Idioms and Phrases - Verbal Ability Questions Part 4

19. To push someone to the wall
      
a. To pester him
b. To knock him down
c. To defeat him
d. To humiliate
    

Answer: c. To defeat him

Explanation: E.g. In last few minutes, he pushed him to the wall and won the title.


20. Bare your teeth
     
a. To face difficulties
b. To threaten
c. To be humble
d. To contempt
    

Answer: b. To threaten

Explanation: E.g. The little girl cried when the dog bared its teeth and growled.


21. Once in a blue moon
      
a. Every now and then
b. Once in a month
c. Very rarely
d. Very frequently

Answer: c. Very rarely

Explanation: E.g. 1. Once in a blue moon, I exercise.   
2. Once in a blue moon, I exercise.


22. To talk shop
     
a. To talk about interesting facts
b. To talk reasonably
c. To abuse someone
d. To talk about business
   

Answer: d. To talk about business

Explanation: E.g. These guys are very boring, they will talk shop even in parties.


23. To bear the palm
      
a. To win
b. To accept failure
c. To accept any challenge
d. To tolerate something
   

Answer: a. To win

Explanation: E.g. He always bears the palm in inter school debate competition.


24. To strike one's colors
      
a. To fight vigorously
b. To surrender
c. To work hard
d. To make a rude gesture
    

Answer: b. To surrender

Explanation: E.g. He was forced to strike his colors after being located and surrounded by the army.