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Idioms & Phrases - 02
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Question 1 of 20
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To haul over the coals
A
To put hand in a wrong task
B
To throw into the fire
C
To put to task
D
To say the wrong words
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
To scold or reprimand someone severely for a mistake.
Question 2 of 20
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To pay off old scores
A
To have one\'s revenge
B
To settle a dispute
C
To repay the old loan
D
None of these
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
To have one\'s revenge for a past grievance.
Question 3 of 20
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To set the people by ears
A
To box the people
B
To insult and disgrace the people
C
To punish heavily
D
To excite people to a quarrel
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
To cause people to engage in a squabble or dispute.
Question 4 of 20
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To keep head above water
A
To be cautious
B
To be out of debt
C
To remain aloof
D
None of these
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
To avoid succumbing to difficulties, usually financial ones.
Question 5 of 20
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To let the cat out of the bag
A
To give latitude
B
To show compassion
C
To miss an opportunity
D
To tell a secret unintentionally
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
To reveal facts that were previously hidden.
Question 6 of 20
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To give chapter and verse
A
To produce the proof
B
To eulogize qualities
C
To make publicity
D
To attach artificial value
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
To provide exact details or specific proof for something.
Question 7 of 20
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To change colour
A
To change appearance
B
To get frightened
C
To favour the wrong person
D
None of these
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
To turn pale or change facial expression due to fear or surprise.
Question 8 of 20
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To fly off the handle
A
To take off
B
To be indifferent
C
To dislocate
D
To lose one\'s temper
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
To lose one\'s temper suddenly and unexpectedly.
Question 9 of 20
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To lose face
A
To look angry
B
To be humiliated
C
To be helpless
D
To look vacant
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
Question 10 of 20
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To bear the palm
A
To win
B
To accept a challenge
C
To accept defeat
D
To endure something
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
To be victorious or win a reward.
Question 11 of 20
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To hang up one\'s hat
A
To challenge
B
To surrender
C
To postpone
D
To make oneself comfortable
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
To take up residence or settle into someone\'s home.
Question 12 of 20
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To speak daggers
A
To abuse someone
B
To indulge in voracious talks
C
To speak with hostility
D
None of these
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
To speak harshly or maliciously to hurt the listener.
Question 13 of 20
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Be in the mire
A
Be under debt
B
Be in love
C
Be in difficulties
D
Be uneasy
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
To be in trouble or entangled in difficult situations.
Question 14 of 20
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To talk shop
A
To talk nonsense
B
To talk reasonably
C
To talk about business
D
To abuse someone
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Discussing work matters at a social occasion where it\'s inappropriate.
Question 15 of 20
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To have brush with
A
To start painting
B
To have good and pleasing terms
C
To be impressed
D
To have a slight encounter
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
To have a brief or unexpected encounter, often with danger or trouble.
Question 16 of 20
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To draw a bead upon
A
To make prayers
B
To cause hindrance in work
C
To count the benefits
D
To take aim at
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
To focus attention on someone to deal with or attack them.
Question 17 of 20
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To make the grade
A
To fail in a task
B
To get good marks in an examination
C
To come out successful
D
To make good one\'s previous loss
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
To succeed or reach the desired standard.
Question 18 of 20
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To tempt providence
A
To invite punishment
B
To achieve a fortune
C
To take reckless risks
D
To have God\'s favour
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
To take a silly or unnecessary risk.
Question 19 of 20
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To draw the long bow
A
To over-estimate oneself
B
To put up high demands
C
To demand a very high price
D
To make an exaggerated statement
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
To lie or exaggerate significantly.
Question 20 of 20
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To get the hang of a thing
A
To know a secret
B
To understand the meaning
C
To find the cause
D
None of these
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
To learn how to do something or understand how it works.
