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IDIOMS AND PHRASES, 1) Judas kiss, a) to protect my eyes, , b) false love, , c) to mislead or confuse me, , d) to blind me with dust, , 2) In the same boat, a) ceased to smile, , b) stopped working, , c) sharing the same problems, , d) resigned his job, , 3) Ivory tower, a) imaginary world, , b) people selling bad hats, , c) people of poor status, , d) people with bad hats, , 4) In the limelight, a) a very active person, , b) a worthy fellow, , c) an unreasonable person, , d) prominent, , 5) In a fix, a) in a dilemma, , b) for donkeys, , c) for few years, , d) a long time
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6) Hobson’s choice, a) no alternative, c) in detail, , b) in discourse, d) in writing, , 7) Have an axe to grind, a) without any weapon, c) with all their rights, , b) to have a selfish interest, d) with all their might, , 8) Give up the ghost, a) according to the required standard, , b) pass away, die, , c) marked properly and accurately, , d) up to the potential, , displayed, , 9) good Samaritan, a) difficult, c) one who helps stranger, , 10), , Grease the palm, , b) careless, d) generous
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a) to bribe, , b) gist, , c) scolding, , d) suggestion, , 11), , His observations were beside the mark., , a) criticized, , b) valid, , c) excellent, , d) irrelevant, , 12), , Forty winks, , a) acceptable, , b) concocted, , c) excellent, , d) a nap, , 13), , We consider the 14th of February a red letter day., , a) a day marked in red, c) an important day, , b) a day to write letters, d) a day to write with red, , pens, , 14), , At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels., , a) displayed clean heels, , b) kneeled down, , c) showed courage, , d) ran away, , 15), , He broke off in the middle of the story., , a) suddenly stopped, , b) divided his narrative, , c) took time off, , d) fainted, , 16), , Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
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a) ignited the fireplace, , b) worsened matters, , c) created warmth all around, 17), , d) got others angry, , From pillar to post, , a) avoid, c) shout at, , b) embarrass, d) rush in all directions and suffer much, , harassment, , 18), , Get into hot waters, , a) get into trouble, , b) without any secret, , c) very clear, 19), , Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap., , a) an exciting moment, , c) a joy for my parents, 20), , d) to everyone’s liking, , b) an achievement, , d) rewarding, , I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be, , a backseat driver., , a) person who wants to do things by herself, b) person who falsely accuses others, c) person who gives unwanted advice, d) person who misjudge others, , 21), , They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the, , local economy.
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a) discovered, c) explored, 22), , b) exposed, d) promoted, , Since the children were young, their parents have always, , taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth., a) live life to the full, c) be fair, 23), , b) live within one’s means, d) be thrifty, , Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity., , a) pay attention, , b) take control, , c) make haste, , d) be confident
