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3151.

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

A. removing the bondage that is keeping one down
B. the last second before the bomb explodes
C. to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute
D. finishing all of one's resources to the last penny
Answer» D. finishing all of one's resources to the last penny
Discussion
3152.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to drink like a fish

A. a person who spends a lot
B. a person who keeps cheating for a very long time without getting noticed
C. a person who needs to relive himself very frequently
D. to drink excessive amounts of alcohol
Answer» E.
Discussion
3153.

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

A. An easy comfortable life not necessarily prosperous.
B. The most important day of your life.
C. A person's occupation or position within society.
D. Walking is the best form of exercise.
Answer» D. Walking is the best form of exercise.
Discussion
3154.

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

A. Keep quiet about something.
B. To talk fast.
C. To not think before speaking.
D. The silence before a storm.
Answer» B. To talk fast.
Discussion
3155.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Beat a dead horse

A. Show extreme level of cruelty especially to animals.
B. Exploit someone to the point of killing him/her.
C. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution.
D. To continue playing a game knowing very well that you are going to lose.
Answer» D. To continue playing a game knowing very well that you are going to lose.
Discussion
3156.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.At the drop of a hat

A. Without any hesitation; instantly.
B. Show outward respect to someone you hate.
C. Forcibly let go of something which is very personal to you.
D. A mistake which is of not much consequence.
Answer» B. Show outward respect to someone you hate.
Discussion
3157.

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

A. The only part to which two arguing parties agree.
B. An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
C. A very expensive inherited property.
D. To be happy with only a few things.
Answer» C. A very expensive inherited property.
Discussion
3158.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Let something slip through one's fingers

A. Lose a wedding ring
B. Not be able to understand a difficult concept
C. Let go of certain unpleasant things
D. to waste an opportunity to achieve something
Answer» E.
Discussion
3159.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Bear the palm

A. To face the consequences
B. To meet death
C. To be able to predict future
D. To win
Answer» E.
Discussion
3160.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To give the devil his due

A. To punish the wrong person
B. To give credit to even a notorious person
C. To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own
D. To stand in the way of the devil
Answer» C. To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own
Discussion
3161.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Learn by heart

A. To memorize something
B. Love something terribly
C. Learn a lesson by making a mistake
D. Learn to control or hide your true feelings
Answer» B. Love something terribly
Discussion
3162.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Get up on the wrong side of the bed

A. Make a wrong decision and regret it for the rest of the life
B. Start the day in a bad mood, which continues all day long
C. Have a sleepless night especially due to worries
D. Suffer an uncomfortable stay at an unfamiliar place
Answer» C. Have a sleepless night especially due to worries
Discussion
3163.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Gnash your teeth

A. Express rage
B. Brush your teeth
C. Laugh hysterically
D. Take a big bite
Answer» B. Brush your teeth
Discussion
3164.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Rise like a phoenix

A. Something memorable
B. Time to answer for one's action
C. To become successful again
D. To make people happy
Answer» D. To make people happy
Discussion
3165.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Make one's flesh creep

A. To confuse someone
B. To flatter someone
C. To abuse someone
D. To frighten someone
Answer» E.
Discussion
3166.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To wrangle over an ass's shadow

A. To waste money over trifles
B. To punish a person severely for his arrogance
C. To quarrel over trifles
D. To keep away from extreme poverty
Answer» D. To keep away from extreme poverty
Discussion
3167.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To accept the gauntlet

A. To accept challenge
B. To accept defeat
C. To accept what is written in fate
D. To be able to grasp the hidden meaning
Answer» B. To accept defeat
Discussion
3168.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Damp squib

A. Complete failure
B. Complete knowledge
C. To motivate
D. To squander money
Answer» B. Complete knowledge
Discussion
3169.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.The thin end of the wedge

A. In strict vigilance
B. Start of harmful development
C. Be aware of the trick
D. Not a worthy possession
Answer» C. Be aware of the trick
Discussion
3170.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Herculean task

A. Important task
B. Motivating
C. Optional to do
D. Very difficult task
Answer» E.
Discussion
3171.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.In a jiffy

A. Fail to win appreciation
B. In an appropriate manner
C. Something that is done very quickly
D. To fall in love
Answer» D. To fall in love
Discussion
3172.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.On tenterhooks

A. Flattery
B. In a disorganized manner
C. In anxious suspense
D. Speak quickly
Answer» D. Speak quickly
Discussion
3173.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To steal a march

A. To act in a foolish way
B. To break something
C. To outshine
D. To see a hidden meaning
Answer» D. To see a hidden meaning
Discussion
3174.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.At one's wits end

A. A man of ability
B. At the last moment
C. To get puzzled
D. Undecided controversy
Answer» D. Undecided controversy
Discussion
3175.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Adam's ale

A. Gift
B. Food
C. Water
D. Belongings
Answer» D. Belongings
Discussion
3176.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Hobson's choice

A. To choose first in row
B. To make a careful choice
C. No real choice at all
D. To seek all favourable alternatives to choose from
Answer» D. To seek all favourable alternatives to choose from
Discussion
3177.

