Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom
Directions: In the following Five Questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom\Phrase underlined. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
- To put his foot down.
(a) Withdraw
(b) Resign
(c) Not to yield
(d) Concede - Have a foot in the grave.
(a) be close to death
(b) have no interest in life
(c) have an incurable disease
(d) be afraid to die. - A hornet’s nest.
(a) an unpleasant situation
(b) a dilemma
(c) a comfortable position
(d) among thorns - To roll out the red carpet.
(a) to decorate the room
(b) to given a grand welcome
(c) to give a warning signal
(d) to buy a gift - To have an axe to grind.
(a) To work for both sides
(b) To fail to arouse interest
(c) To criticize someone
(d) To have a selfish end to serve
- (c) Not to yield
- (a) be close to death
- (a) an unpleasant situation
- (b) To give a grand welcome
- (d) To have a selfish end to serve