Idioms and Phrases MCQs : This section focuses on the "Idioms and Phrases". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Idioms and Phrases skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
To make clean breast of
A. To gain prominence
B. To praise oneself
C. To confess without of reserve
D. None of these
Question 2
To keeps one's temper
A. To become hungry
B. To be in good mood
C. To preserve ones energy
D. None of these
Question 3
To catch a tartar
A. To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
B. To catch a dangerous person
C. To meet with disaster
D. None of these
Question 4
To drive home
A. To find one's roots
B. To return to place of rest
C. To emphasise
D. None of these
Question 5
To have an axe to grind
A. A private end to serve
B. To fail to arouse interest
C. To have no result
D. None of these
Question 6
To cry wolf
A. To listen eagerly
B. To give false alarm
C. To turn pale
D. None of these
Question 7
To end in smoke
A. To make completely understand
B. To ruin oneself
C. To excite great applause
D. None of these
Question 8
To be above board
A. To have a good height
B. To be honest in any business deal
C. They have no debts
D. None of these
Question 9
To put one's hand to plough
A. To take up agricultural farming
B. To take a difficult task
C. To get entangled into unnecessary things
D. None of these
Question 10
To pick holes
A. To find some reason to quarrel
B. To destroy something
C. To criticise someone
D. None of these
Question 11
To leave someone in the lurch
A. To come to compromise with someone
B. Constant source of annoyance to someone
C. To desert someone in his difficulties
D. None of these
Question 12
To play second fiddle
A. To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B. To reduce importance of one's senior
C. To support the role and view of another person
D. None of these
Question 13
To beg the question
A. To refer to
B. To take for granted
C. To raise objections
D. None of these
Question 14
A black sheep
A. An unlucky person
B. A lucky person
C. An ugly person
D. None of these
Question 15
A man of straw
A. A man of no substance
B. A very active person
C. A worthy fellow
D. None of these
Question 16
To smell a rat
A. To see signs of plague epidemic
B. To get bad small of a bad dead rat
C. To suspect foul dealings
D. None of these
Question 17
To hit the nail right on the head
A. To do the right thing
B. To destroy one's reputation
C. To announce one's fixed views
D. None of these
Question 18
To set one's face against
A. To oppose with determination
B. To judge by appearence
C. To get out of difficulty
D. None of these
Question 19
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
A. tried to cause an accident
B. helped in the execution of the plan
C. thwarted in the execution of the plan
D. destroyed the plan
Question 20
It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.
A. Hit a golden spot
B. Come across gold
C. Come across the word "gold"
D. Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
Question 21
Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.
A. Dead sure of
B. Very hopeful of
C. Lacking self confidence about
D. Reasonably certain of
Question 22
Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?
A. welcome a gift
B. find fault with a gift
C. be fastidious
D. examine a gift carefully
Question 23
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
A. a widely debated issue
B. a dying issue
C. a relevant problem
D. an irrelevant issue
Question 24
Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to bell the cat.
A. To take lead in danger.
B. To tie bell to a cat's neck
C. To be alert of the enemy
D. To make noise
Question 25
The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.
A. at its peak
B. at rock bottom
C. growing more
D. growing less
Question 26
He is leaving the country for a good.
A. for better prospects
B. for a good cause
C. forever
D. for others good
Question 27
He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
A. change the subject immediately
B. forget things in between
C. go on at great length
D. become boisterous
Question 28
He sold his house for a song.
A. at a reasonable price
B. at a discount
C. very cheaply
D. at a premium
Question 29
Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.
A. a secret enemy
B. a treacherous person
C. an unforeseen danger
D. an unexpected misfortune
Question 30
Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
A. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
C. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
D. The principle of equal treatment should be implemented
Question 31
The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
A. to be cautious
B. to be on the defensive
C. to take rest
D. to show no reaction
Question 32
The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
A. had some pain in his heels
B. ran away from the scene
C. confronted the policeman
D. could not decide what to do
Question 33
He struck several bad patches before he made good.
A. came across bad soil
B. Had a bad time
C. Went through many illness
D. Had many professional difficulties
Question 34
The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep.
A. Made her sad
B. Surprised her
C. Made her cry bitterly
D. Fill her with horror
Question 35
I hope it will not put you out If I am late.
A. harm you
B. irritate you
C. please you
D. worry out
Question 36
Govind has left his country for good.
A. for better opportunities
B. on an important mission
C. forever
D. to return soon
Question 37
Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this.
A. The person who had the real control and power
B. The acknowledged leader
C. The person who controlled the monarch
D. The person who advised the queen
Question 38
His friends let him down.
A. failed
B. comforted
C. succeeded
D. stood by
Question 39
I felt like afish out of water among all those business tycoons.
A. troubled
B. stupid
C. uncomfortable
D. inferior
Question 40
Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.
A. pay oral tribute
B. attach no value
C. remain indifferent
D. show only outward respect
Question 41
Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.
A. Advise me about
B. Be in opposition
C. Deal with
D. Meddle officiously in
Question 42
He visits the doctor off and on.
A. everyday
B. regularly
C. never at all
D. occasionally
Question 43
The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot boiling for Muslim women's.
A. Earning enough to keep body and soul together
B. Keep a controversy alive
C. Boil the bill
D. Boil something in a pot
Question 44
The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.
A. opened fire
B. hid himself
C. ran off
D. surrendered
Question 45
You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
A. Enjoy forever
B. Have it both ways
C. Run away from responsibility
D. Absolve yourself of guilt
Question 46
The rebels held out for about a month
A. waited
B. retreated
C. bargained
D. resisted
Question 47
The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
A. create problems
B. encounter difficulties
C. confuse matters
D. makes things difficult
Question 48
The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
A. emphasised
B. voiced
C. declared
D. suggested
Question 49
If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.
A. be unhappy
B. be happy
C. suffer
D. be ill
Question 50
I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
A. with all their might
B. without any other weapon
C. resorting to violence
D. very cowardly
Question 51
We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.
A. To cut a portion of the road
B. To take a short cut
C. To go fast
D. To take an alternative route
Question 52
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
A. declining
B. increasing
C. spreading
D. spiralling
Question 53
In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
A. an impracticable idea
B. an abstract idea
C. out of reach
D. a long way off
Question 54
I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.
A. Difficult
B. Too much
C. Customary
D. Simple
Question 55
I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
A. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
B. has a loose tongue
C. lives a life of ease and luxury
D. does not know how to behave himself
Question 56
There is no love lost between two neighbours.
A. close friendship
B. cool indifference
C. intense dislike
D. a love hate relationship
Question 57
The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
A. undecided
B. uncertain
C. unknown
D. not clear
Question 58
This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.
A. Bad for business
B. Non-business like
C. An unfortunate event
D. Creating ill-will
Question 59
Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
A. consider
B. discuss
C. settle
D. workout
Question 60
Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.
A. About to fructify
B. About to perish
C. About to produce results
D. About to take off
Question 61
The time is running out, you must look sharp.
A. be careful
B. make haste
C. be punctual
D. be sensible
Question 62
He is in the habit of throwing dust in eyes of his superiors.
A. To put sand into eyes
B. To make blind
C. To deceive
D. To show false things
Question 63
In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.
A. law of the mob
B. law of the underworld
C. law of the constitution
D. law of the parliament
Question 64
He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.
A. He was in a drunken state
B. He was very cheerful
C. He talked incoherently
D. He was deeply engrossed in thoughts
Question 65
In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
A. Spending more than his income
B. Borrowing money liberally
C. Very rich
D. Wasting a lot of money
Question 66
Maya had a checkered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
B. A career which helped him make lot of money
C. A career where he signed a lot of cheques
D. Did odd jobs
Question 67
The sight of the accident made myflesh creep.
A. draw my attention
B. confused me
C. frightened me
D. worried me
Question 68
There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
A. rule that is difficult
B. rule that is fat changing
C. rule that cannot be broken or modified
D. rule that can be broken or modified
Question 69
Why do you wish to tread on the toes?
A. To give offence to them
B. To follow them grudgingly
C. To treat them indifferently
D. To be kicked by them
Question 70
He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.
A. To establish himself
B. To migrate
C. To join
D. To settle
Question 71
The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye
A. Not a worthy possession
B. unnecessary
C. A costly items
D. A possession of high value
Question 72
The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.
A. a personal view
B. a general view
C. a biased view
D. a detailed presentation
Question 73
He resigned the post of his own accord.
A. which he liked
B. according to his convenience
C. voluntarily and willingly
D. according to his judgement
Question 74
As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
A. giving speeches
B. the object of admiration
C. the centre of attraction
D. an object of public notice
Question 75
I ran out of money on my European tour.
A. exhausted my stock of
B. did not have enough
C. lost
D. carried a lot
Question 76
Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
A. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue
C. Suffer from persecution complex
D. Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Question 77
Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
A. Has no serious occupation
B. Is living comfortably
C. Is respected by everybody
D. Is held in high esteem
Question 78
His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
A. entertained
B. puzzled
C. annoyed
D. encouraged
Question 79
There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
A. Impure blood
B. Ill feeling
C. loody fights
D. Quarrels
Question 80
The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a teacup.
