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2951.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Crunch time_x005F_x000D_

A. A time when everything seems to go wrong.
B. A time to hit the gym do some heavy exercise.
C. A critical moment near the end of a game when decisive action is needed.
D. The capable standout during tough situations
Answer» D. The capable standout during tough situations
Discussion
2952.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Be glad to see the back of_x005F_x000D_

A. Be always welcome whenever you go back.
B. Talk bad about somebody you hate behind their back.
C. Be happy when a person leaves.
D. Feel happy that you backed off from a fruitless plan.
Answer» D. Feel happy that you backed off from a fruitless plan.
Discussion
2953.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Eyebrow raising_x005F_x000D_

A. Pretend to like something or someone even when you dislike.
B. Look up in defiance as a show of rebellion.
C. A person finally getting due punishment.
D. Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2954.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Get on somebody's nerves_x005F_x000D_

A. To calm an anxious person.
B. To be an irritant.
C. To crack jokes at somebody's expense.
D. Be angry with yourself but take out the anger on somebody else.
Answer» C. To crack jokes at somebody's expense.
Discussion
2955.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A bad hair day_x005F_x000D_

A. A day which has a bad start will eventually become better.
B. A day on which everything seems to go wrong.
C. Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will lose more.
D. A day when you forget to comb your hair.
Answer» C. Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will lose more.
Discussion
2956.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Chicken out_x005F_x000D_

A. Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war.
B. Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C. Be easily confused over small issues.
D. To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2957.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Excuse my French_x005F_x000D_

A. Used to apologize for swearing.
B. Said when one cannot speak the language of the other person correctly.
C. Used to make a flimsy excuse.
D. Used when you give up easily.
Answer» B. Said when one cannot speak the language of the other person correctly.
Discussion
2958.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The nitty-gritty_x005F_x000D_

A. The low level dirty job which is left to the lowermost subordinates.
B. Those with grit and determination will not be defeated.
C. Some people are born tough.
D. The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2959.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ To quit on someone_x005F_x000D_

A. To fire someone from a job.
B. To cheat with someone.
C. To give up on a difficult person.
D. To stop helping someone, especially when the support is needed.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2960.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ At the eleventh hour_x005F_x000D_

A. At the last moment
B. Very late at night.
C. At a very odd time.
D. Luckily have sufficient time to wrap up things._x005F_x000D_
Answer» B. Very late at night.
Discussion
2961.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ On a wing and a prayer_x005F_x000D_

A. A prayer can move mountains.
B. A prayer has the strength to make you achieve great heights just like wings do.
C. The more one gets into prayer the closer one feels to God.
D. With only the slightest chance of success.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2962.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ By courtesy of_x005F_x000D_

A. Be very polite.
B. Do a philanthropic act forcefully.
C. Be brave and face risks for the team.
D. Given or allowed by.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2963.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Chew something over_x005F_x000D_

A. Discuss or consider something at length.
B. Grab what belongs to someone else.
C. Take a large bite, more than you can eat.
D. Talk while eating.
Answer» B. Grab what belongs to someone else.
Discussion
2964.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A sea change_x005F_x000D_

A. A profound or notable transformation.
B. An upcoming storm.
C. Someone who appears turbulent on the outside but is actually calm deep inside.
D. As you go deeper into the situation you will see a very different picture.
Answer» B. An upcoming storm.
Discussion
2965.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ In the same boat_x005F_x000D_

A. When the option that you have is equally bad as the situation you are in.
B. Life like the river throws the same challenges for all boats.
C. Be in the same difficult circumstances as others.
D. Big and small boats suffer the same fate in a storm.
Answer» D. Big and small boats suffer the same fate in a storm.
Discussion
2966.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Catch red-handed_x005F_x000D_

A. Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing.
B. Successfully accomplish a difficult physical task.
C. Catch someone with colour on his hands.
D. Be warned of imminent danger.
Answer» B. Successfully accomplish a difficult physical task.
Discussion
2967.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Ease somebody's mind_x005F_x000D_

A. Alleviate someone's anxiety.
B. Listen to somebody's grievances.
C. Have the capacity to understand the other person's thoughts.
D. Keep thinking about some person.
Answer» B. Listen to somebody's grievances.
Discussion
2968.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Children should be seen and not heard_x005F_x000D_

