Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

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.

We were in a hurry. The road being zigzag, we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.

A.

To cut a portion of the road

B.

To take a short cut

C.

To go fast

D.

To take an alternative route

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

77.

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 am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.

A.

with all their might

B.

without any other weapon

C.

resorting to violence

D.

very cowardly

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

78.

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.

If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.

A.

be unhappy

B.

be happy

C.

suffer

D.

be ill

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

79.

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 old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

A.

emphasised

B.

voiced

C.

declared

D.

suggested

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

80.

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 new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

A.

create problems

B.

encounter difficulties

C.

confuse matters

D.

make things difficult

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.