Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To have an axe to grind

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To leave someone in the lurch

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To play second fiddle

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To beg the question

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

A black sheep

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

A man of straw

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To smell a rat

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To hit the nail right on the head

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To set one's face against

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To cry wolf

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To end in smoke

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To be above board

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To put one's hand to plough

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Q. Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, D (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

To pick holes

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Q. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in quotation marks in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Discipline is "on the wane" in schools and colleges these days.

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Q. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in quotation marks in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a "far cry".

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Q. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in quotation marks in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

I felt that it was a "tall order" to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.

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Q. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in quotation marks in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

I cannot get along with a man who "plays fast and loose".

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Q. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in quotation marks in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

There is "no love lost" between two neighbours.

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Q. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in quotation marks in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The question of abolition of private property is still "a moot point".

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