যায় না।

অন্যান্য অপশন:
ক) bad weather is often replaced by good weather
- খারাপ আবহাওয়া প্রায়শই ভালো আবহাওয়া দ্বারা প্রতিস্থাপিত হয়।
→ Literal interpretation of weather; the proverb is figurative, not about actual meteorology.

খ) clouds often have shining surroundings
- মেঘের চারপাশে প্রায়শই উজ্জ্বল পরিবেশ থাকে
→ Again, too literal (describes a visual phenomenon, not the metaphorical meaning).

ঘ) clouds and sunshine go hand in hand
- মেঘ এবং রোদ একসাথে চলে।
→ Misses the core idea of finding good within bad situations; it's more about coexistence than hidden hope in difficulty.

- অর্থাৎ, এই অপশনগুলো দ্বারা প্রবাদ বুঝাচ্ছে না, সাধারণ অর্থ বুঝাচ্ছে, তাই এগুলো সঠিক নয়।

Source:
1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
2. Cambridge Dictionary.
3. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫১৬.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'In a nutshell'?
  1. ক
    moreover
  2. খ
    in short
  3. গ
    in a weak state
  4. ঘ
    without break
ব্যাখ্যা
• In a nutshell
English Meaning: in the fewest possible words / in brief / in short.
Bangla Meaning: সংক্ষেপে, অল্প কথায়।

Ex. Sentence: She put the matter in a nutshell.
Bangla Meaning: সে সংক্ষেপে ঘটনাটি বললো।

• অন্য অপশন গুলোর মধ্যে -
• In addition to
English Meaning: additionally / furthermore / moreover.
Bangla Meaning: তদতিরিক্ত / অধিকন্তু / তাছাড়া.

• At a low ebb
English Meaning: declining / in a bad or weak state.
Bangla Meaning: নিম্নমুখী / খারাপ অবস্থা।

•  At a stretch
English Meaning: without break / continuously.
Bangla Meaning: একটানা / বিরতিহীনভাবে

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫১৭.
He is a queer fish, I have failed to understand him.
Here, the underlined phrase means-
  1. ক
    sensitive person
  2. খ
    strange person
  3. গ
    funny person
  4. ঘ
    quarrelsome person
ব্যাখ্যা
• He is a queer fish, I have failed to understand him.
- Here, the underlined phrase means- খ) strange person

• an odd/queer fish
- English Meaning: a strange person; someone who is slightly strange or crazy.
- Bangla Meaning: একজন ব্যক্তি যার আচরণ অদ্ভুত বা অস্বাভাবিক বলে মনে হয়।

• Ex. Sentence: He was a queer fish but I couldn't help feeling sorry for him.
- Bangla Meaning: সে ছিল এক অদ্ভুত ব্যক্তি, কিন্তু আমি তার জন্য দুঃখ বোধ না করে পারিনি।

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Longman Dictionary.
১,৫১৮.
By and large, the people of this state are not happy with the governor's policies.
Here, the idiom "By and large" means-
  1. ক
    With the help of
  2. খ
    Very large
  3. গ
    In general
  4. ঘ
    As a result of
ব্যাখ্যা

Correct answer: In general.

• By and large
- English meaning: on the whole: in general.
- Bangla meaning: মোটের ওপর, "সামগ্রিকভাবে।

• Example sentence:
1. The novel was, by and large, a success.
2. By and large, the people who live around here are very friendly.

Source:
1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫১৯.
What does the phrase "before long" mean?
  1. ক
    In the far future
  2. খ
    After a long time
  3. গ
    After a short period
  4. ঘ
    At a particular time
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct answer: After a short period.

• Before long:
English meaning: soon.
Bangla meaning: অবিলম্বে; অল্পকিছুক্ষণের মধ্যে। 

Example:
- With a little exercise, you'll be back in shape before long.

Source: Cambridge Dictionary.
১,৫২০.
Which of the following is an example of being "in the pink"?
  1. ক
    Failing a major exam
  2. খ
    Experiencing a conflict with a friend
  3. গ
    Losing a significant amount of money
  4. ঘ
    Recovering from an illness and feeling great
ব্যাখ্যা
• The example of being "in the pink" is - Recovering from an illness and feeling great.

• In the pink
English Meaning: in extremely good health and spirits.
Bangla Meaning: পূর্ণ স্বাস্থ্যবান / খুব ভালো অবস্থা

Ex. Sentence: After the excellent result, I am in the pink now.
Bangla Meaning: অসাধারণ একটা ফলাফল পেয়ে আমি এখন খুব ভালো আছি।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫২১.
Fill in the gap with appropriate word:
Runners tend to put the _______ before the horse.
  1. ক
    rope
  2. খ
    car
  3. গ
    cart
  4. ঘ
    line
ব্যাখ্যা
• Put the cart before the horse

English Meaning: to do things in the wrong order / reverse the proper order or procedure of something.
Bangla Meaning: নিয়মসিদ্ধ নয় এমন উলটো কাজ করা / প্রকৃতির বিরুদ্ধ কিছু করা

Ex. Sentence: Aren't you putting the cart before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've even been invited to it?
Bangla Meaning: বিয়েতে দাওয়াতই পাও নি অথচ এখনই কী পরবে সেটা ঠিক করছো, এটা অনেকটা ঘোড়ার আগে গাড়ি জোরার মত হয়ে গেলো না?

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫২২.
The phrase "Fag end" means -
  1. ক
    The last remaining part
  2. খ
    The beginning of something
  3. গ
    The most important part
  4. ঘ
    A long and difficult task
ব্যাখ্যা

• The phrase "Fag end" means - The last remaining part.

• Fag end:
- English meaning: The last, and often worst, part of something; a poor or worn-out end.
- Bangla meaning: কোনো কিছুর শেষাংশ; নিকৃষ্ট বা অপ্রয়োজনীয় অবশিষ্টাংশ; পোড়া সিগারেটের শেষাংশ।

• Example Sentence:
- We found the fag end of the cigarette in the ashtray.
- At the fag end of the meeting, the manager gave a short summary.

Source: Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy, Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫২৩.
"Contrary to" means -
  1. ক
    In agreement with
  2. খ
    In conflict with
  3. গ
    Similar to
  4. ঘ
    Because of
ব্যাখ্যা

• "Contrary to" means - In conflict with.

• Contrary to:
- English Meaning: In conflict with.
- Bangla Meaning: বিপরীত/ সাংঘর্ষিক।

• Example Sentence: Contrary to orders, he set out alone.
- Bangla Meaning: নির্দেশ অমান্য করে সে একাই বেরিয়ে পড়লো।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.

১,৫২৪.
The phrase "hard up" means -
  1. ক
    Having firm beliefs
  2. খ
    Experiencing physical discomfort
  3. গ
    Being in a difficult situation financially
  4. ঘ
    Being in a state of confusion or uncertainty
ব্যাখ্যা
• The phrase "hard up" means - Being in a difficult situation financially.

• Hard up (idiom): 
English Meaning: short of money / having very little money.
Bangla Meaning: দরিদ্র / অভাবগ্রস্থ / স্বচ্ছল নয়।

Ex. Sentence: I'm too hard up to buy fancy clothes.
Bangla Meaning: দামি দামি জামা কাপড় কেনার মত টাকাপয়সা নেই আমার।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫২৫.
Which scenario best represents someone "letting the cat out of the bag"?
  1. ক
    Successfully keeping a surprise party secret
  2. খ
    Discussing plans with close friends before deciding
  3. গ
    Revealing a surprise birthday party plan before the event
  4. ঘ
    Avoiding any discussion about upcoming plans
ব্যাখ্যা
• Let the cat out of the bag (idiom):
English Meaning: to allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to.
Bangla Meaning: হাটে হাঁড়ি ভাঙা/গোপন কথা বলে ফেলা।

• Example Sentence:
1. She accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party when she mentioned it to the guest of honor.
2. We were trying to keep the new product under wraps until the launch date, but someone let the cat out of the bag to the press.

তাই সঠিক উত্তর হল-
ক) "Revealing a surprise birthday party plan before the event"
- কারণ এটি গোপন বিষয় প্রকাশ হওয়ার উদাহরণ।

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫২৬.
What does the idiom "Up to the mark" mean?
  1. ক
    Extremely poor in quality
  2. খ
    Not possible to measure
  3. গ
    Up to the required standard
  4. ঘ
    Below average performance
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer: Up to the required standard.

• Up to the mark (idiom)
English Meaning: up to the required standard / up to the usual standard of performance, quality, etc.
Bangla Meaning: প্রয়োজনীয় মান পর্যন্ত / সুনাম / মান সম্মান।

Other Options:
ক) Extremely poor in quality → Incorrect (This would be "below the mark")
খ) Not possible to measure → Incorrect (Unrelated to the idiom's meaning)
ঘ) Below average performance → Incorrect (This is the opposite meaning)

Example Sentence:
1. The new employee’s work is really up to the mark.
2. We need to improve our services to be up to the mark.

