Idioms and Phrases MCQs

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Q71.
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 speaker gave a "bird's eye view" of the political conditions in the country.
Discuss
Answer: (b).a general view
Q72.
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 resigned the post "of his own accord".
Discuss
Answer: (c).voluntarily and willingly
Q73.
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.

As a politician he is used to being "in the limelight" all the time.
Discuss
Answer: (c).the centre of attraction
Q74.
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 "ran out of" money on my European tour.
Discuss
Answer: (a).exhausted my stock of
Q75.
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.

Madhuri might "scream blue murder", but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
Discuss
Answer: (d).Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Q76.
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 has built a big business empire by his "sharp practices".
Discuss
Answer: (c).dishonest dealings
Q77.
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 secretary and the treasurer are "hand in glove" with each other.
Discuss
Answer: (a).very good friends
Q78.
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 never liked the idea of keeping his wife "under his thumb" and so he let her do what she liked.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Unduly under control
Q79.
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.

It is time that professors came down from their "ivory towers" and studied the real needs of the students.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Detachment and seclusion
Q80.
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.

You have to be "a cool customer" and be patient if you want to get the best buys.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Be calm and not be excitable