Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 24

116.

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 university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation.

A.

cancel

B.

discuss

C.

reconsider

D.

postpone

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

117.

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 afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.

A.

wasting his money

B.

becoming overgenerous

C.

overtaxing his energies

D.

losing his objectives

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

118.

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 project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.

A.

highlight

B.

show

C.

offer

D.

promise

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

119.

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.

Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.

A.

Make a stew

B.

Boil

C.

Suffer in his own juice

D.

Suffer for his own act

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

120.

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.

Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.

A.

advertise

B.

cater to the public taste

C.

attempt to appeal to popular taste

D.

depend upon the public for approval

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.