A. violent quarrel
B. fuss about a trifle
C. brittle situation
D. quarrel about tea cups
Question 81
Mohan always keeps himself to himself
A. Is too busy
B. Is selfish
C. Is unsociable
D. Does not take sides
Question 82
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
A. whispering
B. backbiting
C. gossip
D. light conversation
Question 83
My car broke down on way to the railway station.
A. stopped
B. met with an accident
C. ran out of petrol
D. failed to work
Question 84
My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
A. worked very hard
B. spent a huge amount
C. tried all tricks
D. bribed several persons
Question 85
He is always picking holes in every project.
A. creating problems in
B. finding fault with
C. suggesting improvement in
D. asking irrelevant questions on
Question 86
The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
A. project is over
B. decision is made
C. death is inevitable
D. cloth has been dyed
Question 87
Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A. born in a middle class family
B. born in a wealthy family
C. born in a royal family
D. born in a family of nationalists
Question 88
The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
A. caused unnecessary worries
B. brought about disharmony
C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
D. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
Question 89
The prince did not take after the king.
A. run after
B. follow
C. precede
D. resemble
Question 90
Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
A. Pretended sorrow
B. Tears a crocodile
C. A weeping crocodile
D. Mild regret
Question 91
The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
A. elevated
B. rewarded
C. punished
D. reprimanded
Question 92
He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
A. returned my kindness
B. did an act of kindness
C. improved my prospects
D. became suddenly good
Question 93
He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
A. giving bribes to get his work done
B. seeking advice from one and all
C. helping those who help him
D. making the best use of a favourable situation
Question 94
His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
A. Careful
B. Considerate
C. Polite
D. Upright
Question 95
It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
A. already late
B. appropriate time
C. desired occasion
D. auspicious moment
Question 96
He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.
A. Boosting the claims of
B. Championing the cause of
C. Seeking help of others for
D. Moving about with
Question 97
We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
A. give publicity to
B. publicly condemn
C. keep away from
D. not sympathise with
Question 98
Turban is in vogue in some communities.
A. in fashion
B. out of use
C. vaguely used
D. never used
Question 99
The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
A. surprised
B. hurt intensely
C. annoyed
D. irritated
Question 100
I requested him to put in a word for me.
A. introduce
B. assist
C. support
D. recommend
Question 101
The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.
A. coldly
B. boldly
C. ruthlessly
D. deliberately
Question 102
He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.
A. extreme hard work
B. keen business skills
C. dishonest dealings
D. sharp intelligence
Question 103
The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
A. very good friends
B. constantly fighting
C. associates in some action
D. suspicious of each other
Question 104
He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked.
A. Pressed down
B. Unduly under control
C. Below his thumb
D. Under tyrannical conditions.
Question 105
It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.
A. Detachment and seclusion
B. A tower made of ivory
C. Prison
D. Dream lands
Question 106
You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get the best buys.
A. Be calm and not be excitable
B. Have a cool head
C. Be uncommunicative
D. Be choosy
Question 107
There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.
A. the official machinery
B. the ordinary members
C. the majority
D. the cabinet ministers
Question 108
The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.
A. Cleaned the nose
B. Cheated
C. Abused
D. Slapped
Question 109
I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
A. Am in agreement
B. Am angry
C. Am indebted
D. Will join hands
Question 110
The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.
A. took an oath
B. took a risk
C. extended help
D. caused embarrassment
Question 111
Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down.
A. not to yield
B. resign
C. to accept the proposal unconditionally
D. withdraw
Question 112
The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.
A. remain silent
B. remain serious
C. remain mute
D. remain disturbed
Question 113
The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.
A. Prove
B. Probe
C. Highlight
D. Disclose
Question 114
His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
A. found acceptance with
B. was attentively listened to by
C. was appreciated by
D. was applauded by
Question 115
Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.
A. Is trying to do much
B. Is very greedy
C. Is always hungry
D. Has little regard for others
Question 116
The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
A. took no pains
B. did very irrelevant things
C. resorted to illegitimate practices
D. used all available means
Question 117
The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
A. gave him additional work
B. suspended his assignment
C. reprimanded him
D. forced him to resign
Question 118
In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
A. accede
B. yield
C. oblige
D. confirm
Question 119
Their business is now on its last legs.
A. About to fructify
B. About to perish
C. About to produce results
D. About to take off
Question 120
He went back on his promise to vote for me.
A. withdrew
B. forgot
C. reinforced
D. supported
Question 121
The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
A. became desperate
B. ran about wildly
C. become annoyed
D. felt disgusted
Question 122
I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
A. Imagine
B. Give birth
C. Understand
D. Depend
Question 123
To turn over a new leaf
A. To change completely one's course of action
B. To shift attention to new problems after having studied the old ones thoroughly
C. To cover up one's fault by wearing new marks
D. To change the old habits and adopt new ones
Question 124
A close shave
A. A lucky escape
B. A clean shave
C. A well guarded secret
D. A narrow escape
Question 125
To talk through one's hat
A. To speak fluently
B. To talk nonsense
C. To talk wisdom
D. To speak at random
Question 126
Harp on
A. To comment
B. To criticise
C. To keep on talking
D. To keep on insulting
Question 127
To be at daggers drawn
A. To be frightened
B. To be ready to face danger
C. To threaten one
D. To be bitter enemy
Question 128
To get into hot waters
A. To be impatient
B. To suffer a huge financial loss
C. To get into trouble
D. To be in a confused state of mind
Question 129
A fair crack of the whip
A. Severe punishment
B. A good check
C. A period of importance
D. Failure of administration
Question 130
To take with a grain of salt
A. To take with some reservation
B. To take with total disbelief
C. To take wholeheartedly
D. To take seriously
Question 131
To snap one's fingers
A. To speak abruptly
B. To accept immediately
C. To grasp eagerly
D. To become contemptuous of
Question 132
To throw down the glove
A. To resort to wrong tactics
B. To give a challenge
C. To accept defeat
D. To reject the prize
Question 133
To catch somebody on the hop
A. To give someone a surprise
B. To catch somebody off guard
C. To stand in the way of someone
D. To catch somebody suddenly
Question 134
To turn up one's nose at a thing
A. To show eagerness to have something
B. To show indifference
C. To treat it with contemptuous dislike or disgust
D. To start a grapple with it
Question 135
Will o' the wisp
A. Anything which eludes or deceives
B. To act in a childish way
C. To act in a foolish way
D. To have desires unbacked by efforts
Question 136
To talk one's head off
A. To talk loudly
B. To talk in whispers
C. To talk to oneself
D. To talk excessively
Question 137
To keep one's head
A. To be agile and active
B. To keep calm
C. To think coherently
D. None of these
Question 138
A pipe dream
A. A pleasant dream
B. A bad dream
C. An impracticable plan
D. A foolish idea
Question 139
To be in abeyance
A. To be in trouble
B. Dual minded
C. In a fighting mood
D. In suspense
Question 140
To spill the beans
A. To reveal secret information
B. To misbehave
C. To keep secrets
D. To talk irrelevant
Question 141
To save one's face
A. To hide oneself
B. To oppose
C. To evade disgrace
D. To say plainly
Question 142
To hold something in leash
A. To restrain
B. To disappoint
C. To dismiss
D. To discourage
Question 143
To cross swords
A. To fight
B. To defend
C. To kill
D. To rob
Question 144
To give up the ghost
A. To die
B. To make false appearance
C. To terrify others by acting in suspicious manner
D. To leave useless spirits
Question 145
To cast pearls before a swine
A. To spend recklessly
B. To spend a lot of money on the unkeep of domestic hogs
C. To waste money over trifles
D. To offer a person a thing which he cannot appreciate
Question 146
To bring one's eggs to a bad market
A. To face a humiliating situation
B. To bring one's commodities to a market where there is no demand for them
C. To show one's talents before audience which is incapable of appreciating them
D. To fail in one's plan because one goes to the wrong people for help
Question 147
To split hours
A. To sidetrack the issue
B. T quarrel over trifles
C. To indulge in over-refined arguments
D. To find faults with others
Question 148
To play fast and loose
A. To trust others
B. To be undependable
C. To cheat people
D. To hurt somebody's feelings
Question 149
A snake in the grass
A. Secret or hidden enemy
B. Unforeseen happening
C. Unrecognisable danger
D. Irreliable person
Question 150
To have an easy time of it
A. To take the world lightly
B. To indulge in frivolities
C. To squander away resources
D. To live in quiet and comfort
