Idioms and Phrases - Verbal Ability Questions Part 7

Directions: Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the idioms and phrases underlined in the given sentences.

37. The police turned a deaf ear to the complaints made by the villagers.

a. Falsify
b. Ignored
c. Misrepresented
d. Agreed to listen to


38. Nobody takes Reema's complains seriously as she is a cry wolf.

a. Raises false alarms
b. Selfish
c. Always keeps crying
d. Always complaining


39. Today being the inauguration of his new shop, it is a red letter day for him.

a. Special day
b. Red day
c. Hectic day
d. Busy day


40. He made no bones about his dissatisfaction with the service in the hotel.

a. Stay silent
b. Say clearly what you feel
c. Create a scene
d. Invited comments


41. This project is a Gordian knot.

a. Ordinary project
b. Big project
c. Easy job
d. Difficult job


42. The executive is temporarily taking care of the cash and is trying to feather his nest.

a. Bring discipline
b. Get more transparency
c. Act for his own future benefits
d. Change the rules