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- Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Black sheep
Hint
Black sheep is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family. For Example, He’s the black sheep of the family.
- Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Oily tongue
Hint
Oily Tongue means to be very smooth with phrases and words.
- Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Lion’s share
Hint
The Lion’s share means the largest part (or share) of something.
- Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To bury the hatchet
Hint
To bury the hatchet means to make peace; end a quarrel, settle one’s differences to become friends again.
- Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Heart and soul
Hint
Heart and soul means to make a lot of effort to do something.
- Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To clear the air
Hint
To clear the air means to get rid of all doubts and negative feelings.
- Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To chew the cud
Hint
Chew the cud means to think carefully about something.
- Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
No axe to grind
Hint
If someone has an axe to grind, they are doing something for selfish reasons.
- Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
A good samaritan
Hint
Someone who compassionately helps another who is in need.
- Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To steal a march
Hint
If you steal a march on someone, you get an advantage over that person by acting before they do.
- Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Gift of the gab
Hint
Someone who has the ability to speak well. For example, Lawyers are often born with the gift of the gab.
- Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Pillar to post
Hint
If someone is moved from pillar to post, they are moved repeatedly from one place or position to another. For example, my parents were always on the move and so my childhood was spent being dragged from pillar to post.
- Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To have cold feet
Hint
If you get cold feet about something, you become nervous or frightened about it because you think it will fail. For Example, the government is getting cold feet about the reforms.
- Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To be above board
Hint
It means to always be upright and honest. If something is above board then it is honest, fair, and not attempting to hide anything or cheat anyone. For example, The deal was completely open and above board.
- Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Heads will roll
Hint
Heads will roll is used to say that people will be severely punished or will lose their jobs because of something that has happened.
- Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To have the gift of the gab
Hint
Gets means to chatter, gift of the gab means the ability to speak well and persuasively. For example, Monica really has the gift of gab, so she should be the one to address the potential investors.
- Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
To fall flat
Hint
To fall flat means failing miserably or not being able to create the effect or achieve the result one wanted to and, thus, meet cold reception. For example, the last time management tried to implement a new dress code, that measure fell flat.
- Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase.
Right-hand man
Hint
This means the most important and efficient person working for you.
- Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiomatic expression.
When I saw him in the morning, he looked like a duck in a thunderstorm.
Hint
Having a look of dejection, resignation, or hopelessness. For example, why do you look like a dying duck in a thunderstorm?
- Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiomatic expression.
He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour’s affair.
Hint
‘burnt his fingers’ means Get oneself into trouble.
- Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiomatic expression.
He is not worth his salt if he fails at this juncture.
Hint
‘Not worth his salt’ means not worth the cost or value.
- Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiomatic expression.
Mr. Gupta, who is one of the trustees of a big charity is suspected of feathering his own nest.
Hint
‘Feathering his own nest’ means to make yourself rich, especially by taking unfair advantage of others.
- Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiomatic expression.
Let us admit that we could not heap coals of fire on his head.
Hint
‘heap coals of fire on his head’ means to make a special effort to induce feelings of guilt or remorse in another person.
- Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiomatic expression.
For the first week, the apprentice felt like a fish out of water.
Hint
‘Fish out of water’ means you do not feel comfortable or relaxed because you are in an unusual or unfamiliar situation.
- Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiomatic expression.
His friends failed to see why he should ride the high horse just because he had won an election.
Hint
‘Ride the high horse’ means arrogant and unyielding mood or attitude. For example, she is riding the high horse because of her father’s recent success in the business.