Question 151
A chip off the old block
A. A piece of wood
B. An old friend
C. Characteristics of one's ancestors
D. A good bargain
Question 152
To hit below the belt
A. To work confidentially
B. To harm unfairly
C. To strike at the exact position
D. To hit the correct mark
Question 153
To wash one's dirty linen in public
A. To criticise one's nature in public
B. To quarrel in the open
C. To do some ugly work in public
D. To discuss dirty and scandalous matters of personal nature in the presence of strangers
Question 154
To wrangle over an ass's shadow
A. To act in a foolish way
B. To quarrel over trifles
C. To waste time on petty things
D. To do something funny
Question 155
To give up the ghost
A. To suffer
B. To fight evil forces
C. To die
D. To become rational
Question 156
To stand to one's guns
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
Question 157
To smell a rat
A. To detect bad smell
B. To misunderstand
C. To suspect a trick or deceit
D. To see hidden meaning
Question 158
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
Question 159
All Agog
A. Everbody
B. All ready
C. Restless
D. Almighty
Question 160
Hobson's choice
A. Feeling of insecurity
B. Accept or leave the offer
C. Feeling of strength
D. Excellent choice
Question 161
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
Question 162
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
Question 163
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
Question 164
To frame a person
A. To befool someone
B. To make one appear guilty
C. To praise someone
D. A narrow escape
Question 165
To be at loggerheads
A. To have tough encounter
B. To be at enmity or strife
C. To face stiff opposition
D. To tax one's mind and body
Question 166
To throw up the sponge
A. To surrender or give up a contest
B. To offer a challenge
C. To become utterly disappointed
D. To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end
Question 167
To give/get the bird
A. To get the awaited
B. To have good luck
C. To send away
D. To get the impossible
Question 168
To be rolling in money
A. Wasting a lot of money
B. Very rich
C. Borrowing money liberally
D. Spending more than his income
Question 169
To get into a scrape
A. To get into a muddle
B. To find oneself in an awkward predicament
C. To get into irritating circumstances
D. To be trapped in a conspiracy
Question 170
A tall order
A. A task difficult to perform
B. A big problem
C. A royal summon
D. A big demand
Question 171
To play fast and loose
A. To beguile others
B. To be winning sometimes and losing at other times
C. To play with someone's feelings
D. To play tricks
Question 172
To have brush with
A. To start painting
B. To have good and pleasing terms
C. To be impressed
D. To have a slight encounter
Question 173
To set the people by ears
A. To box the people
B. To insult and disgrace the people
C. To punish heavily
D. To excite people to a quarrel
Question 174
To draw the long bow
A. To over-estimate oneself
B. To put up high demands
C. To demand a very high price
D. To make an exaggerated statement
Question 175
To fly off the handle
A. To take off
B. To be indifferent
C. To dislocate
D. To lose one's temper
Question 176
To draw a bead upon
A. To make prayers
B. To cause hindrance in work
C. To count the benefits
D. To take aim at
Question 177
To tempt providence
A. To invite punishment
B. To achieve a fortune
C. To take reckless risks
D. To have God's favour
Question 178
To haul over the coals
A. To put hand in a wrong task
B. To throw into the fire
C. To put to task
D. To say the wrong words
Question 179
To lose face
A. To look angry
B. To be humiliated
C. To be helpless
D. To look vacant
Question 180
To give chapter and verse for a thing
A. To produce the proof of something
B. To eulogize the qualities of a thing
C. To make publicity of a thing
D. To attach artificial value to a thing
Question 181
To hit the jackpot
A. To gamble
B. To make money unexpectedly
C. To inherit money
D. To become bankrupt
Question 182
To read between the lines
A. To concentrate
B. To read carefully
C. To suspect
D. To grasp the hidden meaning
Question 183
To turn the tables
A. To defeat
B. To oppose
C. To create chaos
D. None of the above
Question 184
To put the cart before the horse
A. To offer a person what he cannot eat
B. To force a person to do something
C. To raise obstacles
D. To reverse the natural order of things
Question 185
To turn the other cheek
A. To sulk and suffer
B. To respond to violence with violence
C. To respond to violence with non-violence
D. To be indifferent to peace overtures
Question 186
To beggars description
A. A poor statement
B. To describe things without care
C. Beyond one's power to describe adequately
D. None of these
Question 187
Tall order
A. Simple
B. Difficult
C. Customary
D. Too much
Question 188
To blaze trail
A. To set on fire
B. To be annoyed
C. To vehemently oppose
D. To initiate work in a movement
Question 189
To keep the ball rolling
A. To earn more and more
B. To work constantly
C. To keep the conversation going
D. To make the best use of
Question 190
To accept the Gauntlet
A. To accept defeat
B. To accept a challenge
C. To suffer humiliation
D. To accept an honour
Question 191
To pull one's socks up
A. To prepare
B. To try hard
C. To get ready
D. To depart
Question 192
To plough the sands
A. To work hard to achieve one's aim
B. To afford hope or ground for expecting a good result
C. To busy oneself in a way which cannot lead to any profitable result
D. To advance one's position in life
Question 193
To drink like a fish
A. To drink little
B. To drink alone
C. To be a drunkard
D. To drink in the company of others
Question 194
To be lost in the cloud
A. To meet with one's death
B. To be perplexed
C. To be concealed from view
D. To find oneself in a very uncomfortable position
Question 195
All and sundry
A. Greater share
B. All of a sudden
C. Completion of work
D. Everyone without distinction
Question 196
To give currency
A. To bestow importance
B. To misinterpret
C. To make publicly known
D. To originate
Question 197
To bite one's lips
A. repress an emotion
B. To feel sorry
C. To have doubt
D. To laugh at others
Question 198
Foar in the mouth
A. Bitten by a snake
B. To reveal the secret
C. To be furious
D. To be in the extreme hatred
Question 199
To fight to the bitter end
A. To fight the poison-tipped arrows
B. To fight to the last point of enemy position
C. To die fighting
D. To carry on a contest regardless of consequences
Question 200
To flog a dead horse
A. To act in a foolish way
B. To waste one's efforts
C. To revise interest in an old subject
D. To revive old memories
Question 201
To worship the rising sun
A. To honour a man who is coming into office
B. To honour the promising people
C. To indulge in flattery
D. To welcome the coming events
Question 202
French leave
A. Long absence
B. Leave on the pretext of illness
C. Casual leave
D. Absence without permission
Question 203
Within an ace of
A. Within one's reach
B. Very near
C. Within the hitting range
D. Narrowly
Question 204
To give a false colouring
A. To misrepresent
B. To submit the false report
C. To be dishonest
D. To conceal the facts
Question 205
Hush money
A. Money overdue
B. Easy money
C. Money earned by wrong means
D. Bribe paid to secure silence
Question 206
To disabuse one's mind
A. To conceal something
B. To remove a misapprehension
C. To banish from one's mind a thought
D. To proceed cautiously so as to avoid risks and dangers
Question 207
Castles in the air
A. Romantic designs
B. Perfect plans
C. Ideal projects
D. None of the above
Question 208
Dog in the manger
A. An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog
B. A dog that has no kennel of its own
C. A person who puts himself in difficulties on account of other people
D. A person who prevents others from enjoying something useless to himself
Question 209
Something up one's sleeve
A. A grand idea
B. A secret plan
C. A profitable plan
D. Something important
Question 210
A red letter day
A. An important day
B. An auspicious day
C. A dangerous day
D. An unimportant day
Question 211
To pay one back in the same coin
A. To provoke a person to quarrel
B. To offer another polite attention
C. To retaliate
D. To give a word of encouragement or praise to another
Question 212
A storm in a teacup
A. Unexpected event
B. A danger signal
C. Much excitement over something trivial
D. A great noise
Question 213
To blow hot and cold
A. Changing weather
B. To be trustworthy
C. To be inconsistent
D. To be rich and poor frequently
Question 214
Adam's ale
A. Grace
B. Pleasure
C. Water
D. Wine
Question 215
Queer somebody's pitch
A. Upset one's plan
B. Reprimand him
C. Check him
D. Work him up
Question 216
To see eye to eye with
A. To agree
B. To stare fixedly
C. To be angry
D. To take revenge
Question 217
To carry off the bell
A. To call others for help
B. To bag the first position
C. To steal all wealth and flee
D. To trouble others
Question 218
To take the wind out of another's sails
A. To manouevre to mislead another on the high seas
B. To cause harm to another
C. To defeat the motives of another
D. To anticipate another and to gain advantage over him
Question 219
A baker's dozen
A. Twelve
B. Charity
C. Thirteen
D. Allowance
Question 220
To pull strings
A. To exert hidden influence
B. To tease someone
C. To speed up
D. To start something
Question 221
At one's beck and call
A. Enjoying oneself without caring for others
B. To be always at one's service
C. To be under one's subjugation
D. To be in an advantageous position
Question 222
By the rule of thumb
A. By the use of force
B. By the use of trickery
C. By cheating and deception
D. By practical experience which is rather rough
Question 223
A jaundiced eye
A. Jealousy
B. A generous view
C. Angry
D. Prejudice
Question 224
To live in clover
A. To live in great comfort and luxury
B. To live a carefree life
C. To be surrounded by cares and worries
D. To live in great difficulty
Question 225
To carry the coal to Newcastle
A. To work hard
B. To finish a job
C. To do unnecessary things
D. To do menial jobs
Question 226
To have full hands
A. To be fully occupied
B. To be rich
C. To be in lot of troubles
D. To lead an easy life
Question 227
A green horn
A. An envious lady
B. A trainee
