Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 29

141.

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 cry wolf

A.

To listen eagerly

B.

To give false alarm

C.

To turn pale

D.

To keep off starvation

E.

None of these

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

142.

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 have an axe to grind

A.

A private end to serve

B.

To fail to arouse interest

C.

To have no result

D.

To work for both sides

E.

None of these

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

143.

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 drive home

A.

To find one's roots

B.

To return to place of rest

C.

Back to original position

D.

To emphasise

E.

None of these

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

144.

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 catch a tartar

A.

To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty

B.

To catch a dangerous person

C.

To meet with disaster

D.

To deal with a person who is more than one's match

E.

None of these

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

145.

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 keep one's temper

A.

To become hungry

B.

To be in good mood

C.

To preserve ones energy

D.

To be aloof from

E.

None of these

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.