A. The voice of children is often drowned in company of adults.
B. Some children will seek attention by crying.
C. Children should not speak in the presence of adults.
D. Those children are likable who dress neatly.
Answer» D. Those children are likable who dress neatly.
Discussion
2969.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Be in the air_x005F_x000D_

A. Harmful gaseous effluents from a factory.
B. To fly like a bird or a plane.
C. When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind.
D. To be likely to happen.
Answer» D. To be likely to happen.
Discussion
2970.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Count one's blessings_x005F_x000D_

A. To be blessed with the best things in life.
B. Be grateful for what one has.
C. Keep a track of your wealth or else you may lose it.
D. Something which you thought lucky turns out to be bad luck.
Answer» C. Keep a track of your wealth or else you may lose it.
Discussion
2971.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Great minds think alike_x005F_x000D_

A. When an evil plan is hatched criminals agree.
B. Said to those people who don’t like each other to make them agree.
C. Said when two people have the same opinion or make the same choice.
D. Intelligent people will think of plans to which everybody will say yes.
Answer» D. Intelligent people will think of plans to which everybody will say yes.
Discussion
2972.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A drop in the ocean_x005F_x000D_

A. Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person.
B. To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C. A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person.
D. A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2973.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Come true_x005F_x000D_

A. Pray hard for your wishes.
B. To happen in the way you had hoped.
C. Day dream about success.
D. Be finally proved that you were right.
Answer» C. Day dream about success.
Discussion
2974.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A fool's paradise_x005F_x000D_

A. An average person appears smart in company of fools.
B. A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.
C. A paradise is ruined when fools enter it.
D. Pretending that everything is going fine when actually all is being lost.
Answer» C. A paradise is ruined when fools enter it.
Discussion
2975.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Bite off more than you can chew_x005F_x000D_

A. A voracious person who eats with big morsels.
B. It is not good manners to hog food when you are in a social setting.
C. A commitment is a commitment irrespective of whether you can do it or not.
D. Take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2976.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Over my dead body_x005F_x000D_

A. Used to emphasize that one completely opposes something.
B. Be dead sure of something.
C. Feel afraid of something or someone.
D. Feel unhealthy and very weak
Answer» B. Be dead sure of something.
Discussion
2977.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Stab someone in the back_x005F_x000D_

A. Praise someone.
B. Like someone secretly.
C. Betray someone.
D. Meet someone after a long time
Answer» D. Meet someone after a long time
Discussion
2978.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Tongue in cheek_x005F_x000D_

A. In an ironic or insincere way.
B. Being practical.
C. Stop yourself from saying something hurtful.
D. Be gutsy and speak the unpleasant truth.
Answer» B. Being practical.
Discussion
2979.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Pedal to the metal_x005F_x000D_

A. Build something big by yourself.
B. Add more protection to an already strong shield.
C. To drive very fast.
D. Push a person to perform to its extreme.
Answer» D. Push a person to perform to its extreme.
Discussion
2980.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A little bird told me_x005F_x000D_

A. Have a strong network of spies from where you get reliable information from which you can profit.
B. Used to indicate that the speaker knows something but chooses to keep the identity of their informant secret.
C. A secret which is known by everybody.
D. A person unknowingly letting out a secret.
Answer» C. A secret which is known by everybody.
Discussion
2981.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Cross that bridge when you come to it._x005F_x000D_

A. It is always better to plan for an eventuality rather face it when you are unprepared.
B. Deal with a problem when and if it arises.
C. A bridge is a path to a different world.
D. If you are brave then you can overcome all hurdles.
Answer» C. A bridge is a path to a different world.
Discussion
2982.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ As high as a kite_x005F_x000D_

A. Intoxicated with alcohol._x005F_x000D_
B. Feel light after meditation.
C. Feel jubilant after victory.
D. Behave arrogantly.
Answer» B. Feel light after meditation.
Discussion
2983.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Pull the plug_x005F_x000D_

A. Behave greedily and take the most of the shared things for oneself.
B. Do something to stop the persistent losses.
C. Prevent something from happening or continuing.
D. Play loud irritating music.
Answer» D. Play loud irritating music.
Discussion
2984.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ A picture paints a thousand words_x005F_x000D_

