Idioms and Phrases - Verbal Ability Questions Part 3

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

13. To bite one's lips
      
a. To gossip  
b. To have doubt
c. To feel sorry
d. To be angry
   

Answer: d. To be angry

Explanation: E.g. He didn't like the management of the business but he had to bite his lip.


14. To blow hot and cold

a. To be inconsistent
b. Changing weather
c. To be definite
d. To be rich and poor frequently

Answer: a. To be inconsistent

Explanation: E.g. He kept blowing hot and cold about the idea of pursuing higher studies abroad.


15. To see eye to eye with
      
a. To love someone
b. To agree
c. To be angry
d. To take revenge
  

Answer: b. To agree

Explanation: E.g. His friends never see eye to eye with his decisions.


16. A tall order
      
a. A big issue
b. A royal disperse
c. A task difficult
d. A big demand
   

Answer: c. A task difficult

Explanation: E.g. Learning English in one month will be a tall order for him.


17. To lose face
     
a. To be humiliated
b. To look furious
c. To be helpless
d. To be disturbed  
    

Answer: a. To be humiliated

Explanation: E.g. You will lose face, if you deal with illegal business.


18. To drink like a fish
     
a. To be very hungry
b. To drink little
c. To be greedy
d. To be a drunkard

Answer: d. To be a drunkard

Explanation: E.g. He has been drinking like a fish, please stop him!

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