Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 20

96.

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 struck several bad patches before he made good.

A.

came across bad soil

B.

Had a bad time

C.

Went through many illness

D.

Had many professional difficulties

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

97.

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 thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.

A.

had some pain in his heels

B.

ran away from the scene

C.

confronted the policeman

D.

could not decide what to do

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

98.

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 party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.

A.

to be cautious

B.

to be on the defensive

C.

to take rest

D.

to show no reaction

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

99.

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.

Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

A.

What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman

B.

Goose and the gender eat the same sauce

C.

Both goose and gander should be equally treated

D.

The principle of equal treatment should be implemented

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

100.

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.

Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.

A.

a secret enemy

B.

a treacherous person

C.

an unforeseen danger

D.

an unexpected misfortune

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.