Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 26

126.

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 matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.

A.

going on slowly

B.

hotly debated

C.

stuck up

D.

ignored

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

127.

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 passed himself off as a noble man.

A.

Was regarded as

B.

Pretended to be

C.

Was thought to be

D.

Was looked upon

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

128.

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 met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.

A.

scolded me

B.

insulted me

C.

abused me

D.

ignored me

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

129.

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.

Stanley could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in advance.

A.

Toppled over

B.

Bribed

C.

Given advance information

D.

Threatened

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

130.

A proverb/idiom is given below together with its meaning. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom. If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To set one's face against

A.

To oppose with determination

B.

To judge by appearence

C.

To get out of difficulty

D.

To look at one steadily

E.

None of these

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.