C. An inexperienced man
D. A soft-hearted man
Question 228
Swan-song
A. Music as sweet as a song of birds
B. A melodious song in praise of someone
C. Praise of a woman by her lover
D. Last work of a poet or musician before death
Question 229
A fool's errand
A. A blunder
B. An impossible task
C. A useless undertaking
D. None of these
Question 230
To see red
A. To be very angry
B. To victimise someone
C. To find fault with
D. To criticise others
Question 231
Pin-money
A. Bribery
B. Money paid for compensation
C. Alimony
D. Allowance made to a lady for her expenses
Question 232
To turn the cover
A. To take a new way of life
B. To work hard
C. To pass the crises
D. To hide the reality
Question 233
To turn amuck
A. To run a race
B. To run about in frenzy
C. To feel exhausted
D. To run to somebody's help
Question 234
To be old as the hills
A. To be very ancient
B. To be wise and learned
C. To be old but foolish
D. Not being worth the age
Question 235
To play the gallery
A. To work hard to achieve the best
B. Trying to get appreciation from least intelligent people
C. Use wrong means to achieve success
D. To be able to do a work easily
Question 236
To push somebody to the wall
A. To force someone into a position where there is only one choice to make
B. To humiliate him
C. To heckle him
D. To knock him down
Question 237
To keep the wolf away from the door
A. To keep away from extreme poverty
B. To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person
C. To keep alive
D. To hold the difficulties and dangers in check
Question 238
In double-quick time
A. Steadily
B. Very quickly
C. Gradually
D. Much time
Question 239
A bull in a china shop
A. A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life
B. A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people
C. A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted
D. A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required
Question 240
To look sharp
A. To concentrate
B. To speak roughly
C. To be attentive and active
D. To be quick
Question 241
To break the ice
A. To start quarreling
B. To end the hostility
C. To start a conversation
D. To end up partnership
Question 242
To be in two minds
A. To be dominated by someone else
B. To be uncertain
C. To work on somebody else's advice
D. To be in a critical state
Question 243
Get down to brass tacks
A. Start unravelling the mystery
B. Begin to discuss secret matters
C. Begin to talk in plain, straight forward terms
D. Get into the thick of a problem
Question 244
The pros and cons
A. For and against a thing
B. Foul and fair
C. Good and evil
D. Former and latter
Question 245
By fair means or foul
A. Without using common sense
B. Without difficulty
C. In any way, honest or dishonest
D. Having been instigated
Question 246
To show one's teeth
A. To ridicule
B. To face difficulties
C. To adopt a threatening attitude
D. To be humble
Question 247
To oil the knocker
A. To instigate a person to do a job
B. To do a work with increased pace
C. To tip the office-boy
D. To revive old enmity
Question 248
Leave one to sink or swim
A. To be in a dilemma
B. To leave to one's fate
C. To put one in difficulty
D. Not to help one
Question 249
To show the white feather
A. To show signs of cowardice
B. To seek peace
C. To show arrogance
D. To become polite
Question 250
A sop to cerberus
A. Bribery
B. Hush money
C. Ransom to an enemy
D. Money for compensation
Question 251
To look down one's nose at
A. To backbite
B. To show anger
C. To insult in the presence of others
D. To regard with half-hidden displeasure or contempt
Question 252
To pour oil in troubled water
A. To foment trouble
B. To add to the trouble
C. To instigate
D. To calm a quarrel with soothing words
Question 253
To cut the cackle
A. To humiliate
B. To annoy someone
C. To act in a friendly way
D. To stop talking and start
Question 254
To rip up old sores
A. To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten
B. To censure someone in strong terms
C. To strain one's thoughts to the most
D. To preserve oneself from harm
Question 255
To leave no avenue unexplored
A. To call in question
B. To roam about
C. To try every source
D. To depend on
Question 256
To give one a long rope
A. To speak ill of
B. To get into trouble
C. To dismiss
D. To allow a man to continue his mistakes or crimes
Question 257
Hard-pressed
A. Bewildered
B. Insulted
C. Hard discipline
D. In difficulties
Question 258
To play on a fiddle
A. To play upon a musical instrument
B. To play an important role
C. To be busy over trifles
D. To be busy over important matter
Question 259
To take somebody for a ride
A. To provide entertainment
B. To keep company
C. To deceive or humiliate him/her
D. To exploit a person
Question 260
A square peg in a round hole
A. An impossible task
B. A scheme that never works
C. A person unsuited to the position he fills
D. None of these
Question 261
Spick and span
A. Neat and clean
B. Outspoken
C. A ready-made thing
D. Garrulous
Question 262
To hit the nail on the head
A. To hit the target
B. To catch someone napping
C. To guess right
D. To settle the old score
Question 263
To be at one's finger's ends
A. To be hopeless
B. To be highly perplexed
C. To be completely conversant with
D. To count things
Question 264
To mind one's P's and Q's
A. To be cautious
B. To be accurate and precise
C. To be careful of one's accounts
D. To be careful of one's personality
Question 265
To cool one's heels
A. To rest for sometime
B. To give no importance to someone
C. To remain in a comfortable position
D. To be kept waiting for sometime
Question 266
To put somebody in his place
A. To turn him out
B. To honour him
C. To give him due respect
D. To make him humble
Question 267
To hit the jackpot
A. To gamble
B. To get an unexpected victory
C. To be wealthy
D. To make money unexpectedly
Question 268
To give one's ears
A. To make almost any sacrifice
B. To listen carefully
C. To refuse to listen
D. To incite someone
Question 269
To speak daggers
A. To abuse someone
B. To indulge in voracious talks
C. To speak to a person with hostility
D. None of these
Question 270
To talk shop
A. To talk nonsense
B. To talk reasonably
C. To talk about business or professional affairs
D. To abuse someone
Question 271
To let the cat out of the bag
A. To give latitude
B. To show compassion
C. To miss a golden opportunity
D. To tell a secret without intending to do so
Question 272
To bear the palm
A. To win
B. To accept a challenge
C. To accept defeat
D. To endure something
Question 273
To hang up one's hat
A. To challenge
B. To surrender
C. To postpone
D. To make oneself comfortable in another person's home
Question 274
Be in the mire
A. Be under debt
B. Be in love
C. Be in difficulties
D. Be uneasy
Question 275
To keep one's head above water
A. To be cautious
B. To be out of debt
C. To remain aloof
D. None of these
Question 276
To pay off old scores
A. To have one's revenge
B. To settle a dispute
C. To repay the old loan
D. None of these
Question 277
To change colour
A. To change appearance
B. To get frightened
C. To favour the wrong person
D. None of these
Question 278
To get the hang of a thing
A. To know a secret
B. To understand the meaning of it
C. To find the cause of something
D. None of these
Question 279
To give a rap on the knuckles
A. To eulogise
B. To chatise
C. To condemn
D. To rebuke
Question 280
To go to each other hammer and tongs
A. To fight with weapons
B. To argue noisily
C. To hug each other
D. To go crazy about meeting each other
Question 281
A cock and bull story
A. A true story
B. A children's story
C. A story of animals
D. A foolish and concocted story
Question 282
To cut the Gordian knot
A. To solve a difficult problem
B. To be victorious
C. To break ties with someone
D. To defeat a powerful person
Question 283
To make a shot
A. To retaliate
B. To hit someone
C. To make a guess
D. To achieve one's objective
Question 284
To live fast
A. To live a life of dissipation
B. To accomplish a purpose
C. To do a task hurriedly
D. To use up one's income as fast as it comes in
Question 285
To beat the air
A. To make frantic efforts
B. To act foolishly
C. To make efforts that are useless or vain
D. To make every possible effort
Question 286
To wrangle over an ass's shadow
A. To act in a foolish way
B. To do something funny
C. To quarrel over trifles
D. To quarrel over the possession of an ass
Question 287
A man of weight
A. A fat person
B. To truthful and trustworthy man
C. A man of importance
D. A notorious man
Question 288
Once in a blue moon
A. Once in a month
B. Bi-weekly
C. On rare occasions
D. Every now and then
Question 289
To be a good Samaritan
A. To be law-abiding
B. A wise person
C. A religious person
D. A genuinely charitable person
Question 290
To have one's heart in one's boots
A. To be deeply depressed
B. To be frightened
C. To get angry
D. To keep a secret
Question 291
Pell-mell
A. In hurried disorder
B. Gaiety and excitement
C. Extremely worried
D. None of these
Question 292
To hold a brief for
A. To help someone
B. To do someone a favour
C. To stay on for a brief period
D. To defend someone
Question 293
To take a leaf out of somebody's book
A. To take him as a model
B. To steal something valuable
C. To follow the dictates of someone
D. To conform to others standard
Question 294
To strike one's colours
A. To fight vigorously
B. To work hard
C. To surrender
D. To make a rude gesture
Question 295
To put one on one's mettle
A. To rouse one to do one's best
B. To ruin somebody
C. To discourage a person
D. To incite a person to fight
Question 296
To hold somebody to ransom
A. To keep captive and demand concession
B. To humiliate
C. To offer bribe
D. To blackmail and extract money
Question 297
To set the thames on fire
A. To do something remarkable
B. To try to do the impossible
C. To burn something to ashes
D. To fling ironical remarks
Question 298
To cry wolf
A. To grieve over something which cannot be recovered
B. To cry from grief inconsolably
C. To raise a false alarm
D. To announce to one and all
Question 299
To ride hell for Leather
A. To ride with furious speed
B. To adopt false means to succeed
C. To work hard for a small accomplishment
D. To earn money by all means
Question 300
The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishers.
