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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-9 section-1

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Idioms and Phrases .
81
Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
square up: face and tackle (a difficulty or problem).
82
Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
on its last legs: in such bad condition that it will soon be unable to work as it should.
83
The time is running out, you must look sharp.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The idiomatic expression "look sharp" means to act quickly or promptly. It is often used to indicate that time is running out, and immediate action is required. So, in this context, the correct option is Option B: make haste.
84
He is in the habit of throwing dust in eyes of his superiors.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
throwing dust in his superiors eyes: to mislead or deceive someone by presenting or introducing distracting information.
85
In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
lynch law: the administration of summary punishment, especially death, upon a suspected, accused, or convicted person by a mob acting without legal process or authority.
86
He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
in high spirits: cheerful, joyful.
87
In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
rolling in money: to have a lot of money.
88
Maya had a checkered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
checkered career: a background that includes many changes, especially of employment.
89
The sight of the accident made myflesh creep.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
flesh creep: disgusted, shocked or frightened.
90
There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
hard and fast rule: fixed, invariable.