Multiple Choice QuestionsIn the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
If the speaker continues with his boring speech, the audience will probably vote with their feet.
kick him out
show their disapproval
stop him from speaking
stop him from speaking
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
I threw up my cards for want of funds.
put my whole income at stake
looked out for help
gave up my plan
gave up my plan
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looked out for help
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
He worked hard to feather his nest.
trap birds
decorate his home
be the envy of others
be the envy of others
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Shyam Prasad was a chip of the old block.
a being of the old generation
an experienced old man
a common boy of the locality
a common boy of the locality
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
My father is undoubtedly an arm-chair critic.
someone who gives advice based on theory not practice
someone who gives advice based on practice not theory
someone who never gives advice based on experience
someone who never gives advice based on experience
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
He was punished for taking French leave.
being absent without permission
leaving without intimation
giving lame excuse
giving lame excuse
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Make one's mark
distinguish oneself
score high marks
highlight something in a page
highlight something in a page
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Throw in the towel
fight with vigour
acknowledge defeat
get success
get success
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Mare's nest
phenomenal discovery
worthless thing
joyful event
joyful event
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
A storm in a teacup
steam while having tea
something which encourages
big fuss over a small matter
big fuss over a small matter
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