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫২৭.
If you face the music, you -
  1. ক
    seek comfort in a difficult situation.
  2. খ
    accept the consequences of your actions.
  3. গ
    attempt a difficult task that is beyond your abilities.
  4. ঘ
    engage in illegal activities and try to avoid getting caught.
ব্যাখ্যা
• Face the music:   
English Meaning: to accept criticism or punishment for one’s action.
Bangla Meaning: কর্মফল ভোগ (গ্রহন) করা।    

Ex. Sentence: We would later have to face the music over our bold moves.
Bangla Meaning: আমাদের এইসব সাহসী কাজের ফল কিন্তু পরে ভোগ করতে হবে।

Source: Live MCQ lecture.
১,৫২৮.
The price of daily necessaries increases by ___
  1. ক
    By and by
  2. খ
    leaps and bounds
  3. গ
    hook or by crook
  4. ঘ
    fits and starts
ব্যাখ্যা
• প্রশ্নে উল্লেখিত Phrase গুলোর অর্থ -
ক) By and by
- English Meaning: before long / eventually / ultimately / shortly/soon.
- Bangla Meaning: অবশেষে / অনতিকাল মধ্যে / অবিলম্বে

খ) By leaps and bounds
- English Meaning: with startlingly rapid progress.
- Bangla Meaning: দ্রুতগতিতে/ অত্যন্ত দ্রুতগতিতে।

গ) By hook or by crook
- English Meaning: by any possible means.
- Bangla Meaning: সম্ভব যেকোনো উপায়ে

ঘ) By/In fits and start
- English Meaning: With irregular bursts of activity.
- Bangla meaning: থেকে থেকে; অনিয়মিতভাবে।

• Phrase গুলোর অর্থ বিবেচনা করলে বোঝা যাচ্ছে শূন্যস্থানে By leaps and bounds বসালে বাক্যের অর্থ পূর্ণতা পাচ্ছে।
- Complete sentence: The price of daily necessaries increases by leaps and bounds.
- Complete sentence: নিত্যপ্রয়োজনীয় জিনিসপত্রের দাম অত্যন্ত দ্রুতগতিতে বাড়ছে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫২৯.
He acted above his station by giving orders to the senior officers.
Here, the idiom "above one's station" means -
  1. ক
    A weakness or vulnerable point
  2. খ
    A severe or crucial test
  3. গ
    Acting beyond one’s social position or rank
  4. ঘ
    None of these
ব্যাখ্যা

• The idiom "above one's station" means - Acting beyond one’s social position or rank.

• Above one's station:
- English Meaning: Beyond one's ability.
- Bangla Meaning: সামর্থ্যের বাইরে।

• Example Sentence: Helping you is above my station right now.
- Bangla Meaning: এই মুহূর্তে তোমাকে সহযোগিতা করা আমার সামর্থ্যের বাইরে।

• উল্লিখিত বাকি অপশনগুলো,
• Achilles heel:
- English Meaning: A weakness or vulnerable point.
- Bangla Meaning: দুর্বল বা ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ স্থান।

• Example Sentence: Maths has always been my Achilles heel.
- Bangla Meaning: গণিত সর্বদাই আমার বড় দুর্বলতা ছিল।

• Acid test:
- English Meaning: A severe or crucial test/ the true test of the value of something.
-  Bangla Meaning: অগ্নিপরীক্ষা/ মূল পরীক্ষা।

• Example Sentence: Last group stage match was an acid test for Bangladesh.
- Bangla Meaning: গ্রুপ পর্বের শেষ ম্যাচ বাংলাদেশের জন্য অগ্নিপরীক্ষা।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.

১,৫৩০.
Which sentence uses the phrase “Footloose and fancy-free” correctly?
  1. ক
    After marriage, he became footloose and fancy-free.
  2. খ
    He worked hard and remained footloose and fancy-free.
  3. গ
    She felt footloose and fancy-free because she had no responsibilities.
  4. ঘ
    None of these
ব্যাখ্যা

• Correct sentence: She felt footloose and fancy-free because she had no responsibilities.
- Bangla meaning: তিনি কোনো দায়িত্ব না থাকায় নিজেকে সম্পূর্ণভাবে বেকার মনে করেছিলেন।

• Footloose and fancy-free:
- English Meaning: Able to travel freely and do as one pleases due to a lack of responsibilities or commitments.
- Bangla Meaning: মুক্ত স্বাধীন জীবন / বেকার।

• Example Sentence: I am footloose and fancy-free—I can follow my job wherever it takes me.
- Bangla Meaning: আমি যেহেতু মুক্ত ও স্বাধীন জীবন-যাপন করছি, সেহেতু আমি যেকোন জায়গায় যেতে পারবো। 

• Other options,
ক) After marriage, he became footloose and fancy-free.
- ভুল। কারণ, বিয়ে মানেই সাধারণত দায়িত্ব বেড়ে যায়, তাই এই idiom এর সাথে মেলে না।

খ) He worked hard and remained footloose and fancy-free.
- ভুল। কারণ, “hard work” implies responsibility, কিন্তু footloose and fancy-free মানে দায়িত্বহীন। তাই ভুল।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.

১,৫৩১.
What does the idiom "at the outset" mean?
  1. ক
    At the middle
  2. খ
    At the end
  3. গ
    At the beginning
  4. ঘ
    At a crucial point
ব্যাখ্যা
• At the outset
English Meaning: the beginning.
Bangla Meaning: শুরুতেই / প্রারম্ভেই।

Ex. Sentence: I told him at / from the outset I wasn't interested.
Bangla Meaning: আমি তাকে শুরুতেই বলেছিলাম যে আমি আগ্রহী নই।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৩২.
The Latin phrase 'Et alia' means -
  1. ক
    Yours faithfully
  2. খ
    Open secret
  3. গ
    You are
  4. ঘ
    And others
ব্যাখ্যা
• Et alia:
English meaning: and others.
Bangla meaning: এবং অন্যান্য।

Other options,
• Yours faithfully:
- আপনার বিশ্বস্ত।

• Open secret:
- অঘোষিত সত্য

• You are:
- আপনি/তুমি।

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
১,৫৩৩.
"Cut someone to the quick" means-
  1. ক
    to hurt someone's feelings a lot
  2. খ
    to avoid someone quickly
  3. গ
    to make someone surrender
  4. ঘ
    to attack someone bravely
ব্যাখ্যা

• "Cut someone to the quick" means- ক) to hurt someone's feelings a lot.

• Cut (someone) to the quick
- English Meaning: to hurt someone's feelings a lot; to cause severe hurt or upset.
- Bangla Meaning: কারো মনে খুব কষ্ট দেওয়া।

• Ex. Sentence: Her thoughtless remark cut him to the quick.
- Bangla Meaning: তার অবিবেচক মন্তব্য তার মনে খুব কষ্ট দিয়েছিল।

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫৩৪.
He was __________ for negligence of duty.
  1. ক
    taken of task
  2. খ
    taken off task
  3. গ
    taken to task
  4. ঘ
    taken for task
ব্যাখ্যা
• Take someone to task
English Meaning: reprimand or criticize someone severely for a fault or mistake.
Bangla Meaning: তিরস্কার করা / কঠোর ভর্ৎসনা করা।

Ex. Sentence: He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
Bangla Meaning: দায়িত্বে অবহেলার জন্য তাকে তিরস্কার করা হলো।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৩৫.
She warned her sister not to leave her phone unattended because some people _______ sticky fingers.
  1. ক
    have
  2. খ
    make
  3. গ
    keep
  4. ঘ
    get
ব্যাখ্যা

• Complete Sentence: She warned her sister not to leave her phone unattended because some people have sticky fingers.

• Have sticky fingers (idiom):
- English Meaning: to be likely to steal.
- Bangla Meaning: চুরি করার অভ্যাস থাকা; চুরি করতে পছন্দ করা.।

• Example Sentence:
- The last person we hired as a cashier turned out to have sticky fingers.

Source: Cambridge Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.

১,৫৩৬.
"At stake" means -
  1. ক
    Safe
  2. খ
    Risk
  3. গ
    Following closely
  4. ঘ
    Without any aim
ব্যাখ্যা
• The Phrase 'At stake' means - Risk.

