His argument does not hold water. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “hold water” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- To influence
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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
The trial made a mockery of justice.
Correct answer(s):
- Made the system look ridiculous
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Karim “got down to business”.
Correct answer(s):
- Began to work seriously
A close shave
Correct answer(s):
- A narrow escape from danger
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning )
Correct answer(s):
- To have the same opinion
He spoke well though it was his maiden speech. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning )
Correct answer(s):
- First speech