Question 1 of 20

Hint

Dowry is a burning question of the day.

A

a relevant problem

B

a dying issue

C

an irrelevant problem

D

a widely debated issue

Question 2 of 20

Hint

Seeing the seamy side of life.

A

adventurous life

B

life full of risks

C

immoral aspects

D

criminal society

Question 3 of 20

Hint

Rendered yeoman service to the victims.

A

excellent service

B

paid service

C

free, generous help

D

needed aid

Question 4 of 20

Hint

Childhood and innocence lie cheek by jowl.

A

together

B

one after another

C

side by side

D

proportionately

Question 5 of 20

Hint

He can get the job if he has the mind.

A

has the courtesy

B

has the willingness

C

has a good memory

D

is intelligent

Question 6 of 20

Hint

Do not ride rough shod over the poor.

A

give importance to

B

hate

C

treat harshly

D

pamper

Question 7 of 20

Hint

We had to kick our heels (due to the delay).

A

run fast

B

wait eagerly

C

waste time

D

play some game

Question 8 of 20

Hint

This issue is still a moot point.

A

unknown

B

undecided

C

not clear

D

uncertain

Question 9 of 20

Hint

Manoj always keeps himself to himself.

A

is selfish

B

does not take sides

C

is unsociable

D

is too busy

Question 10 of 20

Hint

To set the Thames on fire.

A

do a heroic deed

B

destroy with fire

C

do something brilliant

D

wreak evil

Question 11 of 20

Hint

His voice gets on my nerves.

A

makes me sad

B

irritates me

C

makes me ill

D

pierces my eardrums

Question 12 of 20

Hint

He is really a broken reed.

A

a frustrated man

B

an unsuccessful person

C

undependable

D

lost in business

Question 13 of 20

Hint

He will only eat his heart out.

A

eat too much

B

keep brooding

C

invite trouble

D

suffer silently

Question 14 of 20

Hint

You must not mince matters; tell the truth.

A

cut short

B

keep secret

C

tell with frankness

D

not tell whole truth

Question 15 of 20

Hint

He is fond of blowing his own trumpet.

A

parading good deeds

B

speaking too loudly

C

looking after interest

D

making speeches

Question 16 of 20

Hint

Told the audience to hold their peace.

A

remain peaceful

B

keep silent

C

remain seated

D

become reconciled

Question 17 of 20

Hint

He is in the habit of chewing the cuds.

A

accusing others

B

crying over spilt milk

C

forgetting things

D

to muse on

Question 18 of 20

Hint

Be prepared to bell the cat.

A

be alert of enemy

B

take lead in danger

C

speak against policy

D

have enough say

Question 19 of 20

Hint

The captors kept his family on tenterhooks.

A

in excited wait

B

in seething anger

C

on constant move

D

in anxious suspense

Question 20 of 20

Hint

He fell ill at ease after receiving the letter.

A

disturbed

B

relieved

C

embarrassed

D

sick

Idioms & Phrases - 03

Dowry is a burning question of the day.

Seeing the seamy side of life.

Rendered yeoman service to the victims.

Childhood and innocence lie cheek by jowl.

He can get the job if he has the mind.

Do not ride rough shod over the poor.

We had to kick our heels (due to the delay).

This issue is still a moot point.

Manoj always keeps himself to himself.

To set the Thames on fire.

His voice gets on my nerves.

He is really a broken reed.

He will only eat his heart out.

You must not mince matters; tell the truth.

He is fond of blowing his own trumpet.

Told the audience to hold their peace.

He is in the habit of chewing the cuds.

Be prepared to bell the cat.

The captors kept his family on tenterhooks.

He fell ill at ease after receiving the letter.

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