Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 11

51.

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.

As a politician, he is used to being in the limelight all the time.

A.

giving speeches

B.

the object of admiration

C.

the centre of attraction

D.

an object of public notice

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

52.

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.

He resigned the post of his own accord.

A.

which he liked

B.

according to his convenience

C.

voluntarily and willingly

D.

according to his judgement

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

53.

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.

The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.

A.

a personal view

B.

a general view

C.

a biased view

D.

a detailed presentation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

54.

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.

The autographed jersey from the famous footballer Lionel Merci is worth a jew's eye

A.

Not a worthy possession

B.

unnecessary

C.

A costly item

D.

A possession of high value

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

55.

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.

He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

A.

To establish himself

B.

To migrate

C.

To join

D.

To settle

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.