Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- At a short distance
Subject
English
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Deepak did not care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- To seek all enjoyments of life
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- Speaking sharply
To feather one’s nest. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Correct answer(s):
- To enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs
Which is a synonym of visceral?
Correct answer(s):
- instinctive
His argument does not hold water. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “hold water” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- To influence
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “come to light” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Been revealed
You find a black sheep in every community. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “black sheep” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- person with bad reputation
His work seems to be a Penelope’s web. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “a Penelope’s web” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Endless
His recent statement is an about turn. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “an about turn” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Complete change of opinion
The two friends are now at daggers drawn over a petty issue. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “at daggers drawn” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Angry
In his salad days, he was quite a dandy. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “salad days” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Adolescence
When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “for good” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Permanently
Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace becomes a wild goose chase. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “wild goose chase” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Useless search
Goods will be delivered if you pay on the nail. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “pay on the nail” Idiom/Phrase?)
Correct answer(s):
- Pay promptly
A close-fisted person
Correct answer(s):
- A miser
I want to tell you in a “nut shell”, lust for money and power ruined her life.
Correct answer(s):
- In a brief manner
Please be as brief as you can, I have “other fish to fry”.
Correct answer(s):
- Some important work to attend to
You cannot “throw dust into my eyes”.
Correct answer(s):
- Cheat me
Despite the doctor’s advice he still “eats like a horse”.
Correct answer(s):
- Eats a lot of food