A. listened carefully
B. was deadly opposed
C. posed indifference
D. did not pay any attention
Question 301
I am ambitious and never want to rest on my laurels.
A. be dissatisfied
B. be satisfied
C. be complacent
D. be good
Question 302
The aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water.
A. makes me sick
B. makes me giddy
C. makes me vomit
D. stimulates my appetite
Question 303
Things are progressing well. Don't do anything to rock the boat.
A. create difficulties
B. conspire against
C. upset the balance
D. agitate against
Question 304
His father advised him to be fair and square in his dealings lest he should fall into trouble.
A. considerate
B. upright
C. careful
D. polite
Question 305
The young heir to his father's huge estate made ducks and drakes of his patrimony.
A. made best use of
B. took stock of
C. squandered lavishly
D. invested wisely
Question 306
I sent him about his business as I could stand his insolence no longer.
A. broke the partnership with him
B. requested him to bother someone else
C. dismissed him peremptorily
D. abused him heartily
Question 307
The casting vote of the chairman clinched the issue.
A. closed
B. decided
C. finished
D. started
Question 308
We should guard against our green-eyed friends.
A. rich
B. jealous
C. handsome
D. enthusiastic
Question 309
It goes to his heart to see so much misery.
A. influences him
B. touches him deeply
C. makes him yield
D. annoys him
Question 310
Rajeev achieved success by resorting to a hole and corner method.
A. obscure
B. usual
C. underhand
D. clever
Question 311
There is no love lost between the two neighbours.
A. close friendship
B. intense dislike
C. a love-hate relationship
D. cool indifference
Question 312
He is a person after my own heart.
A. an object of mockery
B. an emotional man
C. a happy go lucky fellow
D. exactly to one's own liking
Question 313
To make clean breast of
A. To gain prominence
B. To praise oneself
C. To confess without of reserve
D. To destroy before it blooms
Question 314
To keeps one's temper
A. To become hungry
B. To be in good mood
C. To preserve ones energy
D. To be aloof from
Question 315
To catch a tartar
A. To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
B. To catch a dangerous person
C. To meet with disaster
D. To deal with a person who is more than one's match
Question 316
To drive home
A. To find one's roots
B. To return to place of rest
C. Back to original position
D. To emphasise
Question 317
To have an axe to grind
A. A private end to serve
B. To fail to arouse interest
C. To have no result
D. To work for both sides
Question 318
To cry wolf
A. To listen eagerly
B. To give false alarm
C. To turn pale
D. To keep off starvation
Question 319
To end in smoke
A. To make completely understand
B. To ruin oneself
C. To excite great applause
D. To overcome someone
Question 320
To be above board
A. To have a good height
B. To be honest in any business deal
C. They have no debts
D. To try to be beautiful
Question 321
To put one's hand to plough
A. To take up agricultural farming
B. To take a difficult task
C. To get entangled into unnecessary things
D. Take interest in technical work
Question 322
To pick holes
A. To find some reason to quarrel
B. To destroy something
C. To criticise someone
D. To cut some part of an item
Question 323
To leave someone in the lurch
A. To come to compromise with someone
B. Constant source of annoyance to someone
C. To put someone at ease
D. To desert someone in his difficulties
Question 324
To play second fiddle
A. To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B. To reduce importance of one's senior
C. To support the role and view of another person
D. To do back seat driving
Question 325
To beg the question
A. To refer to
B. To take for granted
C. To raise objections
D. To be discussed
Question 326
A black sheep
A. An unlucky person
B. A lucky person
C. An ugly person
D. None of the above
Question 327
A man of straw
A. A man of no substance
B. A very active person
C. A worthy fellow
D. An unreasonable person
Question 328
To smell a rat
A. To see signs of plague epidemic
B. To get bad small of a bad dead rat
C. To suspect foul dealings
D. To be in a bad mood
Question 329
To hit the nail right on the head
A. To do the right thing
B. To destroy one's reputation
C. To announce one's fixed views
D. To teach someone a lesson
Question 330
To set one's face against
A. To oppose with determination
B. To judge by appearence
C. To get out of difficulty
D. To look at one steadily
Question 331
Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in a advance.
A. Toppled over
B. Bribed
C. Given advance information
D. Threatened
Question 332
I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.
A. scolded me
B. insulted me
C. abused me
D. ignored me
Question 333
He passed himself off as a noble man.
A. Was regarded as
B. Pretended to be
C. Was thought to be
D. Was looked upon
Question 334
This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
A. going on slowly
B. hotly debated
C. stuck up
D. ignored
Question 335
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
A. die on a horse back
B. die in the battlefield
C. die while still working
D. die with honour
Question 336
The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
A. a keen contest
B. a huge attraction
C. a lovely spectacle
D. a game without any result
Question 337
Despite being under debt, Amit still keeps a good table.
A. keeps up an outward show of prosperity
B. entertains his guests sumptuously
C. helps his friends with money
D. is lively and gay when his friends call
Question 338
He has reached present position in his job through elbow grease.
A. his persistent fighting
B. his good connections
C. flattering his superiors
D. his hard work
Question 339
When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
A. became desperate
B. felt sad
C. became angry
D. became discouraged
Question 340
Some of us are really in a Catch-22 situation.
A. absurd
B. dangerous
C. hopeful
D. depressive
Question 341
Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
A. Political influence
B. Backing influence
C. Deserving and proper influence
D. Secret and unfair influence
Question 342
Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
A. advertise
B. cater to the public taste
C. attempt to appeal to popular taste
D. depend upon the public for approval
Question 343
Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A. born in a royal family
B. born in a middle class family
C. born in a family of nationalists
D. born in a wealthy family
Question 344
Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.
A. Make a stew
B. Boil
C. Suffer in his own juice
D. Suffer for his own act
Question 345
When the police came, thieves took to their heels.
A. were taken by surprise
B. took to flight
C. took shelter in a tall building
D. unconditionally surrendered
Question 346
The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
A. highlight
B. show
C. offer
D. promise
Question 347
The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
A. did very irrelevant things
B. used all available means
C. took no pains
D. resorted to illegitimate practices
Question 348
When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the longbow.
A. get excited
B. exaggerate
C. get emotional
D. understate
Question 349
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
A. wasting his money
B. becoming overgenerous
C. overtaxing his energies
D. losing his objectives
Question 350
The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation
A. cancel
B. discuss
C. reconsider
D. postpone
Question 351
He will win this election hands down.
A. win easily
B. win with a big margin
C. win with a narrow margin
D. scrape through
Question 352
Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet
A. flatters
B. praises others
C. admonishes others
D. praises himself
Question 353
Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry in the wilderness.
A. a cry in vain
B. an unpleasant situation
C. a cry with a laughter
D. a laughter having no end
Question 354
There was a job for me to cut my teeth on.
A. to try
B. to gain experiences
C. to sharpen my wits
D. to earn a decent salary
Question 355
I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
A. talking nonsense
B. talking ignorantly
C. talking irresponsibly
D. talking insultingly
Question 356
The sworn enemies have decided to bury the hatchet.
A. to help each other
B. to avoid each other
C. to make peace
D. to become partners
Question 357
The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.
A. stopped
B. postponed
C. dropped
D. cancelled
Question 358
Having sold off his factory, Mr. Roy is now a gentleman at large.
A. held in high esteem
B. respected to everybody
C. has no serious occupation
D. living comfortably
Question 359
In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.
A. remain unaffected
B. do without the help of others
C. survive in isolation
D. remain non-aligned
Question 360
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends.
A. putting in sustained efforts
B. working at night also
C. working hard
D. overtaxing his energies
Question 361
He has been working on and off for several years on this research project.
A. at intervals
B. continuously
C. rarely
D. painstakingly
Question 362
He took to heart the death of his wife as he was very much attached to her.
A. was shocked by
B. was ruined by
C. was deeply affected by
D. was condoled
Question 363
Inspite of his poverty, Ravi believed in keeping up appearances.
A. showing indifference
B. maintaining outward show
C. showing good manners
D. revealing the truth
Question 364
They sold their house because it was a real white elephant.
A. an expensive one
B. a big one
C. a useless one
D. a rare find
Question 365
He always leads others up the garden path.
A. befools others
B. advises others to their advantage
C. deceives others
D. worries others
Question 366
He was a king who ruled his subjects with a high hand.
A. oppresively
B. kindly
C. conveniently
D. sympathetically
Question 367
As our army attacked, the enemy retreated pell-mell.
A. hurriedly
B. in a disorderly manner
C. in a heap
D. without the least thought
Question 368
It is evident from the minister's statement that heads will roll.
A. government will change
B. transfers will take place
C. dismissals will occur
D. heads of department will have to repent
Question 369
The politician was able to sway the mob with his gift of the gab.
A. fluency of speech
B. flattering words
C. abundance of promises
D. political foresight
Question 370
After a lot of arguments over losses in the partnership firm, Aditya put his cards on the table to show Rasheed his sincerity.
A. withdraw his partnership
B. reserved his right
C. concealed nothing
D. sought pardon
Question 371
The great warrior, Baji-Prabhu, held the enemy at bay but was killed in the end.