• At stake (Noun, Verb):
- English meaning: To be won or lost; at risk.
- Bangla meaning: ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ বা বিপদাপন্ন।

- Example Sentence: Rural life is at stake because of the flood. 
- Bangla meaning: বন্যার জন্য গ্রামীণ জীবন ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ।

• উল্লিখিত অপশনগুলো,
Safe - নিরাপদ।
Risk - ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ বা বিপদাপন্ন।
Following closely - অনুসরণ করা
Without any aim - বেপরোয়া।

Source: Oxford Dictionary, Merriam Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary.
১,৫৩৭.
"A black sheep" means-
  1. ক
    Ambitious and proactive
  2. খ
    Someone who brings joy
  3. গ
    Kind and generous
  4. ঘ
    A member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it.
ব্যাখ্যা
A black sheep: a disfavored or disreputable member of a group. a member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it.
- দুশ্চরিত্র, কুলাঙ্গার।
Example Sentence: Jonny is the black sheep, he brought disgrace to his family.

অন্যদিকে,
Ambitious and proactive: A go-getter.
Someone who brings joy: A ray of sunshine.
Kind and generous: A heart of gold. 

Source: Live MCQ lecture.
১,৫৩৮.
Which idiom conveys the meaning of being "confident and relaxed"?
  1. ক
    At hand
  2. খ
    At home
  3. গ
    At ease
  4. ঘ
    At intervals
ব্যাখ্যা
• At ease
English Meaning: confident and relaxed.
Bangla Meaning: আত্মবিশ্বাসী এবং নিরুদ্বেগ / শান্ত।

Ex. Sentence: I did my best to make him feel at ease.
Bangla Meaning: আমি আমার সর্বোচ্চ চেষ্টা করেছি তাকে আত্মবিশ্বাসী ও শান্ত করার জন্য।

Other Options:

At hand
English Meaning: nearby / near in time or position.
Bangla Meaning: নিকটে, আসন্ন।

At home
English Meaning: skilled / comfortable.
Bangla Meaning: দক্ষ, ঘরের মত আরামপ্রদ।

At intervals
English Meaning: with time between / not continuously.
Bangla Meaning: মাঝে মাঝে / নিয়মিত নয়।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৩৯.
What does 'Few and far between' mean?
  1. ক
    Happened frequently
  2. খ
    In between
  3. গ
    Very rare
  4. ঘ
    Very different from each other
ব্যাখ্যা

• 'Few and far between' means- Very rare.

• Few and far between (idiom)
- English Meaning: Very rare; not very many or not appearing very frequently (means rare, scarce, infrequent).
- Bangla Meaning: কদাচিৎ।

• Ex. Sentence: In this area, good jobs are few and far between.
- Bangla Meaning: এই এলাকায়, ভালো চাকরির সংখ্যা খুবই কম।

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Collins Dictionary.

১,৫৪০.
What you say is quite-
  1. ক
    out of doors
  2. খ
    out of place
  3. গ
    out of sorts
  4. ঘ
    out of work
ব্যাখ্যা
• অন্য অপশনগুলোর মধ্যে - 
ক) out of doors 
English Meaning: outside in the open air:
Bangla Meaning: উন্মুক্ত স্থানে; বাইরে।

খ) out of place
English Meaning: In the wrong place or looking wrong
Bangla Meaning: অপ্রাসঙ্গিক, অযৌক্তিক।

গ) out of sorts
English Meaning: to be slightly ill or slightly unhappy
Bangla Meaning: কিঞ্চিত অসুস্থ বা কিঞ্চিত অসুখী

ঘ) out of work
English Meaning: without a paid job
Bangla Meaning: বেতনবিহীন চাকুরি।

• Phrase গুলর অর্থ বিবেচনা করলে বোঝা যাচ্ছে শূন্যস্থানে out of place বসালে বাক্যের অর্থ পূর্ণতা পাচ্ছে।
- Complete sentence: What you say is quite out of place.
- Complete sentence: আপনি যা বলেছেন তা অপ্রাসঙ্গিক।

Source: Cambridge Dictionary and Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৪১.
She is ___ history.
  1. ক
    fond with reading
  2. খ
    fond for reading
  3. গ
    fond of reading
  4. ঘ
    fond to reading
ব্যাখ্যা
• Complete sentence: She is fond of reading history.
- Bangla meaning: সে ইতিহাস পড়তে পছন্দ করে।

• Be fond of someone/something (phrase)
- English Meaning: to like doing something; to do something often.
- Bangla Meaning: ভালোবাসা, পছন্দ করা, কোনো কিছুর অনুরাগী বা কোনো কিছুতেই আসক্ত হওয়া।

• More examples:
- My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.
- She was very fond of horses.

Source:
1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
2. Cambridge Dictionary.
১,৫৪২.
Burn the candle at both ends means -
  1. ক
    To suffer the unpleasant results of an action
  2. খ
    To be very generous without worrying about consequences
  3. গ
    To make a quick decision
  4. ঘ
    To work hard for long hours without rest
ব্যাখ্যা

Answer - To work hard for long hours without rest.

• Burn the candle at both ends
English Meaning: go to bed late and get up early, especially to get work done.
Bangla Meaning: কাজ সমাধান করার জন্য দিনরাত পরিশ্রম করা / অক্লান্ত পরিশ্রম করা

Ex. Sentence: We should avoid burning candles at both ends, otherwise it will make us suffer.
Bangla Meaning: পর্যাপ্ত বিশ্রাম না নিয়ে দিনরাত পরিশ্রম করে গেলে এর জন্য আমাদেরকে ভুগতে হবে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.

১,৫৪৩.
What does the idiom "Put the cat among the pigeons" mean?
  1. ক
    To tell a story that will make everyone laugh
  2. খ
    To act in a way that is overly predictable
  3. গ
    To cause confusion or upset the situation
  4. ঘ
    To bring a sense of calmness to an intense situation
  5. ঙ
    To be overly cautious and avoid risks
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Put the cat among the pigeons" means - To cause confusion or upset the situation.

• Put the cat among the pigeons (idiom)
English Meaning: To do or say something that causes trouble, controversy, or excitement.
Bangla Meaning: এমন কিছু করা বা বলা, যা বিশৃঙ্খলা বা উত্তেজনার সৃষ্টি করে।

Example Sentence:
- His sudden resignation put the cat among the pigeons in the company.
- When she revealed the secret, it really put the cat among the pigeons.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৪৪.
She seems to work harder when she's in ____ bad temper.
  1. ক
    a
  2. খ
    an
  3. গ
    the
  4. ঘ
    No article
ব্যাখ্যা

• Complete sentence: She seems to work harder when she's in a bad temper.
- Bangla meaning: যখন তার মেজাজ খারাপ থাকে তখন সে আরও বেশি পরিশ্রম করে বলে মনে হয়।

• be in a bad, foul, etc. temper
- English Meaning: to be feeling angry.
- Bangla Meaning: রাগ অনুভব করা; মেজাজ খারাপ হওয়া।

​• কিছু কিছু phrase -এ article হিসেবে a/an বসে।
- যেমন: in a hurry, in a nutshell, in a fix, in a bad temper, etc.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫৪৫.
What does the idiom "A rare bird" typically refer to?
  1. ক
    A person who is ordinarily popular, one of a kind
  2. খ
    A person who is difficult to understand
  3. গ
    Someone who is highly talented in a specific field
  4. ঘ
    A person who behaves strangely or unusually
  5. ঙ
    Someone who is very ordinary and unremarkable
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "a rare bird" means - A person who behaves strangely or unusually.

• a rare bird (idiom)
English Meaning: A person who is very uncommon, unique, or unusual in some way.
Bangla Meaning: একজন অস্বাভাবিক বা বিরল ব্যক্তি; অনন্য বা ব্যতিক্রমী কেউ।

Example Sentence:
- He is a rare bird in the world of politics, always staying true to his principles.
- A scientist with both creativity and business acumen is a rare bird indeed.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৪৬.
If someone says they are "Under the weather", how are they feeling?
  1. ক
    Happy and excited
  2. খ
    Very hot
  3. গ
    Sick and unwell 
  4. ঘ
    Confused
ব্যাখ্যা

[সমন্বিত ৬ ব্যাংক পদের নাম: অফিসার (ক্যাশ/টেলর)]

• The required answer is - Sick and unwell.

• Under the weather:
- English meaning: If someone is or feels under the weather, they feel ill.
- Bangla meaning: স্বাস্থ্যগত কারণে অসুস্থ বা ভাল না থাকা। 

• Example sentences:
- I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'm going to take it easy.  
- She called in sick because she was feeling under the weather.

Source: Cambridge Dictionary. 

১,৫৪৭.
What does "Ten to one" imply in the sentence below?
"Ten to one, the team will win the match tomorrow."
  1. ক
    The team will lose the match tomorrow.
  2. খ
    The match outcome is uncertain.
  3. গ
    The team will not play tomorrow.
  4. ঘ
    The team is highly likely to win the match tomorrow.
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer: The team is highly likely to win the match tomorrow.

