Idioms Phrases
In the following questions, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase
Q1. On the Cards
(a) To run away
(b) Anticipated
(c) Satisfaction
(d) Sanction
Answer: (b) Anticipated
Q2. Bone of contention
(a) Point of an argument
(b) Worthless
(c) Without any hesitation
(d) To succeed
Answer: (a) Point of an argument
Q3. Talk through one's hat
(a) Talk good points
(b) To talk secretly
(c) Talk positively
(d) Talk nonsense
Answer: (d) Talk nonsense
Q4. The lion's share
(a) The biggest part
(b) The smallest part
(c) Equal parts
(d) Get nothing
Answer: (a) The biggest part
Q5. To die in harness
(a) Die early
(b) Die after doing work
(c) To die while in duty
(d) Die peacefully
Answer: (c) To die while in duty
Q6. Once in a blue moon
(a) Frequently
(b) Very rarely
(c) Something interesting
(d) Very common
Answer: (b) Very rarely
Q7. All at sea
(a) Something outstanding
(b) Forgive all
(c) State of confusion
(d) Living in Luxury
Answer: (c) State of confusion
Q8. Bite the bullet
(a) To get someone drunk
(b) Talking nonsense
(c) Fight with others
(d) Face unpleasant situation
Answer: (d) Face unpleasant situation
Q9. Beat around the bush
(a) Avoid coming to the point
(b) Run away
(c) Deduce from the facts
(d) Likely to happen soon
Answer: (a) Avoid coming to the point
Q10. Hand over fist
(a) Get panic
(b) State of high alert
(c) Quickly and continuously
(d) Get comfortable
Answer: (c) Quickly and continuously
Q11. Keep your eyes peeled
(a) To watch carefully
(b) Searching someone
(c) Looking forward
(d) Running away
Answer: (a) To watch carefully
Q12. Get one's feet wet
(a) To become serious
(b) To understand correctly
(c) To criticize
(d) To begin gaining experience
Answer: (d) To begin gaining experience
Q13. In hot water
(a) Friendship
(b) Trouble with someone
(c) Argument with someone
(d) Irregular
Answer: (b) Trouble with someone
Q14. Wet behind the ears
(a) Undecided
(b) Observe very closely
(c) Inexperienced
(d) Irregular
Answer: (c) Inexperienced
Q15. With flying colors
(a) Fly high
(b) Doing exceptionally well
(c) Colorful
(d) Work very hard
Answer: (b) Doing exceptionally well
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