Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 14

66.

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.

Although both the parents have been running the show for the last ten years, their business is now on its last legs.

A.

About to fructify

B.

About to perish

C.

About to produce results

D.

About to take off

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

67.

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.

Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.

A.

consider

B.

discuss

C.

settle

D.

workout

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

68.

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.

When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.

A.

understate

B.

get emotional

C.

exaggerate

D.

get excited

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

69.

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.

This regular absenteeism is a bad business since work is being completed.

A.

Bad for business

B.

Non-business like

C.

An unfortunate event

D.

Creating ill-will

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

70.

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 question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

A.

undecided

B.

uncertain

C.

unknown

D.

not clear

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.