• Ten to one (Idiom)
English Meaning: very probably / very likely
Bangla Meaning: খুব সম্ভবত।

Example Sentence:
English: Ten to one he won't be there tonight.
Bangla: আজ রাতে সে খুব সম্ভবত এখানে আসবে না।

The other options don't match the meaning of this idiom:
ক) suggests the opposite of what the phrase means.
খ) suggests uncertainty, while "ten to one" indicates certainty.
গ) introduces a completely different meaning not implied by the phrase.
১,৫৪৮.
The idiom "Hold water" means-
  1. ক
    Carry the bad
  2. খ
    Keep patience
  3. গ
    To seem reasonable
  4. ঘ
    To be full of emotion
ব্যাখ্যা

• The idiom 'Hold water' means- To seem reasonable.

• Hold water (idiom)
- English Meaning: to seem to be true or reasonable; (of a statement, theory, or line of reasoning) appear to be valid, sound, or reasonable.
- Bangla Meaning: ধোপে টেকা; সত্য বা যুক্তিসঙ্গত বলে মনে হওয়া।

• Ex. Sentence: Her argument just does not hold water.
- Bangla Meaning: তার যুক্তিটি ধোপে টেকে না।

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Oxford Dictionary.

১,৫৪৯.
The phrase "take the cake/ biscuit" means - 
  1. ক
    Deal decisively with a difficult or dangerous situation.
  2. খ
     Act as chairperson.
  3. গ
    To be the worst or best of its kind.
  4. ঘ
    The present situation.
ব্যাখ্যা

• Take the cake/ biscuit
- English Meaning: Be the most remarkable or foolish of its kind/ to be the worst or best of its kind.
- Bangla Meaning: নিজের প্রজাতির মধ্য সবচেয়ে ভালো বা খারাপ হওয়া।

• Example Sentence: My life is incredibly boring, but today took the biscuit - absolutely nothing happened.
- Bangla Meaning: আমার চরম একঘেঁয়ে জীবনের আজকে সবচেয়ে বাজে দিন ছিল - একদম কিছুই ঘটে নাই।

• উল্লিখিত বাকি অপশনগুলো,
• Take the bull by the horns
- English Meaning: deal decisively with a difficult or dangerous situation.
- Bangla Meaning: একটি কঠিন বা বিপজ্জনক পরিস্থিতিতে সাহসী সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া।

• Take the chair
- English Meaning: act as chairperson
- Bangla Meaning: সভাপতিত্ব করা।

• The status quo
- English Meaning: the present situation / the existing state of affairs.
- Bangla Meaning: বর্তমান অবস্থা।

Source: Live MCQ lecture.

১,৫৫০.
The expression 'take into account' means
  1. ক
    counting number
  2. খ
    entry into register
  3. গ
    consider
  4. ঘ
    recommendation
ব্যাখ্যা

• The expression 'take into account' means - consider.

• Take something into account:
- English Meaning: Consider something along with other factors before reaching a decision.
- Bangla Meaning: সবকিছু বিবেচনা করে সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া।

• Example Sentence: A good architect takes into account the building's surroundings.
- Bangla Meaning: একজন ভালো স্থপতি একটি ভবনের আশপাশও বিবেচনায় রাখেন।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture

১,৫৫১.
The idiom 'To sit on the fence' means-
  1. ক
    to keep away
  2. খ
    to remain neutral
  3. গ
    to be in danger
  4. ঘ
    to guard someone
ব্যাখ্যা

• The idiom 'To sit on the fence' means- to remain neutral.

• Sit on the fence:
- English Meaning: avoid making a decision or choice / in a position of neutrality or indecision.
- Bangla Meaning: বিতর্কিত বিষয়ে কোন সিদ্ধান্ত না দেওয়া / নিরপেক্ষতা অবলম্বন করা।

• Ex. Sentence: You can't sit on the fence any longer - you have to decide whose side you're on.
- Bangla Meaning: তুমি সিদ্ধান্তহীন হয়ে থাকতে পারো না - তুমি কার পক্ষে এটা তোমাকে ঠিক করতেই হবে।

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Oxford Dictionary.

১,৫৫২.
The jury deliberated for an hour before taking a straw poll.
Here, the meaning of the underlined phrase is-
  1. ক
    Manipulated vote
  2. খ
    An unofficial vote
  3. গ
    Yes-No vote
  4. ঘ
    An official public vote
ব্যাখ্যা

• The jury deliberated for an hour before taking a straw poll.
- Here, the meaning of the underlined phrase is- An unofficial vote.

• Straw vote/poll
- English Meaning: an unofficial vote that is taken to discover what people think about an idea or problem or how they intend to vote in an election.
- Bangla Meaning: অনানুষ্ঠানিক ভোট।

• Ex. Sentence: The jury deliberated for an hour before taking a straw poll.
- Bangla Meaning: জুরি একটি অনানুষ্ঠানিক ভোট নেওয়ার আগে এক ঘণ্টা বিচার/বিবেচনা//পরামর্শ করল।

অন্যদিকে,
ক) Manipulated vote - কারচুপি করা ভোট।

গ) Yes-No vote - হ্যাঁ- না ভোট।

ঘ) An official public vote - একটি সরকারী পাবলিক ভোট।

Source:
1. Oxford Dictionary.
2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫৫৩.
What does the idiom "turn someone's head" mean?
  1. ক
    To confuse someone
  2. খ
    To make someone dizzy
  3. গ
    To give someone advice
  4. ঘ
    To make someone conceited
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer: To make someone conceited.

• Turn someone's head (idiom)
English Meaning: Make someone conceited.
Bangla Meaning: অহংকারী বা দাম্ভিক করা / মাথা বিগড়ে দেওয়া।

Other options:
ক) To confuse someone → এটি "throw someone off" বা "baffle someone"–এর অর্থ হতে পারে।
খ) To make someone dizzy → আক্ষরিক অর্থ, তবে এই idiom এর অর্থ নয়।
গ) To give someone advice → এটি "give someone a piece of advice" বা "offer guidance"–এর অর্থ।

Example Sentence:
1. Success has never turned her head - she's still the same simple unaffected girl she always was.
Bangla Meaning: সফলতা তার মাথা খারাপ করে দেয়নি - সে এখনো আগের মতই বিনয়ী।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৫৪.
He left the village ___________.
  1. ক
    with bag and baggage
  2. খ
    with bags and baggages
  3. গ
    bags and baggages
  4. ঘ
    bag and baggage
ব্যাখ্যা

• শূন্যস্থানে সঠিক উত্তর হবে -  bag and baggage.
- Complete sentence: He left the village bag and baggage.

• Bag and baggage:
English Meaning: with all one's belongings.
Bangla Meaning: তল্পি তল্পা সহ / সবকিছু সহ।
- এর পূর্বে যেকোনো ধরনের preposition এর ব্যবহার ভুল।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.

১,৫৫৫.
Which of the following best captures the meaning of 'fight shy of' in the following sentence:
"The company fights shy of investing in risky startups."
  1. ক
    Carelessly ignore
  2. খ
    Enthusiastically support
  3. গ
    Actively avoid
  4. ঘ
    Aggressively pursue
ব্যাখ্যা
• Fight shy of
English Meaning: to try to avoid something, Actively avoid.
Bangla Meaning: কোনোকিছু এড়িয়ে চলা।

• "The company fights shy of investing in risky startups."
• "কোম্পানিটি ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ স্টার্টআপে বিনিয়োগ করা এড়িয়ে চলে।"

Example Sentence: Why do you fight shy of me?
Bangla Meaning: তুমি আমাকে এড়িয়ে চলছো কেন?

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary, Live MCQ lecture.
১,৫৫৬.
The phrase "oil the hand" means-
  1. ক
    to become extremely tired
  2. খ
    to make it easier for something to happen
  3. গ
    to bribe someone 
  4. ঘ
    to reveal a secret accidently
ব্যাখ্যা

Correct answer: to bribe someone.

• Oil the hand/oil the palm (Phrase)
- English Meaning: bribe, tip.
- Bangla Meaning: ঘুষ দেওয়া।

Examples sentence:
1. He had to oil the hand of the official to get his permit approved quickly.
2. The only way to get the project approved was to oil the palm of the local manager.

Source:
1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫৫৭.
The idiom "birds and bees' means-
  1. ক
    The relation between the birds and the bees.
  2. খ
    The basic facts about sex.
  3. গ
    The basic facts about marriage.
  4. ঘ
    The basic facts about health.
ব্যাখ্যা

Correct answer: the basic facts about sex.

Birds and bees
- English meaning: the basic facts about sex and how babies are produced.
- Bangla meaning: নারী-পুরুষ সম্পর্ক এবং সন্তান উৎপাদন সম্পর্কিত মৌলিক বিষয়।

Example sentence:
1. She's only eleven, but she already knows about the birds and the bees.
2. The birds and the bees” is a metaphor to explain to the children the mechanics of reproduction.

Source:
1. Merriam-Webster dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary.
3. Cambridge Dictionary.

