Idioms and Phrases - Verbal Ability Questions Part 2

Directions: Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom.

7. To throw dust in one's eyes
     
a. To cheat someone
b. To make blind
c. To harm someone
d. To mislead

Answer: d. To mislead  

Explanation: E.g. The salesman threw dust in his eyes and sold the dress for a higher price.


8. To get into hot waters
     
a. To be impatient  
b. To get into trouble
c. To suffer financially
d. To be in a confused
   

Answer: b. To get into trouble

Explanation: E.g. She found herself in hot water over her comments on Facebook about a political issue.


9. To be rolling in money

a. Very rich
b. Borrowing money
c. Wasting money
d. Spending more than his income
   

Answer: a. Very rich

Explanation: E.g. If they can donate Rs. 5 lakhs for charity, they must be rolling in money.


10. To be lost in the cloud
     
a. To be perplexed
b. To daydream
c. To meet with one's death
d. To find oneself in a very uncomfortable position

Answer: a. To be perplexed

Explanation: E.g. My friend sometimes gets lost in the clouds, in recognizing my twin sisters.


11. Hush money
     
a. Money overdue
b. Easy money
c. Bribe paid to secure silence
d. Money earned by illegally

Answer: c. Bribe paid to secure silence

Explanation: E.g. My dad's friend was suspended for accepting hush money.


12. To pull one's socks up
     
a. To depart
b. To interfere
c. To try hard
d. To prepare

Answer: c. To try hard

Explanation: E.g. He must pull his socks up, if he wants to achieve success.

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