📢 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!
  • google app store apple app store
    • ✖

      Question

      Fill in the blank given below using the correct

      idiom.  John thought his missing keys were stolen by his roommate, but he was ______________ because he later found them in his own backpack.
      A standing in good stead Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B killing two birds with one stone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C sinking their teeth into Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D barking up the wrong tree Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E cutting corners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The idiom "barking up the wrong tree" means pursuing a mistaken or misguided approach. (A) standing in good stead: To be beneficial or advantageous in the future. (B) killing two birds with one stone: Achieve two objectives or complete two tasks with a single action. (C) sinking their teeth into: To fully engage with or become deeply involved in something. (D) barking up the wrong tree: Pursuing a mistaken or misguided approach. (E) cutting corners: Completing a task quickly or without following proper procedures.

      Practice Next
      More Idioms and Phrases Questions
      ask-question