১,৫৫৮.
'The die is cast' means-
  1. ক
    the death news is broadcast
  2. খ
    somebody escaped his death
  3. গ
    the decision that can be changed
  4. ঘ
    the decision that cannot be changed
ব্যাখ্যা
• Latin Phrase: 'Alea iacta est.'
English Phrase: 'The die is cast.'

English Meaning: a process or course of action has been started and that it cannot be stoped or changed.

সংক্ষেপে 'the die is cast' এর অর্থ হলো- 'The decision that cannot be changed' - এমন সিদ্ধান্ত যা পরিবর্তন করা যায় না।

Source: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
১,৫৫৯.
I. Each of the following idioms/phrases is followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses its meaning (Qs. 26-30)
26. To give currency
  1. ক
    To bestow importance
  2. খ
    To misinterpret
  3. গ
    To make publicly known
  4. ঘ
    To originate
ব্যাখ্যা

Give currency to: 
English Meaning - make public/ bring into the open. 
Bangla Meaning - প্রচার করা; ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া।

Given options, 
To bestow importance - গুরুত্ব প্রদান করা। 
To misinterpret - ভুল অর্থ বা ব্যাখ্যা করা; ভুল অনুমান করা।
To make publicly known - জনসম্মুখে আনা। 
To originate - উৎপত্তি লাভ করা। 

অপশনসমূহ বিবেচনা করে দেখা যায়, সঠিক উত্তরটি হচ্ছে - গ) To make publicly known. 

Source: 
1. Cambridge Dictionary. 
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy. 

১,৫৬০.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate part:
We ____ to receiving a response from you.
  1. ক
    look forward
  2. খ
    looking forward
  3. গ
    to look forward
  4. ঘ
    for look forward
ব্যাখ্যা
Complete Sentence: We look forward to receiving a response from you.

• Look forward to:
- English Meaning: to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen.
- Bangla Meaning: সানন্দে প্রতীক্ষা করা, আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে চিঠি লেখার শেষে ব্যবহৃত অভিব্যক্তি।

• Use of Look forward to:
- Look forward এরপর to + verb + ing বসে।

• Example Sentence:
- We look forward to receiving a response from you.
- আমি তোমার থেকে জবাব পাওয়ার জন্য প্রতীক্ষা করছি।

- এছাড়াও mind, cannot help, could not help, with a view to, look forward to ইত্যাদি শব্দের পর কোনো verb বসলে সেই verb এর সাথে ing যুক্ত করতে হয়।

Source: Cambridge Dictionary.
১,৫৬১.
What does it mean to be ‘Stand clear’?
  1. ক
    To have a chance of success.
  2. খ
    To be determined.
  3. গ
    To move a short distance away from something to be safe.
  4. ঘ
    To defend or support someone or something.
ব্যাখ্যা
• Stand clear
English Meaning: to move a short distance away from something to be safe.
Bangla Meaning: নিরাপদ দূরত্বে দাঁড়ানো।

Ex. Sentence: "Stand clear!" shouted the fireman.
Bangla Meaning: ফায়ারম্যান চিৎকার করে বললো, সরে দাঁড়ান!

Other Options:

Stand a chance
English Meaning: to have a chance of success.
Bangla Meaning: সাফল্যের আশা / সাফল্যের সম্ভাবনা।

Stand firm (fast) / stand one’s ground
English Meaning: to be determined.
Bangla Meaning: নিজস্ব অবস্থানে বা মতবাদে দৃঢ়নিশ্চল থাকা।

Stand up for
English Meaning: to defend or support someone or something.
Bangla Meaning: সমর্থন দেওয়া / রক্ষা করা।

Source: LIVE MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৬২.
He works by fits and starts in the office. Here the underlined idiom means-
  1. ক
    Irregularly
  2. খ
    Regularly
  3. গ
    Quickly
  4. ঘ
    Continuously
ব্যাখ্যা

The correct answer is- ক) Irregularly.

In / By fits and starts:
- English Meaning: inconsistent, irregular, or intermittently, like doing something sporadically.
- Bangla Meaning: অনিয়মিত ভাবে ঘটা।

Example Sentence:
1. Nothing worthwhile can be accomplished by fits and starts.
2. Martina has been working on her master's thesis by fits and starts.

Source:
1. Merriam-Webster dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary.
3. Cambridge Dictionary.

১,৫৬৩.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase.
"My student is always late; he’s such ______!"
  1. ক
    a slowcoach
  2. খ
    a sitting duck
  3. গ
    a snake in the grass
  4. ঘ
    nomad
ব্যাখ্যা

• Correct answer: A slowcoach.

- My student is always late; he’s such a slowcoach!

• A slowcoach:
- English Meaning: a person who acts or moves slowly.
- Bangla Meaning: খুবই অলস।

Example Sentence: A slow coach can't shine in life.
Bangla Meaning: অলস ব্যক্তি জীবনে উন্নতি লাভ করতে পারে না।

Other options:
• A sitting duck
English Meaning: an easy or defenseless target.
Bangla Meaning: সহজ লক্ষ্যবস্তু / যাকে আক্রমণ করা সহজ।

• A snake in the grass
English Meaning:  an unpleasant person who cannot be trusted.
Bangla Meaning:  যাকে বিশ্বাস করা যায় না।

• Nomad
-  যাযাবর।

Source: Live MCQ lecture, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary.

১,৫৬৪.
To beggars' description means -
  1. ক
    A poor statement
  2. খ
    To describe things without care
  3. গ
    Beyond one's power to describe adequately
  4. ঘ
    To get entangled into unnecessary things
ব্যাখ্যা

To beggars' description means - Beyond one's power to describe adequately.

• Beggar description / belief
English Meaning: to be impossible to believe or describe/Beyond one's power to describe adequately.
Bangla Meaning: বর্ণনা করা যায় না এমন / অবর্ণনীয়

Ex. Sentence: His miseries beggar description.
Bangla Meaning: তার দুুঃখের কথা ভাষায় প্রকাশ করার মত না।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture

১,৫৬৫.
What does the idiom "Under someone's thumb" most likely mean?
  1. ক
    To be in a state of confusion
  2. খ
    To be under someone's complete control
  3. গ
    To be physically beneath someone
  4. ঘ
    To be in a state of physical discomfort
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Under someone's thumb" most likely means - To be under someone's complete control.

• Under someone's thumb (idiom)
English Meaning: under someone's control.
Bangla Meaning: কারো নিয়ন্ত্রণে বা অধীনে থাকা।

Example Sentence:
- Despite the widespread unrest, the dictator kept the country firmly under his thumb, suppressing any form of dissent.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৬৬.
The idioms 'make a chill' means-
  1. ক
    Lose ground
  2. খ
    Get the sack
  3. গ
    Shiver runs down someone's spine
  4. ঘ
    Fair and square
ব্যাখ্যা
• Make a chill 
English meaning: Frightened, Thrilled.
Bangla meaning: ভীত, শঙ্কিত।
আবার, Shiver runs down someone's spine এর অর্থও ভীত, শঙ্কিত। 

সুতরাং, "Make a chill" means Shiver runs down someone's spine.

Example: A shiver ran down my spine when I heard his angry voice.
বাংলা অর্থ- তার রাগান্বিত কণ্ঠস্বর শুনে আমি ভীত হয়ে গেলাম।

অন্যদিকে,
Lose ground - ঘাটতি পড়া;
Get the sack - বরখাস্ত;
Fair and square - সঠিক।

Source: Merriam & Webster Dictionary, Advanced Learner's Communicative English Grammar & Composition By Chowdhury & Hossain.
১,৫৬৭.
When two people meet "face to face," what are they doing?
  1. ক
    They are avoiding eye contact.
  2. খ
    They are engaging in a heated argument.
  3. গ
    They are communicating through intermediaries.
  4. ঘ
    They are speaking directly to each other.
ব্যাখ্যা
• When two people meet "face to face," - They are speaking directly to each other.

• Face to face 
English Meaning: (of two people) close together and facing each other. 
Bangla Meaning: মুখোমুখি, সরাসরি 

Example Sentence: I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than talk on the phone. 
Bangla Meaning: ফোনে কথা বলার চেয়ে মানুষজনের সাথে সামনা সামনি কথা বলতেই পছন্দ করি৷ 

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৬৮.
You should show good manners in the company of young ladies. Which is the appropriate phrase for the underlined expression above?
  1. ক
    behave gently
  2. খ
    practise manners
  3. গ
    behave yourself
  4. ঘ
    do not talk rudely
ব্যাখ্যা
• You should show good manners in the company of young ladies.

