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.