Idioms and Phrases MCQs

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Q101.
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 P.M has "pulled up" Orissa partymen.
Discuss
Answer: (d).reprimanded
Q102.
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.

He "did me a good turn" by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
Discuss
Answer: (b).did an act of kindness
Q103.
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.

Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were "tipped off" in a advance.
Discuss
Answer: (c).Given advance information
Q104.
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 met him after a long time, but he gave me "the cold shoulder".
Discuss
Answer: (d).ignored me
Q105.
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.

He "passed himself off" as a noble man.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Pretended to be
Q106.
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.

This matter has been "hanging fire" for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
Discuss
Answer: (a).going on slowly
Q107.
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 the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to "die in harness".
Discuss
Answer: (c).die while still working
Q108.
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 cricket match proved to be a "big draw".
Discuss
Answer: (b).a huge attraction
Q109.
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.

When he heard that he had once again not been selected he "lost heart".
Discuss
Answer: (d).became discouraged
Q110.
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.

He was undecided. He "let the grass grow under his feet".
Discuss
Answer: (a).loitered around