Basic Details
Word: Thoroughbred
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A special breed of horse that is fast and often used in racing.
Synonyms: Racehorse, blood horse
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Put the pedal to the metal: To go as fast as possible, like a thoroughbred in a race. Example: "When the light turned green, he put the pedal to the metal and sped down the road."
- Run like the wind: To run very fast, similar to how a thoroughbred horse runs. Example: "When the bell rang, the students ran like the wind to get to their classes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The thoroughbred raced around the track, showcasing its incredible speed and agility.
Example 2: At the horse show, everyone admired the beautiful thoroughbreds on display.
Example 3: Trainers spend years preparing thoroughbred horses for competitive racing events.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the Thoroughbred breed originated in the 17th and 18th centuries in England, when Arabian, Barb, and Turk horses were bred with local mares to create a horse specifically for racing?
Famous Quote
"A thoroughbred is only as good as its training." – Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thoroughbred" mean?
a) A type of dog
b) A special breed of horse
c) A kind of fish
d) A large elephant
Answer: b) A special breed of horse
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thoroughbred"?
a) Racehorse
b) Cat
c) Sheep
d) Owl
Answer: a) Racehorse
3. Which sentence uses "thoroughbred" correctly?
a) The thoroughbred swam across the lake.
b) The thoroughbred jumped over the fence during the show.
c) The thoroughbred read a book.
d) The thoroughbred danced at the party.
Answer: b) The thoroughbred jumped over the fence during the show.
4. Which idiom means similar to how fast a thoroughbred can run?
a) Put the pedal to the metal
b) As slow as a snail
c) Lost in thought
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Put the pedal to the metal
5. What is the opposite of "thoroughbred"?
a) N/A
b) A slow horse
c) A racing car
d) A rabbit
Answer: a) N/A