• Show good manners
English Meaning: To show polite or well-bred social behaviour.
Bangla Meaning: ভালো আচরণ বা ব্যবহার প্রদর্শন করা।অর্থাৎ বিনম্র ব্যবহার করা।

• Behave gently
- নম্রভাবে ব্যবহার করা।

• অন্য অপশনগুলোর অর্থ -
খ) practice manners
– প্রথা বা পদ্ধতি চর্চা করা;

গ) behave yourself
- সদাচরণ করা।

ঘ) do not talk rudely-
রূঢ়ভাবে কথা বলো না।

Source: 
1. Oxford Learner's Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Banggla Academy.
১,৫৬৯.
What does the idiom "Root and Branch" mean in the context of corruption?
  1. ক
    Removing corruption completely and thoroughly
  2. খ
    Supporting corrupt practices
  3. গ
    Reducing corruption slightly
  4. ঘ
    Ignoring corruption and letting it grow
ব্যাখ্যা
• The required answer is - Removing corruption completely and thoroughly.

• Root and branch
English Meaning: used to express the thorough or radical nature of a process or operation / completely.
Bangla Meaning: সমূল / আমূল / সম্পূর্ণরূপে।

Ex. Sentence: We need root-and-branch reform of rape laws of our country.
Bangla Meaning: আমাদের দেশের ধর্ষণ আইনের আমূল পরিবর্তন প্রয়োজন।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৭০.
If someone says they can only work for a few hours at a stretch. The underlined part means -
  1. ক
    without care and emotions
  2. খ
    without break or continuously
  3. গ
    with great effort and strain
  4. ঘ
    during the evening hours
ব্যাখ্যা
• At a stretch
English Meaning: without break / continuously.
Bangla Meaning: একটানা / বিরতিহীনভাবে।

Ex. Sentence: He can run ten miles at a stretch.
Bangla Meaning: সে একটানা দশ মাইল দৌড়াতে পারে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৭১.
She was completely unqualified for the role, but with her connections, she got the job through ______.
  1. ক
    the whole nine yards
  2. খ
    the eleventh hour
  3. গ
    the last straw
  4. ঘ
    the back door
  5. ঙ
    the long haul
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer:
• the back door (idiom)
English Meaning: To obtain something through unofficial or indirect means, often implying dishonesty or lack of transparency.
Bangla Meaning: অবৈধ বা অপ্রত্যক্ষ উপায়ে কোনো কিছু প্রাপ্তি, যা সাধারণত অনৈতিক বা অস্বচ্ছভাবে ঘটে।

Example Sentence:
- She got the job through the back door, bypassing the usual hiring process due to her influential connections.

∴ Complete Sentence: Despite lacking the necessary qualifications, she secured the position through the back door, using her connections to get hired.

Other Options:
• the whole nine yards (idiom)
English Meaning: Everything; the full extent or amount.
Bangla Meaning: পুরোপুরি, সর্বোচ্চ পরিমাণ বা পুরো বিষয়।

Example Sentence:
- For her wedding, she went the whole nine yards, having an extravagant ceremony and reception.

• the eleventh hour (idiom)
English Meaning: At the last possible moment.
Bangla Meaning: শেষ মুহূর্তে, শেষ সময়ের কাছাকাছি।

Example Sentence:
- He finished the project at the eleventh hour, just before the deadline.

• the last straw (idiom)
English Meaning: The final problem or difficulty in a series of problems that causes one to lose patience or give up.
Bangla Meaning: কোনো সমস্যার শৃঙ্খলাবদ্ধ পরিণতি, যা শেষ পর্যন্ত কোনো কিছু ছেড়ে দেয়ার কারণ হয়।

Example Sentence:
- The last straw was when he arrived late for the third meeting in a row, leading to his dismissal.

• the long haul (idiom)
English Meaning: The duration of a long and challenging process.
Bangla Meaning: দীর্ঘ সময় ধরে একটি কঠিন প্রক্রিয়ার মধ্য দিয়ে যাওয়া।

Example Sentence:
- She was willing to stay in the job for the long haul, working hard to ensure the company's success.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৭২.
What does the idiom "Playing second fiddle" mean?
  1. ক
    Doing something out of obligation
  2. খ
    Trying to control the situation
  3. গ
    Being in a leadership position
  4. ঘ
    Taking a subordinate or lesser role
ব্যাখ্যা
• Playing second fiddle (idiom)
English Meaning: Taking a subordinate or lesser role.
Bangla Meaning: অধিনস্ত বা কম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করা।

Explanation:
- "Playing second fiddle" একটি সঙ্গীতের শব্দবন্ধ থেকে এসেছে, যেখানে "first fiddle" (প্রথম বেহালা) সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে এবং "second fiddle" (দ্বিতীয় বেহালা) দ্বিতীয় বা কম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে। তাই এটি বোঝায় যে কেউ অন্যের তুলনায় কম গুরুত্ব পাচ্ছে বা একজনের সহকারী হিসেবে কাজ করছে।

Example Sentence:
- John has been playing second fiddle to his more famous colleague for years, but he's finally getting recognition for his own work.

∴ Correct Answer: Taking a subordinate or lesser role.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৭৩.
The idiom “Raise the roof” means –
  1. ক
    To repair a building
  2. খ
    To make a lot of noise in excitement
  3. গ
    To go on a trip
  4. ঘ
    To build a new house
ব্যাখ্যা

Answer - To make a lot of noise in excitement.

raise the roof: [idiom]
English meaning: to play or sing very loudly and enthusiastically, or to make a very loud noise.
Bangla meaning: (ঘরের মধ্যে) হৈচৈ করা।

Example: 
- With their last, triumphant piece, the musicians raised the roof.
- Everyone sing along - let's see if we can raise the rafters.

Source: Cambridge Dictionary.

১,৫৭৪.
What is the meaning of the idiom "Cat's sleep"?
  1. ক
    Pretending to be asleep
  2. খ
    Deep slumber
  3. গ
    Sleeping disorder
  4. ঘ
    Early riser
ব্যাখ্যা
• Cat’s sleep (Noun)
- English Meaning: A state where someone pretends to be asleep while still being aware of their surroundings.
- Bangla Meaning: ঘুমের ভান করা।

• উল্লিখিত অপশনগুলো,
Pretending to be asleep - ঘুমের ভান করা,
Deep slumber - গভীর ঘুম,
Sleeping disorder - ঘুমের সমস্যা,
Early riser - ভোরে ওঠার অভ্যাস।

Source: Advanced Learner's Communicative English Grammar & Composition By Chowdhury & Hossain.
১,৫৭৫.
What kind of tone does “Moot point” usually carry?
  1. ক
    Confident and clear
  2. খ
    Serious and criminal
  3. গ
    Controversial or debatable
  4. ঘ
    Happy and humorous
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer: গ) Controversial or debatable.

• Moot point
English Meaning: a subject that people cannot agree about.
Bangla Meaning: অমীমাংসিত বিষয়

Ex. Sentence: Who is the best footballer is a moot point.
Bangla Meaning: কে সবচেয়ে সেরা ফুটবলার এটা একটা অমীমাংসিত বিষয়।

Other Options:
ক) Confident and clear - আত্মবিশ্বাসী ও স্পষ্ট।
খ) Serious and criminal - গুরুতর ও অপরাধমূলক বিষয়।
ঘ) Happy and humorous - আনন্দময় ও হাস্যরসপূর্ণ।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৭৬.
The boy in black is my brother. Here the underlined phrase is a/an -
  1. ক
    Adjective phrase
  2. খ
    Conjunction phrase
  3. গ
    Noun Phrase
  4. ঘ
    Adverb Phrase
ব্যাখ্যা
• The boy in black is my brother. Here the underlined phrase is a/an - Adjective phrase.

• Adjective phrase:
- যে phrase গুলো sentence - এ adjective এর মত কাজ করে, অর্থ্যাৎ Noun এর অবস্থা, দোষ-গুণ ইত্যাদি প্রকাশ করে, সেই phrase গুলোকে Adjective Phrase বলে।
-  Noun এর পর যদি কোন clause/Phrase বসে তাহলে সেটি Adjective clause/Phrase হবে।
-  এখানে underlined phrase টি  noun ‘The boy' কে modify করায় এটি Adjective phrase.
- এখানে 'in black' দ্বারা noun ‘The boy' অবস্থা প্রকাশ করছে তাই এটি Adjective এর কাজ করছে, তাই এটি Adjective phrase.
- Underlined phrase টি Noun, boy কে modify করছে তাই এটি Adjective phrase.
১,৫৭৭.
The phrasal verb 'take after' means-
  1. ক
    To be influenced by a particular idea
  2. খ
    To follow or pursue someone closely
  3. গ
    To take responsibility for a task
  4. ঘ
    To resemble or look like a family member
ব্যাখ্যা
• Take after (phrasal verb): 
• English Meaning - To look or behave like an older member of your family, especially your mother or father.
• Bengali Meaning - মিল থাকা; অনুরূপ হওয়া। 

• Example Sentence:
- She takes after her mother in both appearance and temperament.
- e takes after his father with his talent for music.

