Idioms and Phrases - English Questions and Answers

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(Q1) English » Idioms and Phrases

Directions (12-13) : Find the meaning of the given idioms/phrases.  

To throw cold water on:

A

To boast and brag

B

To get a hint

C

To frustrate or discourage

D

A person who shifts his position

(Q2) English » Idioms and Phrases

A man of straw. (Phrase)

A

A strong man

B

A weak man

C

A straw

D

None of these

(Q3) English » Idioms and Phrases

A dark horse means-

A

an unforeseen competitor

B

A black horse

C

A nightmare

D

An unknown person

(Q4) English » Idioms and Phrases

'Rule the roost' means—

A

To rule over disables

B

To dominate

C

Not to commit oneself

D

To face imminent danger

(Q5) English » Idioms and Phrases

'To pay lip service' means

A

To give active service

B

To apologise humbly

C

To make futile search

D

To show only outwards respect

(Q6) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘To get rid of' means

A

To pay much high a price

B

To be free from

C

To end rivalry

D

A sudden shock

(Q7) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘By the rule of thumb’ means- 

A

According to practical experience

B

To act in authority

C

Cause of quarrel

D

Aristocratic blood

(Q8) English » Idioms and Phrases

To lend an ear. (Idioms and Phrases)-

A

To speak

B

To listen

C

To grow

D

To shy

(Q9) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘Through and through’ means-

A

Decide the matter

B

Entirely

C

Ultimately

D

To have nothing to do

(Q10) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘ Take bull by horns’ means- 

A

To meet the danger boldly

B

Pass away or die

C

To defend someone

D

To decide the matter

(Q11) English » Idioms and Phrases

'To pass the buck' means- 

A

Depend on

B

To make a better impression

C

To blame each other

D

Feel excessively

(Q12) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘To take to heart’ means-

A

Feel bold

B

To restrain

C

Feel excessively

D

Work hard