Directions (1-15): In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q1. Make a dry face
show no emotion
show disappointment
show enthusiasm
show pity
Q2. On pins and needles
to go penniless
to be responsible about something
to crave for basic amenities
to be worried about something
Q3. Put one's foot in one's mouth
to have an interest in something
succeed in doing something where there was a risk of failure
to unintentionally say something foolish, tactless, or offensive
to work every possible way to succeed
Q4. For a song
false sense of happiness or success
being clumsy
very expensive
very cheaply
Q5. In cahoots with
to support someone weak
in a partnership usually for a dishonest reason
back to something that you don't want to do
something that turns out to be good which earlier appeared to be wrong
Q6. Bow and scrape
to stop yourself from saying something because it would be better not to
a type of situation where you must choose between two equally unpleasant situations
to try to do something that is hopeless
try too hard to please someone in a position of authority
Q7. Sitting duck
a person or thing with no protection against an attack
to own a major share in a business partnership
completely alone
reveal the secret
Q8. Song and dance
to have an interest in music and dance
a fuss or commotion
to be excited
to treat someone with all due respect
Q9. Snake in the shoes
to be in a state of fear
to expose a secret
to deal with bravery
a pleasant surprise
Q10. Stand by one’s guns
to go fast, hurry
a hidden army
to remain determined in one's opinion
to make an excuse
Q11. Play fast and loose
do things in the right manner and correctly
behave in an irresponsible way
pay promptly in cash
same characteristics or qualities
Q12. Pass muster
meet a required standard
wearing fancy clothes
boring work or task
low spirited
Q13. Round the twist
fail to achieve a result
distraction from the real issues
go crazy
to ruin your pleasure or plans
Q14. Go round the houses
criticize or scold severely
unnecessarily long time to get to the point
to get utterly destroyed
be ready for something
Q15. Kick up a row
to serve in an exemplary manner
to be popular
to take a right decision
to start a fight
Q1. Make a dry face
show no emotion
show disappointment
show enthusiasm
show pity
Q2. On pins and needles
to go penniless
to be responsible about something
to crave for basic amenities
to be worried about something
Q3. Put one's foot in one's mouth
to have an interest in something
succeed in doing something where there was a risk of failure
to unintentionally say something foolish, tactless, or offensive
to work every possible way to succeed
Q4. For a song
false sense of happiness or success
being clumsy
very expensive
very cheaply
Q5. In cahoots with
to support someone weak
in a partnership usually for a dishonest reason
back to something that you don't want to do
something that turns out to be good which earlier appeared to be wrong
Q6. Bow and scrape
to stop yourself from saying something because it would be better not to
a type of situation where you must choose between two equally unpleasant situations
to try to do something that is hopeless
try too hard to please someone in a position of authority
Q7. Sitting duck
a person or thing with no protection against an attack
to own a major share in a business partnership
completely alone
reveal the secret
Q8. Song and dance
to have an interest in music and dance
a fuss or commotion
to be excited
to treat someone with all due respect
Q9. Snake in the shoes
to be in a state of fear
to expose a secret
to deal with bravery
a pleasant surprise
Q10. Stand by one’s guns
to go fast, hurry
a hidden army
to remain determined in one's opinion
to make an excuse
Q11. Play fast and loose
do things in the right manner and correctly
behave in an irresponsible way
pay promptly in cash
same characteristics or qualities
Q12. Pass muster
meet a required standard
wearing fancy clothes
boring work or task
low spirited
Q13. Round the twist
fail to achieve a result
distraction from the real issues
go crazy
to ruin your pleasure or plans
Q14. Go round the houses
criticize or scold severely
unnecessarily long time to get to the point
to get utterly destroyed
be ready for something
Q15. Kick up a row
to serve in an exemplary manner
to be popular
to take a right decision
to start a fight
SOLUTIONS
1.B
2.D
3.C
4.D
5.B
6.D
7.A
8.B
9.A
10.C
11.B
12.A
13.C
14.B
15.D