Source: live MCQ Lecture,
১,৫৭৮.
When someone lends you their ear, they -
  1. ক
    Give you money
  2. খ
    Listen carefully to you
  3. গ
    Ignore you
  4. ঘ
    Borrow something from you
ব্যাখ্যা

• When someone lends you their ear, they - Listen carefully to you.

• Lend one’s ear:
- English Meaning: To listen to someone with sympathy or attentively.
- Bangla Meaning: সহানুভূতি বা মনোযোগের সাথে কারো কথা শোনা।

• Example Sentence: Some NGOs lend their ears to those in crisis.
- Bangla Meaning: কতিপয় এনজিও যারা সঙ্কটে আছে তাদের কথা মনোযোগের সাথে শুনে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.

১,৫৭৯.
The phrase "Spill the beans" means:
  1. ক
    To cook something
  2. খ
    To divulge secret information
  3. গ
    To clean up a mess
  4. ঘ
    To be quick at something
ব্যাখ্যা
• The phrase "Spill the beans" means- খ) To divulge secret information.

• Spill the beans
- English Meaning: To divulge secret or hidden information; reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.
- Bangla Meaning: গোপন কথা ফাঁস করা; অনিচ্ছাকৃতভাবে বা অবিবেচকভাবে গোপন তথ্য প্রকাশ করা।

• Ex. Sentence: She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
- Bangla Meaning: সে গোপন অনুষ্ঠানের কথা ফাঁস করে দিল।

Source:
1. Oxford Dictionary.
2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
১,৫৮০.
'Live and Let live' means-
  1. ক
    to become friendly to other people
  2. খ
    to accept other people's opinions
  3. গ
    to unite and stand together
  4. ঘ
    to struggle for survival and peace
ব্যাখ্যা
• 'Live and let live' একটি Phrase.

এর শাব্দিক অর্থ হলো- বাঁচা, বাঁচতে দাও।
তবে, phrase হিসেবে এটির অর্থ হচ্ছে- 'সহিষ্ণু হও'। অর্থাৎ, ক্ষমাশীল হওয়া এবং অন্যের মতামতকে প্রাধান্য দেয়া।

সুতরাং, সঠিক উত্তর হলো- 'To accept other people's opinions.'

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৮১.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "Below the belt":
  1. ক
    Very low in height
  2. খ
    To follow the rules strictly 
  3. গ
    In close proximity to the ground
  4. ঘ
    Extremely unfair and hurtful
ব্যাখ্যা

Correct answer: ঘ) Extremely unfair and hurtful.

- Idiom "Below the belt" এর অর্থ হলো - অত্যন্ত অন্যায্য এবং আঘাতদায়ক। 
- প্রশ্নের অপশন- ঘ) Extremely unfair and hurtful - অর্থ: অত্যন্ত অন্যায্য ও আঘাতমূলক।

• Below the belt (idiom)
- English Meaning: disregarding the rules; unfair; very insulting and unfair.
- Bangla Meaning: অন্যায়ভাবে; খুবই অপমানজনক এবং অন্যায্য।

Other Options:
ক) Very low in height - খুব নিচু উচ্চতায়।
খ) To follow the rules strictly - নিয়ম-কানুন কঠোরভাবে মেনে চলা।
গ) In close proximity to the ground - মাটির কাছাকাছি অবস্থান।

Example Sentence:
1. His comment about her family was really below the belt and hurtful.
→ তার পরিবারের বিষয়ে তার মন্তব্যটি সত্যিই অন্যায় ও অপমানজনক ছিল।
2. Criticizing someone’s appearance during a debate is considered below the belt.
→ বিতর্কের সময় কারও চেহারা নিয়ে সমালোচনা করা অন্যায্য ও অপমানজনক বলে গণ্য হয়।

Source: 
1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
2. Cambridge Dictionary.

১,৫৮২.
What is the meaning of the idiom "heart and soul"?
  1. ক
    Slowly
  2. খ
    Completely
  3. গ
    Partially
  4. ঘ
    Carelessly
ব্যাখ্যা
Answer: খ) Completely.

• Heart and soul
English Meaning: The whole of one's energy and passion / completely.
Bangla Meaning: সর্বান্তঃকরণে / সম্পূর্ণরূপে / গভীরভাবে।

Example Sentences:
1. She loves those children heart and soul.
2. She put her heart and soul into the project, working tirelessly to ensure its success.

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৮৩.
The idiom "on top of" means -
  1. ক
    Ignoring something
  2. খ
    Struggling with something
  3. গ
    Completely unaware of something
  4. ঘ
    In addition to
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "on top of" means - In addition to

• On top of
English Meaning: in command or control of/in addition to.
Bangla Meaning: নিয়ন্ত্রণাধীন / উপরন্তু।

Ex. Sentence: We missed the bus, and on top of that it started raining.
Bangla Meaning: আমরা বাসটা ধরতে পারি নি, তার উপর আবার বৃষ্টি শুরু হয়েছে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৮৪.
What does the idiom "The die is cast" most accurately mean?
  1. ক
    A plan has been set, but there are still alternatives
  2. খ
    The future is uncertain and open to interpretation
  3. গ
    A decision is made, but it can still be reversed
  4. ঘ
    The outcome of a decision is now determined and cannot be changed
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "The die is cast" means - The outcome of a decision is now determined and cannot be changed.

• The die is cast (idiom)
English Meaning: Once a decision has been made, the consequences are inevitable, and there is no turning back.
Bangla Meaning: সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া হয়ে গেছে, এবং এর ফলাফল এখন নির্ধারিত, এটি আর পরিবর্তন করা যাবে না।

Example Sentence:
- Once he made the announcement, the die was cast, and there was no going back on his decision to resign.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৮৫.
The idiom word "in seventh heaven" refers to -
  1. ক
    suddenly become animated
  2. খ
    very happy
  3. গ
    success
  4. ঘ
    recovering from illness.
ব্যাখ্যা
In seventh heaven:
English Meaning: very happy/ecstatic.
Bangla Meaning: মহাখুশি।

Ex. Sentence: After I was given my first camera I was in seventh heaven.
Bangla Meaning: আমার প্রথম ক্যামেরা পেয়ে আমি অনেক খুশি হয়েছিলাম।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture
১,৫৮৬.
What does the idiom "Call to account" mean?
  1. ক
    To make a phone call
  2. খ
    To invite someone to a meeting
  3. গ
    To hold someone responsible for their actions
  4. ঘ
    To ask for advice
ব্যাখ্যা
• Call to account
English Meaning: to express public or formal disapproval of.
Bangla Meaning: জনসম্মুখে নিন্দা / সমালোচনা করা / অপমান করা।

- Hence, the meaning of "Call to account" is - To hold someone responsible for their actions.

Ex. Sentence: The government is being called to account for the economic disaster.
Bangla Meaning: অর্থনৈতিক দুর্যোগময় পরিস্থিতির জন্য সরকারের তীব্র সমালোচনা হচ্ছে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৮৭.
The phrase 'Run out of steam' means-
  1. ক
    Rejuvenated
  2. খ
    Energized
  3. গ
    Fatigue
  4. ঘ
    Full of energy
ব্যাখ্যা
Run out of steam:
- to suddenly lose the energy or interest to continue doing what you are doing.
- to lose momentum.
- Fatigue
- Burn out
- Flag

Bangla meaning:
- শক্তি হারিয়ে ফেলা।
- উদ্দীপনা শেষ হয়ে যাওয়া।

Other Options:
- Full of energy.(শক্তিসম্পূর্ণ)
- Energized.(উজ্জীবিত)
- Vigorous.(প্রাণশক্তিসম্পন্ন)
- Rejuvenated. (পুনরুজ্জীবিত বা নতুন প্রাণ ফিরে পাওয়া)

Example: 
- After working on the project for hours, I finally ran out of steam and needed a break.
- The peace talks seem to have run out of steam. র

Source: Cambridge Dictionary.
১,৫৮৮.
“On cloud nine” means -
  1. ক
    Very sad
  2. খ
    Confused
  3. গ
    Extremely tired
  4. ঘ
    Very happy
ব্যাখ্যা
• “On cloud nine” means - Very happy.

• On cloud nine
- Bangla Meaning: "অত্যন্ত আনন্দিত হওয়া।
- English Meaning: to be extremely happy and excited.

• Example Sentence:
- I was on cloud nine as we drove back to my house.
- Bangla Meaning: আমি বাড়িতে ফেরার পথে আনন্দে আত্মহারা হয়ে গিয়েছিলাম।

ঘ) Very happy - অনেক খুশি।

• Other options:
ক) Very sad - অনেক দুঃখের বিষয়।

খ) Confused (Adj)
- Bangla Meaning: বিভ্রান্ত।
- English Meaning: being perplexed or disconcerted.

