Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

A) To keep the guns close to oneself even amid danger B) To persevere when hardships press C) To maintain dignified and unbending attitude D) To maintain one's position

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To stand to one's guns: To remain determined, resolute, or steadfast in one's opinion, belief, or perspective.

To smell a rat

A) To detect bad smell B) To misunderstand C) To suspect a trick or deceit D) To see hidden meaning

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To smell a rat: causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly.

To get cold feet

A) To run for life B) To be afraid C) To fall sick D) To become discourteous

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To get cold feet: A loss or lack of courage or confidence; an onset of uncertainty or fear.

A lady's man

A) A woman-tailor B) A lover of woman company C) A man working as per a lady's directions D) A timid husband

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

A lady's man: A man who enjoys the company of woman.

All Agog

A) Everbody B) All ready C) Restless D) Almighty

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

All Agog: Full of vigour.

Hobson's choice

A) Feeling of insecurity B) Accept or leave the offer C) Feeling of strength D) Excellent choice

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

Hobson's choice: free choice in which only one thing is offered.

To take the bull by the horns

A) To punish a person severely for his arrogance B) To grapple courageously with a difficulty that lies in our way C) To handle it by fierce attack D) To bypass the legal process and take action according to one's own whims

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To take the bull by the horns: To approach, confront, or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and with clear, confident action.

To take people by storm

A) To put people in utter surprise B) To captivate them unexpectedly C) To exploit people's agitation D) To bring out something sensational attracting people's attention

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

To take people by storm: To conquer, seize, or lay siege to something, someone, or some place with a sudden and furious attack.

To take a leap in the dark

A) To take risk B) To hazard oneself C) To do a task secretly D) To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To take a leap in the dark: something you do without being certain what will happen as a result.

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