Idioms & Phrases
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Q221.Select the correct meaning of the idiom from the given options. To cut a sorry figure mean
Correct Answer: B
To cut a sorry figure' means to make a poor/embarrassing impression, closest to 'to feel sorry'.
Q222.Give the meaning of idiom To get cold feet
Correct Answer: B
To get cold feet' means to become afraid or hesitant before doing something.
Q223.Complete the following proverbial or idiomatic phrase with correct option Familiarity breeds ____
Correct Answer: A
Familiarity breeds contempt' is the well-known proverb.
Q224.What does “sick of life” mean?
Correct Answer: B
He is sick of life' means he is living a miserable/weary life.
Q225.Complete the proverb: “A new broom ___.”
Correct Answer: B
The proverb is 'A new broom sweeps clean.'
Q226.What does “a month of Sundays” mean?
Correct Answer: B
A month of Sundays' means an extremely long time.
Q227.What does “to die in harness” mean?
Correct Answer: C
To die in harness' means to die while still actively working.
Q228.The idiom “out and out” means:
Correct Answer: A
“Out and out” means completely or thoroughly.
Q229.My friend is a couch potato. What does the idiom/phrase " couch potato" means?
Correct Answer: C
Couch potato' refers to a lazy, inactive person who watches a lot of TV.
Q230.Idiom Scratch Someone's back means•
Correct Answer: B
Scratch someone's back' means to do someone a favor (often expecting one in return).
Q231.Guess the closest possibe meaning of the given idiom from the options given below: Led astray
Correct Answer: A
Led astray' means misguided or led into wrong behavior.
Q232.Guess the closest possible meaning of the given idiom from the options given below; Cut the mustard
Correct Answer: C
Cut the mustard' means to meet expectations or come up to the required standard.
Q233.Choose the correct meaning of idiom: "Spill the beans"
Correct Answer: B
Spill the beans' means to reveal a secret.