গ) Extremely tired - অনেক ক্লান্ত।

Source: Cambridge Dictionary.
১,৫৮৯.
He gave me a black look. Here 'black look' means -
  1. ক
    A confused or puzzled look
  2. খ
    Angry look
  3. গ
    Sad look
  4. ঘ
    A look full of love and care
ব্যাখ্যা
• Black look
English Meaning: an expression on your face that is full of anger and hate.
Bangla Meaning: রাগের সঙ্গে তাকানো

Ex. Sentence: He gave me a black look.
Bangla Meaning: সে আমার দিকে রাগ নিয়ে তাকালো।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৯০.
What is the meaning of the idiom ‘A stitch in time saves nine’?
  1. ক
    Doing something out of love
  2. খ
    It is better to act or deal with problems immediately
  3. গ
    Taking a nap
  4. ঘ
    Waiting for a miracle to happen
ব্যাখ্যা

• The idiom "A stitch in time saves nine" means - It is better to act or deal with problems immediately.

• A stitch in time saves nine (idiom)
English Meaning: Solve a problem immediately to prevent it from getting worse. It is better to act or deal with problems immediately.
Bangla Meaning: সময়মতো কাজ করলে পরবর্তীতে বড় সমস্যা এড়ানো যায়। 

Example Sentence:
- She fixed the small leak in the roof right away, remembering that a stitch in time saves nine.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.

১,৫৯১.
What does the idiom "Blood and iron" generally refer to?
  1. ক
    A strategy involving economic sanctions and trade restrictions
  2. খ
    The combination of physical labour and scientific innovation
  3. গ
    A focus on diplomacy and peaceful negotiations
  4. ঘ
    The use of military force and conflict to achieve political goals
ব্যাখ্যা
• The idiom "Blood and iron" most likely means - The use of military force and conflict to achieve political goals.

• Blood and iron (idiom)
English Meaning: the use of military power rather than normal diplomatic means.
Bangla Meaning: পশুবল; সশস্ত্র আক্রমণ।

Example Sentence:
- In the midst of the revolution, the government relied on blood and iron to suppress the uprisings and maintain control over the population

Source:
1. merriam-webster.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৯২.
What is the meaning of the phrase "as a last resort"?
  1. ক
    The preferred course of action.
  2. খ
    An alternative method.
  3. গ
    A final option after all others have failed.
  4. ঘ
    The initial step in problem-solving.
ব্যাখ্যা

As a last resort (idiom): 
English Meaning - If all other methods fail. 
Bangla Meaning - শেষ অবলম্বন।

Example Sentences: 
- British police are supposed to use guns only as a last resort.
- As a last resort, the stranded hikers decided to signal for help by lighting a fire.

Source: Cambridge Dictionary. 

১,৫৯৩.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'A bolt from the blue':
  1. ক
    A preplanned incident 
  2. খ
    A sudden and unexpected event
  3. গ
    Mechanical default
  4. ঘ
    Thunderstorm
ব্যাখ্যা
A bolt from the blue:
English Meaning: a sudden and unexpected event or piece of news, a complete surprise.
Bangla Meaning: অপ্রত্যাশিত ঘটনা বা খবর, সম্পূর্ণরূপে বিস্মিত হওয়া।
• Example:
• The news of his accident was like a bolt from the blue.
- তার দুর্ঘটনার সংবাদ একেবারেই অপ্রত্যাশিত ছিলো।
• The job came like a bolt from the blue.
- চাকুরিটা হঠাৎ করে (অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে) হয়ে গেলো।

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary.
১,৫৯৪.
If someone says "Public speaking is my Achilles heel," what are they likely expressing?
  1. ক
    Their fear or weakness in public speaking
  2. খ
    Their expertise in public speaking
  3. গ
    Their confidence in addressing large audiences
  4. ঘ
    Their love for Greek mythology
ব্যাখ্যা
• If someone says "Public speaking is my Achilles' heel."
- They are likely to express - Their fear or weakness in public speaking.

• Achilles heel
English Meaning: Weak point.
Bangla Meaning: দুর্বল জায়গা।

Example Sentence: The corrupt ministers are regarded as the government's Achilles heel.

Source:
1. merriam-webster.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.
১,৫৯৫.
If a business is said to be "going to the dogs," what is happening to it?
  1. ক
    It is hiring more employees
  2. খ
    It is struggling or failing
  3. গ
    It is being sold to new owners
  4. ঘ
    It is expanding rapidly
ব্যাখ্যা
• If a business is said to be "going to the dogs," it means - It is struggling or failing.

• Go to the dogs
English Meaning: to get into a very bad situation.
Bangla Meaning: গোল্লায় যাওয়া।

Ex. Sentence: The country is going to the dogs.
Bangla Meaning: দেশটা গোল্লায় যাচ্ছে।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৯৬.
The phrase "By hook or by crook" means -
  1. ক
    Honestly only
  2. খ
    By any means
  3. গ
    Illegally only
  4. ঘ
    Without any effort
ব্যাখ্যা

• By hook or by crook: 
- English meaning: Using any method you can, even a dishonest one.
- Bangla meaning: যেমন করে হোক; ছলেবলে-কলেকৌশলে।

• উল্লিখিত অপশনগুলো,
ক) Honestly only - কেবলমাত্র সৎ উপায়ে।
খ) By any means - যেকোনো উপায়ে/ যেভাবেই হোক।
গ) Illegally only - কেবলমাত্র বেআইনি উপায়ে।
ঘ) Without any effort - কোনো রকম পরিশ্রম ছাড়াই।

Source: Oxford Dictionary, Merriam Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary

১,৫৯৭.
Her innovative teaching methods break the mould of traditional education.
Here, the idiom "break the mould" means -
  1. ক
    Do something in a completely new way
  2. খ
    Copy someone else’s method
  3. গ
    Fail to innovate
  4. ঘ
    Follow the usual method
  5. ঙ
    None of these
ব্যাখ্যা

• Her innovative teaching methods break the mould of traditional education. Here, the idiom "break the mould" means - Do something in a completely new way.

• Break the mould/ mold:
- English Meaning: to do something in a completely new way; to be new and different.
- Bangla Meaning: সম্পূর্ণ নতুন উপায়ে কিছু করা।

• Example sentences:
- Their approach to sports teaching broke the mould.
- Voters are looking for a candidate who will break the mold and give them honest answers.

Source: Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

১,৫৯৮.
The person who can speak easily and confidently has-
  1. ক
    Gift of the gab
  2. খ
    Gift of the Magi
  3. গ
    Gift of nature
  4. ঘ
    Given in
ব্যাখ্যা
The person who can speak easily and confidently has a gift of the gab.

• Gift of the gab
- English Meaning: the ability to speak with eloquence and fluency / the ability to speak easily and confidently.
- Bangla Meaning: বাকপটু হওয়া / আত্মবিশ্বাসের সাথে কথা বলার ক্ষমতা
Ex. Sentence: She's got the gift of the gab - she should work in sales and marketing.
Bangla Meaning: সে খুব বাকপটু, তার সেলস এবং মার্কেটিং এ কাজ করা উচিত।

• Other options:
• Give in / up
- English Meaning: cease fighting or arguing/admit defeat
- Bangla Meaning: পরাজয় মেন নেওয়া / বশ্যতা স্বীকার করা।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture.
১,৫৯৯.
The idiom 'Hit the nail on the head' - refers to the importance of —
  1. ক
    making a mistake
  2. খ
    precise or correct
  3. গ
    revealing a secret
  4. ঘ
    patience and hard work
ব্যাখ্যা

Answer - খ) precise or correct.

• Hit the nail on the head
English meaning: To say something that is exactly right.
Bangla meaning: মূল সমস্যাটি চিহ্নিত করা; আসল কথায় আসা।

• Example sentence:
- You hit the nail on the head with your analysis of the situation.
- When she said that lack of communication was the real problem, she hit the nail on the head.

Explanation of options:

ক) making a mistake:
– কোনো ভুল করা।

গ) revealing a secret:
– কোনো গোপন তথ্য ফাঁস করা।

ঘ) patience and hard work:
– ধৈর্য এবং কঠোর পরিশ্রম।

Source: Oxford Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary.

১,৬০০.
What does the idiom "To talk shop" mean?
  1. ক
    To talk nonsense
  2. খ
    To accept defeat
  3. গ
    To abuse someone
  4. ঘ
    None of these
ব্যাখ্যা
◉ To talk shop
English Meaning: discuss matters concerning one's work, especially at a social occasion when this is inappropriate.
Bangla Meaning: ব্যবসা বা পেশাগত বিষয়ে কথা বলা।

এখানে, অপশন গুলোতে idiom টির উত্তর না থাকায়, সঠিক উত্তর None of these হবে।

Example Sentence:
1. The CEO encouraged employees to mingle and talk shop at the company's annual retreat.
2. During lunch breaks, they preferred to talk shop rather than engage in casual conversation.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.