A. prevented the enemy from coming too near
B. did not allow the enemy to attack his position
C. launched a counter attack after initial success
D. retreated initially but launched a heavy attack afterwards
Question 372
Those who make no bones about such actions face a tough opposition.
A. invite no comments
B. make no plan
C. do without hesitation
D. felt uneasy
Question 373
He is in the habit of fishing in troubled waters.
A. putting others in trouble
B. indulging in evil conspirancies
C. aggravating the situation
D. taking advantage of troubled conditions for personal profit
Question 374
He has such a nature that he must have a finger in every pie.
A. do things with his own hands
B. help everyone in need
C. meddle in every affair
D. dominate everybody else
Question 375
Mrs. Khnna has been in the blues for the last several weeks.
A. unwell
B. lonely
C. penniless
D. depressed
Question 376
Honesty is at a discount, where corruption is the rule.
A. discouraged
B. rare
C. undervalued
D. unknown
Question 377
We have to keep our fingers crossed till the final result is declared.
A. keep praying
B. feel suspicious
C. wait expectantly
D. feel scared
Question 378
The Chief Minister had the Inspector General of Police to fill him in on the behaviour of the arrested terrorists.
A. probe into the cases against the terrorists
B. take action against the terrorists
C. inform him about the terrorists
D. None of these
Question 379
It will be wise on your part to let the bygones be bygones.
A. resist the past
B. ignore the past
C. recollect the past
D. revive the past
Question 380
To all intent and purposes he is a good man.
A. finally
B. practically
C. above all
D. in practice
Question 381
The recent film 'Secular India' has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women's Bill boiling.
A. to earn enough support for
B. to force the authorities to reconsider
C. keep the controversy alive
D. none of these
Question 382
Don't stick your neck out.
A. interfere
B. look outside
C. invite trouble unnecessarily
D. move
Question 383
He got hold of the wrong end of the stick.
A. committed a blunder
B. misjudged a situation
C. fixed wrong priorities
D. felt uneasy
Question 384
At a party, he is always in high spirits.
A. talkative
B. cheerful
C. drunk
D. uncontrollable
Question 385
The popularity of the yesteryears' superstar is on the wane.
A. growing more
B. at its peak
C. growing less
D. at rock bottom
Question 386
The members of the group were at odds over the selection procedure.
A. acting foolishly
B. in dispute
C. unanimous
D. behaving childishly
Question 387
He is a great hand at organising public meetings.
A. very fond of
B. expert at
C. accustomed to
D. well qualified for
Question 388
If you pass this difficult examination, it will be a feather in your cap.
A. you will get a very good job
B. you will feel proud of it
C. your parents will be very happy
D. you will get a scholarship for higher studies
Question 389
He always cuts both ends.
A. works for both sides
B. argues in support of both sides of the issue
C. behaves dishonestly
D. creates discord among friends
Question 390
You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
A. hurt me
B. abuse me
C. terrify me
D. cheat me
Question 391
There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
A. rule that is difficult
B. rule that is fast changing
C. rule that cannot be broken or modified
D. rule that can be broken or modified
Question 392
Our school is within a stone's throw of the railway station.
A. within a certain radius
B. at a short distance
C. within a definite circumference
D. very far off
Question 393
The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him too work more.
A. made him unhappy
B. created a lot of unhappiness
C. created an atmosphere of confrontation
D. brought matters to a decisive point
Question 394
I just paid him a left-handed compliment.
A. an honest
B. a well deserved
C. an insincere
D. a flattering
Question 395
It is Rashmi who wears the trousers in their house and he timidly allows it.
A. dresses glamorously
B. earns a living
C. is dominant
D. makes all the decision
Question 396
The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.
A. inevitable
B. at the top
C. necessary
D. in danger
Question 397
Who will carry the day in this war?
A. win
B. attack first
C. be defeated
D. withdraw first
Question 398
It is clear that the ideas of both reformers ran in the same groove.
A. promoted each other
B. clashed with each other
C. advanced in harmony
D. moved in different directions
Question 399
It is difficult for me to believe you, so please put down everything in black and white.
A. in detail
B. in written form
C. sequentially, as it happened
D. what you saw
Question 400
There was opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.
A. the majority
B. the ordinary members
C. the cabinet members
D. the official machinery
Question 401
He is temporarily in charge of the company and is trying to feather his nest.
A. raise the image of the company
B. bring order and discipline in the company
C. act for his own future benefits
D. practice his own brand of management philosophy
Question 402
My mother is in raptures over her new stove.
A. very enthusiastic
B. working vigorously
C. completely dissatisfied with
D. extremely angry
Question 403
He left his friend in lurch.
A. left forever
B. left temporarily
C. left to his fate
D. left when he was needing help
Question 404
He rides the high horse because of his high connection.
A. is famous
B. talks flatteringly
C. puts on airs
D. is prosperous
Question 405
In every thing that he does he has an eye to the main chance.
A. he organises it well
B. he evinces interest only in being things
C. he does not leave things to chance
D. his object is to make money
Question 406
We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
A. keep away from
B. publicly condemn
C. give publicly to
D. not sympathise with
Question 407
He is a queer fish, I have failed to understand him.
A. funny person
B. sensitive person
C. strange person
D. quarrelsome person
Question 408
He threw cold water over the project that the secretary had prepared.
A. encouraged
B. discouraged
C. cleared
D. rejected
Question 409
The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10 kgs free wheat a month for all rural families.
A. extended help
B. took an oath
C. caused embarrassment
D. took a risk
Question 410
I won't mind even if he goes to dogs.
A. goes mad
B. is insulted
C. is ruined
D. becomes brutal
Question 411
He is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
A. scoundrel
B. rogue
C. hypocrite
D. crook
Question 412
Mr. Roy is known as a shop lifter in the city commercial centre.
A. daily visitor
B. buyer of all new things
C. smuggler
D. a thief in guise of customer
Question 413
The company has been handed over to new masters lock, stock and barrel.
A. financially
B. partially
C. completely
D. administratively
Question 414
Shweta might scream blue murder, but I feel Ritu should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
A. suffer from persecution complex
B. try to prove herself as more suited to the job
C. regard it as an act of partiality
D. make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Question 415
It was out of place for him to talk on politics when the seminar was arranged to discuss recent trends in literature.
A. foolish
B. strange
C. inappropriate
D. odd
Question 416
Whenever I meet him he pulls a long face.
A. looks angry
B. looks cheerful
C. looks gloomy
D. looks indifferent
Question 417
The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
A. worried me
B. frightened me
C. confused me
D. drew my attention
Question 418
The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal has not brought to light any startling facts.
A. proved
B. highlighted
C. disclosed
D. probed
Question 419
I stood my ground inspite of many pressures.
A. remained firm
B. was obstinate
C. was prejudiced
D. felt shaky
Question 420
He is a plain, simple and sincere man. He will always call a spade a spade.
A. say something to be taken seriously
B. desist from making controversial statement
C. find meaning or purpose in your action
D. None of the above
Question 421
Childhood and innocence lie cheek by jowl.
A. together
B. one after another
C. side by side
D. proportionately
Question 422
It is difficult to keep a level head in these days of mounting prices.
A. remain cool and composed
B. eke out existence
C. make both ends meet
D. maintain standard of living
Question 423
He is in the habit of chewing the cuds.
A. accusing others
B. crying over spilt milk
C. forgetting things
D. to muse on
Question 424
At Christmas, even the elderly fathers paint the town red.
A. indulge in rioting
B. paint the houses red
C. spill red wine
D. have a lively time
Question 425
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
A. a relevant problem
B. a dying issue
C. an irrelevant problem
D. a widely debated issue
Question 426
The speaker's observations on the subject were beside the mark.
A. correct
B. exaggerated
C. incorrect
D. irrelevant
Question 427
His voice gets on my nerves.
A. makes me sad
B. irritates me
C. makes me ill
D. pierces my eardrums
Question 428
He works by fits and starts.
A. consistently
B. irregularly
C. in high spirits
D. enthusiastically
Question 429
Manoj always keeps himself to himself.
A. is selfish
B. does not take sides
C. is unsociable
D. is too busy
Question 430
The train was late and we had to kick our heels.
A. run fast
B. wait eagerly
C. waste time
D. play some game
Question 431
He is at loggerheads with his assistants about the management of the concern.
A. differing strongly
B. in agreement
C. in confusion
D. undecided
Question 432
He is really a broken reed.
A. a frustrated man
B. an unsuccessful person
C. undependable
D. one who has lost in business
Question 433
The doctor says the patient has turned the corner.
A. completely recovered
B. become worse
C. passed the crisis
D. died
Question 434
He fell ill at ease after receiving the letter from his son.
A. disturbed
B. relieved
C. embarrassed
D. sick
Question 435
Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided to put his foot down.
A. resign
B. not to yield
C. withdraw
D. accept the proposal unconditionally
Question 436
The police are used to seeing the seamy side of life.
A. an adventurous life
B. a life full of risks
C. immoral aspects of society
D. criminal society
Question 437
In almost every party, my friend tries to rule the roost.
A. to make friends
B. to domineer
C. to remain aloof
D. to become popular
Question 438
She was received by her friends with open arms.
