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.

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

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

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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