Idioms and Phrases MCQs

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Q141.
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 project did not appear to "hold out" bright prospects.
Discuss
Answer: (c).offer
Q142.
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 am afraid he is burning "the candle at both ends" and ruining his life.
Discuss
Answer: (c).overtaxing his energies
Q143.
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 university will have to "shelve" its plans for expansion in view of present situation
Discuss
Answer: (d).postpone
Q144.
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.

Do no trust a man who "blows his own trumpet".
Discuss
Answer: (d).praises himself
Q145.
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 is "out and out" a reactionary.
Discuss
Answer: (b).thoroughly
Q146.
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 did not mind what he was saying, he was only "through his hat".
Discuss
Answer: (a).talking nonsense
Q147.
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 case was "held over" due to the great opposition to it.
Discuss
Answer: (b).postponed
Discuss
Answer: (a).A very small money
Q149.
Meaning of "Cost an Arm and a Leg"
Discuss
Answer: (b).Very expensive
Q150.
Meaning of "Fly by night"
Discuss
Answer: (d).Swindler