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5 سوال تستی از اصطلاحات پیشرفته زبان انگلیسی (Advanced English Idioms) - بخش دوم

If someone says “to cut the Gordian knot”, they mean:
a) To solve a complex problem by thinking outside the box
b) To procrastinate on an important task
c) To avoid a difficult decision
d) To create a new problem while solving an old one

What does it mean to “throw down the gauntlet”?
a) To accept a challenge
b) To issue a challenge
c) To give up easily
d) To apologize sincerely

If a plan is described as “a red herring”, it is:
a) A crucial element of the plan
b) A misleading distraction
c) A well-executed strategy
d) An unpopular choice

The detective realized that the missing wallet was just a red herring designed to distract from the real crime

To say someone is “in cahoots” means they are:
a) Secretly working together, usually for something dishonest
b) Confused or disorganized
c) Celebrating a big success
d) Acting independently

What does “to ride shotgun” mean in informal conversation?
a) To sit in the front passenger seat of a car
b) To take over a leadership role abruptly
c) To avoid responsibility
d) To interrupt someone’s speech