Exercise: Idioms And Phrases

Questions for: Idioms And Phrases

The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation
A:
cancel
B:
discuss
C:
reconsider
D:
postpone
Answer: D
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I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
A:
wasting his money
B:
becoming overgenerous
C:
overtaxing his energies
D:
losing his objectives
Answer: C
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The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
A:
highlight
B:
show
C:
offer
D:
promise
Answer: C
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Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.
A:
Make a stew
B:
Boil
C:
Suffer in his own juice
D:
Suffer for his own act
Answer: D
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Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
A:
advertise
B:
cater to the public taste
C:
attempt to appeal to popular taste
D:
depend upon the public for approval
Answer: C
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