Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To prime the pump.
Option 1: Manipulate someone to achieve success.
Option 2: Encourage the growth or action of something.
Option 3: To use a pump efficiently.
Option 4: Ask others to be ambitious.
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Correct Answer: Encourage the growth or action of something.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom, to prime the pump means preparing a water pump. To make the pump work well, we first add water. The expression means doing something to start or boost a process, like encouraging economic growth, starting a conversation, or getting any activity going. It is like giving things a little push to make them happen.
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Scrape the barrel
Option 1: Trying to find something
Option 2: Hiding something
Option 3: Using all the ways to achieve the desired result
Option 4: To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource
Lend an ear
Option 1: be good for a particular thing
Option 2: pay attention to
Option 3: not tell something to others
Option 4: not make trouble
Blow one's own trumpet
Option 1: Rely on oneself
Option 2: Criticise others
Option 3: Praise oneself
Option 4: Respect others
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Steer clear of
Option 1: Show someone how to do a job or activity.
Option 2: Be very easy.
Option 3: Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you.
Option 4: Be mentally and physically exhausted.
Keep someone at arm's length.
Option 1: Avoid becoming friendly with someone.
Option 2: Avoid playing with someone.
Option 3: Being someone's enemy.
Option 4: Avoid becoming bitter with someone.
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