A. An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does.
B. No words can do justice to a masterpiece.
C. A great poem or script recreates a complete imagery.
D. Your mind will create fanciful images based on the information that it gets.
Answer» B. No words can do justice to a masterpiece.
Discussion
2985.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Blessing in disguise_x005F_x000D_

A. Good fortune always follows bad; that is the way of fate.
B. An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.
C. If a curse makes one stronger than it is a blessing.
D. A life of hardship does wonders for a person's character.
Answer» C. If a curse makes one stronger than it is a blessing.
Discussion
2986.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Silver bullet_x005F_x000D_

A. A very expensive solution used only as the last measure.
B. A simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem.
C. A solution which is worse than the problem._x005F_x000D_
D. A thing of beauty but which is actually deadly.
Answer» C. A solution which is worse than the problem._x005F_x000D_
Discussion
2987.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Be worlds apart_x005F_x000D_

A. Travel a very long distance.
B. To go from heaven to hell.
C. Be very different.
D. To sustain affection despite living very far away.
Answer» D. To sustain affection despite living very far away.
Discussion
2988.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ dry run_x005F_x000D_

A. a party without drinks
B. a rehearsal of a performance before the real one
C. doing a fruitless task
D. escaping form an unpleasant situation
Answer» C. doing a fruitless task
Discussion
2989.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to drive someone up the wall_x005F_x000D_

A. to make someone very irritated
B. to break the barriers of misunderstanding between two persons
C. to encourage someone
D. to be the cause of someone's success
Answer» B. to break the barriers of misunderstanding between two persons
Discussion
2990.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ A long narrow ditch embanked with its own soil and used for concealment and protection in warfare_x005F_x000D_

A. trench
B. gully
C. furrow
D. moat
Answer» B. gully
Discussion
2991.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ curiosity killed the cat_x005F_x000D_

A. a person who constantly keeps asking questions is avoided by everybody
B. everybody has a fatal weakness
C. being inquisitive about other people's affairs may get you into trouble
D. everyone feels like killing a nagging person
Answer» D. everyone feels like killing a nagging person
Discussion
2992.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to cut to the chase_x005F_x000D_

A. to chase your dreams
B. to explain a very long story in brief
C. to remove all negative thoughts from one's mind
D. to come to the point
Answer» E.
Discussion
2993.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase_x005F_x000D_ to cry wolf_x005F_x000D_

A. to keep complaining over small issues
B. to raise a false alarm
C. to act as if one feels sorry for the other person
D. to report to a higher authority the mistakes committed by others
Answer» C. to act as if one feels sorry for the other person
Discussion
2994.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to cry over spilt milk_x005F_x000D_

A. to dwell pointlessly on past misfortunes
B. to feel sorry for others' misfortunes
C. to immediately start crying after making a mistake to avoid punishment
D. to acknowledge one's mistake and move ahead
Answer» B. to feel sorry for others' misfortunes
Discussion
2995.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ excuse my French_x005F_x000D_

A. to apologize for swearing
B. to speak in a language that others can't understand
C. being excessively polite
D. lack of foreign language skills
Answer» B. to speak in a language that others can't understand
Discussion
2996.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ feeding frenzy_x005F_x000D_

A. a mad rush to complete a big project before deadline
B. an episode of frantic competition for something
C. a party where people hog on food
D. a craze which rapidly spreads all over the world
Answer» C. a party where people hog on food
Discussion
2997.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to chip on his shoulder_x005F_x000D_

A. to have huge responsibilities on one's shoulders
B. uniform decorated with stars and medals
C. wearing your battle scars like medals
D. holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight
Answer» E.
Discussion
2998.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to chew someone out_x005F_x000D_

A. to bore someone by talking ceaselessly
B. to discourage someone who is going to start a new venture
C. reprimand someone severely
D. to save someone
Answer» D. to save someone
Discussion
2999.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Beggars can't be choosers_x005F_x000D_

A. those who have nothing have no hope
B. all your options close when you are going through a bad time
C. a poor person is forced to kill all his desires
D. people with no other options must be content with what is offered
Answer» E.
Discussion
3000.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Birds of a feather flock together_x005F_x000D_

A. even a small similarity is enough to become friends and stay together
B. there is always more safety in a crowd
C. people with the same tastes and interests will be found together
D. people with bad intentions always form a gang
Answer» D. people with bad intentions always form a gang
Discussion