Exercise: Idioms And Phrases

Questions for: Idioms And Phrases

He struck several bad patches before he made good.
A:
came across bad soil
B:
Had a bad time
C:
Went through many illness
D:
Had many professional difficulties
Answer: D
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The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
A:
had some pain in his heels
B:
ran away from the scene
C:
confronted the policeman
D:
could not decide what to do
Answer: B
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The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
A:
to be cautious
B:
to be on the defensive
C:
to take rest
D:
to show no reaction
Answer: D
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Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
A:
What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
B:
Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
C:
Both goose and gander should be equally treated
D:
The principle of equal treatment should be implemented
Answer: A
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Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.
A:
a secret enemy
B:
a treacherous person
C:
an unforeseen danger
D:
an unexpected misfortune
Answer: A
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