status – quo : the situation as it is now, or as it was before a recent change
● We don’t want to admit more students to the school; we like the status quo. The best option is unchanged position.

Correct Option: A

status – quo : the situation as it is now, or as it was before a recent change
● We don’t want to admit more students to the school; we like the status quo. The best option is unchanged position.

to burn the candle at both ends : to work very hard and stay up very late at night
● Jenny has been burning the candle at both ends for weeks, working two jobs during the week. The best option is to work hard.

Correct Option: C

to burn the candle at both ends : to work very hard and stay up very late at night
● Jenny has been burning the candle at both ends for weeks, working two jobs during the week. The best option is to work hard.

to hit the jackpot : being successful; to win a large amount of money in a game of chance
● He hit the jackpot in a big contest. The best option is to make money quickly.

Correct Option: D

to hit the jackpot : being successful; to win a large amount of money in a game of chance
● He hit the jackpot in a big contest. The best option is to make money quickly.

to bring to light : to make new information known to people
● After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light. The best option is to reveal.

Correct Option: A

to bring to light : to make new information known to people
● After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light. The best option is to reveal.

on the spur of the moment : suddenly, without planning in advance
● We decided to go on the spur of the moment. The best option is to act at once.

Correct Option: A

on the spur of the moment : suddenly, without planning in advance
● We decided to go on the spur of the moment. The best option is to act at once.