Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 28

136.

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 play second fiddle

A.

To be happy, cheerful and healthy

B.

To reduce importance of one's senior

C.

To support the role and view of another person

D.

To do back seat driving

E.

None of these

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

137.

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 leave someone in the lurch

A.

To come to compromise with someone

B.

Constant source of annoyance to someone

C.

To put someone at ease

D.

To desert someone in his difficulties

E.

None of these

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

138.

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 pick holes

A.

To find some reason to quarrel

B.

To destroy something

C.

To criticise someone

D.

To cut some part of an item

E.

None of these

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

139.

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 put one's hand to plough

A.

To take up agricultural farming

B.

To take a difficult task

C.

To get entangled into unnecessary things

D.

Take interest in technical work

E.

None of these

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

140.

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 be above board

A.

To have a good height

B.

To be honest in any business deal

C.

They have no debts

D.

To try to be beautiful

E.

None of these

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.