Exercise: Idioms And Phrases

Questions for: Idioms And Phrases

We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.
A:
To cut a portion of the road
B:
To take a short cut
C:
To go fast
D:
To take an alternative route
Answer: B
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I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
A:
with all their might
B:
without any other weapon
C:
resorting to violence
D:
very cowardly
Answer: A
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If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.
A:
be unhappy
B:
be happy
C:
suffer
D:
be ill
Answer: C
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The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
A:
emphasised
B:
voiced
C:
declared
D:
suggested
Answer: A
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The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
A:
create problems
B:
encounter difficulties
C:
confuse matters
D:
makes things difficult
Answer: B
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