A. indifferently
B. warmly
C. casually
D. coldly
Question 439
In parliament, every member can have the floor with the permission of the speaker.
A. leave the house
B. make a speech
C. raise an issue
D. speak against his own party
Question 440
The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
A. to show no reaction
B. to take rest
C. to be on the defensive
D. to be cautious
Question 441
Sumit had to look high and low before he could find his scooter key.
A. nowhere
B. always
C. everywhere
D. somewhere
Question 442
No caring for the family, Devender wanted to gather roses only.
A. wanted to paint a rosy picture of the past
B. wanted to start business of roses
C. wanted to make safe investment
D. wanted to seek all the enjoyments of life
Question 443
She rejected his proposal of marriage point blank.
A. directly
B. pointedly
C. abruptly
D. briefly
Question 444
With regard to licensing policy, it is advisable for every state to cut corners.
A. become lenient
B. amend the existing rules
C. exercise strict control
D. simplify the procedure
Question 445
The sailor found himself between the devil and the deep sea.
A. lost in the deep ocean
B. facing two challenges
C. facing two equally bad alternatives
D. confronting two opportunities
Question 446
Do not add fuel to the fire.
A. create problem
B. harass
C. aggravate trouble
D. calm down
Question 447
Kamal was left high and dry by his friends when he lost all his money.
A. isolated
B. rejected
C. wounded
D. depressed
Question 448
He knew she was dead but was completely at sea about the cause of her death.
A. anxious
B. confused
C. ignorant
D. certain
Question 449
If you rub him the wrong way, he is bond to react.
A. annoy him
B. abuse him
C. flatter him
D. encourage him
Question 450
We should abstain from casting aspersions on the character of our colleagues.
A. passing critical remarks
B. cracking silly jokes
C. paying left-handed compliments
D. passing slanderous remarks
Question 451
Dishonesty is at a premium in almost all spheres of public life.
A. prevalent
B. practised openly
C. encouraged
D. valued highly
Question 452
The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.
A. very low
B. at the top
C. in danger
D. appropriate
Question 453
The staff have felt on edge ever since they heard the rumour about retrenchment.
A. nervous
B. unhappy
C. disheartened
D. scared
Question 454
He resigned the post of his own accord.
A. according to his judgement
B. which he liked
C. voluntarily and willingly
D. according to his convenience
Question 455
He was trying to put across his ideas to his audience.
A. to convey
B. to cross
C. to influence
D. to convince
Question 456
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
A. light conversation
B. gossip
C. backbiting
D. whispering
Question 457
The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.
A. voiced
B. declared
C. emphasised
D. suggested
Question 458
Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.
A. put any blame on others
B. pretend to be unaware of the matter
C. approach the matter in a round about way
D. try to impress me with your arguments
Question 459
The rebels held out for about a month.
A. bargained
B. resisted
C. retreated
D. waited
Question 460
in the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
A. die with honour
B. die on a horse back
C. die while still working
D. die in the battle field
Question 461
Last evening I was held up at the meeting.
A. kept
B. detained
C. stopped
D. delayed
Question 462
He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize.
A. became delirious
B. danced on his toes
C. was dizzy
D. was wild with excitement
Question 463
The promotions were granted across the board.
A. to those sitting diagonally opposite
B. to those working for other board
C. selectively with a few exceptions
D. to all without exceptions
Question 464
To tell you in a nutshell, lust for power and money has almost spoiled him.
A. as objectively as possible
B. in a simple and brief manner
C. an actual experience described vividly
D. to take in confidence
Question 465
The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
A. irritated
B. annoyed
C. surprised
D. hurt intensely
Question 466
She was in a brown study and did not notice my entrance.
A. reverie
B. fear
C. sleep
D. dream
Question 467
Over and above the household work, she works in a factory on a part-time basis.
A. beside
B. in addition to
C. together with
D. in place of
Question 468
Rejesh and Vikas have remained friends through thick and thin.
A. inspite of all difficulties
B. under all circumstances
C. through days of struggle
D. through happy days
Question 469
I stood up for him when everyone else was criticising him.
A. tolerated him
B. faced him boldly
C. supported him energetically
D. opposed him insistently
Question 470
In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.
A. be tough in order to be successful
B. use pleasant words to make things smooth
C. accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
D. make unpleasant things better
Question 471
The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.
A. very low
B. in danger
C. at the top
D. appropriate
Question 472
The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
A. brought about disharmony
B. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
C. caused unnecessary worry
D. caused a pleasant atmosphere
Question 473
I ran out of money on my European tour.
A. carried a lot of
B. lost
C. did not have enough
D. exhausted my stock of
Question 474
Seema is a little hard of hearing.
A. inaudible
B. disinterested
C. deaf
D. insensitive
Question 475
I hope it will not put you out if I am late.
A. worry out
B. please you
C. irritate you
D. harm you
Question 476
It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
A. auspicious moment
B. desired occasion
C. appropriate time
D. already late
Question 477
A large number of small scale industries have been set up in the rural areas.
A. upgraded
B. opened
C. demolished
D. encouraged
Question 478
The authorities took him to task for this negligence.
A. forced him to resign
B. suspended his assignment
C. reprimanded him
D. gave him additional work
Question 479
The country's economy is beginning to look up now.
A. remain static
B. improve
C. look clear
D. go down
Question 480
I did not know that he was pulling my leg all the time.
A. befooling me
B. degrading me
C. defaming me
D. complimenting me
Question 481
Inspite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants the Government has decided not to give in.
A. conform
B. oblige
C. accede
D. yield
Question 482
He has come up during the last five years.
A. fallen in rank
B. risen in status
C. become proud
D. become humble
Question 483
The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
A. felt disgusted
B. became annoyed
C. ran about wildly
D. became desperate
Question 484
Have you given up the idea of accepting the new assignment?
A. postponed
B. adopted
C. amended
D. abandoned
Question 485
At my friend's tea party I fell in with a strange fellow.
A. had a quarrel with
B. met accidentally
C. had an argument with
D. made friends with
Question 486
Many people called on the minister when he was ill.
A. helped
B. surrounded
C. visited
D. criticised
Question 487
The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
A. make things difficult
B. confuse matters
C. encounter difficulties
D. create problems
Question 488
Wait here, I shall be back in a jiffy.
A. in a hurry
B. by some vehicle
C. at once
D. after some time
Question 489
i have come to know of your hole and corner method of dealing with people.
A. strict
B. servile
C. secret
D. suspicious
Question 490
The trade union's seemingly rightful demand is only a stalking horse to blackmail the management.
A. trick
B. proposal
C. pretence
D. suggestion
Question 491
The number of globetrotters has increased after the Second World War.
A. foreign countries
B. great persons
C. people of importance
D. travellers around the world
Question 492
The story published in the newspaper is not true, but the journalist has painted it in bright colours.
A. provided illustrations with it
B. exaggerated it
C. made it more comic
D. added some emotional incident to it
Question 493
Please do not indulge in double dealing.
A. dealing improperly
B. deception
C. two standards
D. two jobs
Question 494
If Gaurav does not complete the work allotted to him properly, we shall send him packing.
A. put him in packing department
B. give him our best wishes
C. give him another work
D. None of the above
Question 495
By putting on the mime act, Deepak stole some of the thunder of Peter's speech.
A. made unimpressive
B. made a lot of noise
C. filched something
D. detracted the listeners from
Question 496
His boss was always breathing down his neck.
A. abusing and ill-treating him
B. watching all his actions closely
C. shouting loudly at him
D. giving him strenuous work
Question 497
Kamal told the audience to hold their peace until he had finished his address.
A. remain peaceful
B. keep silent
C. remain seated
D. become reconciled
Question 498
he was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.
A. in his study room
B. absorbed in reading
C. absent-minded
D. in a state of shock
Question 499
The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on tenterhooks.
A. in excited wait
B. in seething anger
C. on constant move
D. in anxious suspense
Question 500
It was such a strange affair that I could not make head or tail of it.
A. face it
B. tolerate it
C. remember it
D. understand it
Question 501
Being an introvert, He will only eat his heart out.
A. eat too much
B. keep brooding
C. invite trouble
D. suffer silently
Question 502
His oily tongue has won him promotion.
A. soft speech
B. word power
C. flattery
D. fluency in speech
Question 503
The M.P. from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.
A. parading his own good deeds
B. speaking too loudly
C. looking after his own interest
D. making long speeches
Question 504
A good teacher should have the gift of the gab.
A. a good personality
B. a talent for acting
C. a talent for speaking
D. an interest in discipline
Question 505
The social worker rendered yeoman service to the victims.
A. excellent service
B. paid service
C. free, generous help
D. needed aid
Question 506
If you rub him the wrong way, he is bound to react.
A. flatter him
B. encourage him
C. annoy him
D. abuse him
Question 507
The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
A. a game without any result
B. a keen contest
C. a lovely spectacle
D. a huge attraction
Question 508
He bids fair to be an excellent cricketer.
A. seems likely
B. is ambitious
C. is confident
D. is unlikely
Question 509
Leaders should not only make speeches, they should also be prepared to bell the cat.
