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Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Idioms And Phrases MCQ Questions and answers with easy and logical explanations.English Aptitude MCQ provides all type of competitive english mcq questions on Idioms And Phrases which is important for exams like Banking exams,IBPS,SCC,CAT,XAT,MAT etc. Page-5 section-2

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Idioms and Phrases .
41
The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
left no stone unturned: try every possible course of action in order to achieve something.
42
The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
took him to task: to criticize someone.
43
In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
give in: to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time.
44
Their business is now on its last legs.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
on its last legs: near the end of life, usefulness, or existence.
45
He went back on his promise to vote for me.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
went back on: to fail to keep a promise, or to change a decision or agreement.
46
The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
ran amuck: to behave without control in a wild or dangerous manner.
47
I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
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conceive of: form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.
48
To turn over a new leaf
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
To turn over a new leaf: start to act or behave in a better or more responsible way.
49
A close shave
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
A close shave: a narrow escape from danger or disaster.
50
To talk through one's hat
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
To talk through one's hat: talk foolishly, wildly, or ignorantly.