If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
Topic: Idioms and Phrases Quiz ( MCQ and Answer )
To grease the palm. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. )
The departmental store is open around the clock. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
The boy was in Dutch with his friends. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
The students were all ears, when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
He is cool about working at night. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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. )
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. )
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. )
To feather one’s nest. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
His argument does not hold water. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “hold water” Idiom/Phrase? )
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “come to light” Idiom/Phrase? )
You find a black sheep in every community. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “black sheep” Idiom/Phrase? )
His work seems to be a Penelope’s web. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “a Penelope’s web” Idiom/Phrase? )
His recent statement is an about turn. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “an about turn” Idiom/Phrase? )
The two friends are now at daggers drawn over a petty issue. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “at daggers drawn” Idiom/Phrase? )
In his salad days, he was quite a dandy. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “salad days” Idiom/Phrase? )
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? )
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? )
Goods will be delivered if you pay on the nail. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “pay on the nail” Idiom/Phrase?)
A close-fisted person
I want to tell you in a “nut shell”, lust for money and power ruined her life.