A. to be alert of the enemy
B. to take lead in danger
C. to speak against a wrong policy
D. to have enough say in the government
Question 510
The police fired at random at the violent crowd and several persons lost their lives.
A. pointedly
B. aimlessly
C. unwillingly
D. intentionally
Question 511
Do not ride rough shod over the poor.
A. give undue importance to
B. hate
C. treat harshly
D. pamper
Question 512
I have been betrayed by my own flesh and blood.
A. relatives
B. friends
C. children
D. acquaintances
Question 513
He can get the job if he has the mind.
A. has the courtesy
B. has the willingness
C. has a good memory
D. is intelligent
Question 514
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
A. tried to cause an accident
B. helped in the execution of the plan
C. thwarted the execution of the plan
D. destroyed the plan
Question 515
The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
A. unknown
B. undecided
C. not clear
D. uncertain
Question 516
His promotion is on the cards.
A. due
B. evident
C. certain
D. probable
Question 517
When he met me at the street corner, he cut me dead.
A. surprised me by his arrogance
B. deliberately insulted me by ignoring me
C. showered filthy abuses on me
D. made an assault on me
Question 518
He faced the music for reaching home late.
A. faced punishment
B. faced entertainment
C. faced reprimand
D. faced pleasure
Question 519
The soldiers laid down their arms.
A. put their arms on the ground
B. surrendered
C. refused to obey orders
D. put the arms in their place
Question 520
I raked my brains to solve this difficult problem.
A. I consulted several people
B. I subjected my mind to hard thinking
C. I read number of books
D. I brainwashed several experts
Question 521
He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice-Principal.
A. became suddenly good
B. improved my prospects
C. did an act of kindness
D. returned my kindness
Question 522
Since he already has cushy job, he can afford to be extravagant.
A. luxurious job
B. job with no work
C. everlasting job
D. financially comfortable job
Question 523
The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronounciation of the new teacher.
A. remain serious
B. remain unaffected
C. remain silent
D. remain indifferent
Question 524
He is on the wrong side of fifty.
A. not yer fifty
B. over fifty years old
C. a sinner
D. old and haggard
Question 525
One should not indulge in tall talks.
A. flattering
B. boasting
C. ideal talk
D. irrelevant talk
Question 526
Although both the partners are running the business for the last twelve years but their business is now on its last legs.
A. about to take off
B. about to perish
C. about to produce results
D. about to fructify
Question 527
You will get into hot water if you commit the same mistake again.
A. suffer
B. be in a fix
C. incur loss
D. be in trouble
Question 528
it is out of the question for only one to have a quiet meal with a set of ultras around him.
A. unthinkable
B. undesirable
C. impossible
D. unbecoming
Question 529
He cannot make both ends meet.
A. manage the business
B. work hard
C. earn enough
D. control affairs
Question 530
In modern democratic society lynch law seems to have become a common feature in almost all the spheres of life.
A. law of the parliament
B. law of the constitution
C. law of the mob
D. law of the underworld
Question 531
The lady was shedding crocodile tears.
A. silent tears
B. profuse tears
C. false tears
D. tears of happiness
Question 532
It has been raining cats and dogs.
A. incessantly
B. heavily
C. endlessly
D. continuously
Question 533
I have warned him now and then not to resort to violence.
A. consistently
B. frequently
C. occasionally
D. repeatedly
Question 534
Ladies fall victim to green eyed monster.
A. love
B. hatred
C. jealousy
D. flattery
Question 535
He made light of his father's advice.
A. followed readily
B. disregarded
C. treated lightly
D. rejected
Question 536
Sachin has bitten of more than he can chew.
A. is always hungry
B. is trying to do too much
C. is very greedy
D. has little regard for others
Question 537
He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
A. giving bribes to get his work done
B. making the best use of a favourable situation
C. helping those who help him
D. seeking advice from one and all
Question 538
It is a matter of gratification for me that he has turned a new leaf.
A. begun a different mode of life
B. started using his intelligence
C. proved to be a worthy person on his job
D. accepted the new job that was offered to him
Question 539
He is always picking holes in every project.
A. asking irrelevant questions on
B. suggesting improvement in
C. finding fault with
D. creating problems in
Question 540
Caesar was done to death by the conspirators.
A. attacked
B. removed
C. eliminated
D. murdered
Question 541
He is not worth his salt if he fails at this juncture.
A. quite worthless
B. very proud of himself
C. quite depressed
D. very strange
Question 542
Though he has a lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
A. based on inexperience
B. resting on immature ideas
C. resting on cheap material
D. established on insecure foundations
Question 543
Sunil thought his skill would match up to Keshav's bulk, but in the fight he was beaten neck and crop.
A. softly
B. completely
C. swiftly
D. profoundly
Question 544
Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.
A. to take risk
B. to manage the situation
C. to work hard
D. to be regular
Question 545
She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.
A. temper
B. irritation
C. composure
D. anger
Question 546
If we give them this concession, it will be the thin end of the wedge.
A. a compromise on principles
B. the least we could do for them
C. the beginning of further concessions
D. inadequate for their needs
Question 547
It is a moot point whether we should stop work or struggle on.
A. all too clear
B. a fixed belief
C. a burning question
D. a debatable point
Question 548
It was such a messy affair but Manish somehow managed to wash his hands of the entire affair.
A. subdue
B. twist the facts of
C. prove himself innocent in
D. disclaim responsibility
Question 549
This place affords a bird's eye view of the green valley below.
A. beautiful view
B. general view
C. narrow view
D. ugly view
Question 550
He has made his mark in politics.
A. attained notoriety
B. ruined his wealth
C. acquired wealth
D. distinguished himself
Question 551
The hero of Naipaul's novel 'A House for Biswas' , like modern young men, wishes to paddle his own canoe.
A. lead an independent life
B. depend on himself
C. make the best of his life
D. have his own means of livelihood
Question 552
Some people have a habit of wearing their heart on their sleeve.
A. avoiding being friendly with others
B. saying something which is not to be taken seriously
C. exposing their innermost feelings to others
D. wasting their time on unnecessary details
Question 553
This report calls in question all previous research on the subject.
A. recalls
B. criticises
C. challenges
D. takes note of
Question 554
A movement for the world unity is in the offing.
A. at the end
B. about to start
C. on decline
D. in the air
Question 555
His most trusted friend proved to be a snake in the grass.
A. cowardly and brutal
B. an unreliable and deceitful person
C. a hidden enemy
D. low and mean
Question 556
He is in the habit of responding at the drop of a hat.
A. thoughtfully
B. wisely
C. without delay
D. foolishly
Question 557
I am afraid the two brothers are at cross purposes.
A. quarrel with each other
B. dislike each other
C. are working against each other
D. are misunderstanding each other
Question 558
When I saw him in the morning, he looked like a duck in a thunderstorm.
A. timid
B. peaceful
C. distressed
D. indomitable
Question 559
I am sure he means business.
A. is earnest
B. is inquisitive
C. is a trader
D. is fool
Question 560
He has designs on that young girl.
A. wants to rape
B. desires to be alone with
C. wants to cheat
D. wants to be intimate with
Question 561
The involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a mare's nest.
A. a false invention
B. a noble thing
C. a successful idea
D. a timely step
Question 562
He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour's affairs.
A. got rebuked
B. got himself insulted
C. burnt himself
D. got himself into trouble
Question 563
Akshay can turn his hand to anything.
A. refuse to do
B. adapt himself to
C. take advantage of
D. find fault with
Question 564
He always says that he will help, but when it comes to the crunch, he does nothing.
A. decisive moment
B. confused situation
C. difficult time
D. troublesome moment
Question 565
Inspite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
A. an abstract ideal
B. a long way off
C. an impracticable idea
D. out of reach
Question 566
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
A. increasing
B. declining
C. spreading
D. spiralling
Question 567
Let us admit that we could not heap coals of fire on his head.
A. agitate him
B. incite him to a fight
C. put him to shame
D. make him feel sorry
Question 568
I want none of your back chat.
A. impertinent remarks
B. complaints
C. trenchant criticism
D. pleasing remarks
Question 569
The present syllabus leaves very little elbowroom for teachers to be innovative.
A. cause
B. possibility
C. freedom
D. necessity
Question 570
The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.
A. a detailed presentation
B. a biased view
C. a general view
D. a personal view
Question 571
The boy had a hair-breadth escape from a street accident.
A. lucky
B. easy
C. narrow
D. quick
Question 572
One should be prepared to get a bolt from the blue in life, but should not get unnerved by them.
A. sad experience
B. unexpected loss
C. sudden stock
D. depreciation
Question 573
He was cool as a cucumber.
A. nervous
B. fainted
C. dead
D. calm and composed
Question 574
Kunika was cocksure that she was able to do the job as desired.
A. doubtful
B. not able to imagine
C. least worried
D. perfectly confident
Question 575
We must always bear in mind that only hard work leads to success.
A. understand
B. remember
C. forget
D. think
Question 576
Most of the present day politicians have an axe to grind.
A. have promises to fulfil
B. have obstacles to face
C. have personal end to serve
D. None of these
Question 577
His best jokes fell flat.
A. were not paid attention to
B. had no effect
C. became completely unnerved
D. faced total failure