Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 10

46.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.

A.

entertained

B.

puzzled

C.

annoyed

D.

encouraged

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

47.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Though he has lots of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.

A.

established on insecure foundations

B.

based on inexperience

C.

resting on cheap material

D.

resting on immature ideas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

48.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.

A.

Has no serious occupation

B.

Is living comfortably

C.

Is respected by everybody

D.

Is held in high esteem

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

49.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Michael might scream blue murder, but I feel Dianne should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.

A.

Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid

B.

Someone is being murdered and has become blue

C.

Suffer from persecution complex

D.

Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

50.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

I ran out of money on my European tour.

A.

exhausted my stock of

B.

did not have enough

C.

lost

D.

carried a lot

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.