Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 21

101.

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 sold his house for a song.

A.

at a reasonable price

B.

at a discount

C.

very cheaply

D.

at a premium

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

102.

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 is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.

A.

change the subject immediately

B.

forget things in between

C.

go on at great length

D.

become boisterous

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

103.

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 is leaving the country for good.

A.

for better prospects

B.

for a good cause

C.

for ever

D.

for others good

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

104.

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 popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.

A.

at its peak

B.

at rock bottom

C.

growing more

D.

growing less

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

105.

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.

Leaders should not only make speeches, they should also be prepared to bell the cat.

A.

To take lead in danger

B.

To tie bell to a cat's neck

C.

To be alert of the enemy

D.

To make noise

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.