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

A. Main support of an object
B. One place to another
C. To be reluctant
D. To incite others
Answer» C. To be reluctant
Discussion
3178.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To face the music

A. To bear the consequences
B. To disparage someone
C. To be hard of hearing
D. To enjoy a musical concert
Answer» B. To disparage someone
Discussion
3179.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Live from hand to mouth

A. Filthy rich people
B. To be dependent on others
C. To have enough money to live on and nothing extra
D. Living in miserable conditions.
Answer» D. Living in miserable conditions.
Discussion
3180.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Sow wild oats

A. To make someone fool
B. To make space to red
C. To take revenge
D. To waste time by doing foolish things
Answer» E.
Discussion
3181.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Ended in a fiasco

A. A complete failure
B. A successful event
C. Changed one completely
D. Twisted around
Answer» B. A successful event
Discussion
3182.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Red letter day

A. Starting day
B. Holiday
C. Significant day
D. Ending day
Answer» D. Ending day
Discussion
3183.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Chicken-hearted

A. Coward
B. Short tempered
C. Composed
D. Bold
Answer» B. Short tempered
Discussion
3184.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To go through fire and water

A. To scold someone
B. To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
C. To act without restraints
D. Something which hurts
Answer» C. To act without restraints
Discussion
3185.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Will-o-the wisp

A. Something that is impossible to get or achieve.
B. To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
C. To spend recklessly.
D. Accept or leave the offer.
Answer» B. To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
Discussion
3186.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.An axe to grind

A. To act bravely
B. To act like a fool
C. To have a selfish motive
D. To take risk
Answer» D. To take risk
Discussion
3187.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Kick the bucket

A. Loose temper
B. To delay a little longer
C. To die
D. To meet with an accident
Answer» D. To meet with an accident
Discussion
3188.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Not to mince matters

A. To be at ease
B. To not confuse others
C. To not interfere in others affairs
D. To speak out politely
Answer» E.
Discussion
3189.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.All agog

A. Avoid
B. Contentment
C. Amazed
D. Unsystematically
Answer» D. Unsystematically
Discussion
3190.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To draw the longbow

A. To nullify
B. To exaggerate
C. To underrate
D. To demarcate
Answer» C. To underrate
Discussion
3191.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Spick and Span

A. High and low
B. Dark and light
C. Neat and clean
D. Happy and sad
Answer» D. Happy and sad
Discussion
3192.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.At loggerheads

A. To suffer
B. In conflict with someone
C. To face tough competition
D. To be in do or die situation
Answer» C. To face tough competition
Discussion
3193.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To put a spoke in one's wheel

A. To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
B. To maintain under all circumstances
C. To blame the other party
D. To put a difficulty in the way of progress
Answer» E.
Discussion
3194.

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

A. Agreeable
B. Disputed
C. Unclear
D. Unknown
Answer» C. Unclear
Discussion
3195.

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

A. Fruitful search
B. Timely search
C. Useless search
D. Wrong decision
Answer» D. Wrong decision
Discussion
3196.

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

A. To attack
B. To laugh at someone
C. To surrender
D. To talk loudly
Answer» D. To talk loudly
Discussion
3197.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ The alpha and the omega

A. Happy and sad
B. The beginning and the end
C. The love and the hatred
D. Truth and dare
Answer» C. The love and the hatred
Discussion
3198.

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

A. A mild punishment
B. Punishing the wrong person
C. To hit someone where it hurts the most
D. To threaten someone
Answer» B. Punishing the wrong person
Discussion
3199.

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

A. Go from one bad situation to another
B. A cause becomes stronger when more people join
C. The flame will extinguish if it runs out of oil
D. Cause a situation to become worse
Answer» E.
Discussion
3200.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. To keep the wolf from the door

A. Avoid starvation
B. Crack the dea
C. Entry prohibited
D. Have a pleasant tour
Answer» B. Crack the dea
Discussion