IDIOMS (Set-8)

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1➤ What is the meaning of the idiom 'a wild goose chase'? (Lab. Asst. II 2011)

hunting in the forest a day's hard work to make a lot of money a foolish and unprofitable attempt

2➤ 'Achille's heel' refers to a person's: (Jr. Assi/Cashier (KZKD) 2013)

Strength Weakness SizeTolerance

3➤ Choose the correct alternative that explains the idiom underlined in the sentence Sethu's promotion is 'on the cards'. (Excise Preventive Officer/VEO GR II (PTA) 2013)

evident probable certain due

4➤ To conclude, let me put everything in a nut shell. In the sentence 'in a nut shell' means: (Jr. Lab. Assi/Attender/Female Warden (NCA) 2013)

in an order in a descriptive way in an interesting wayin the fewest words possible

5➤ 'to show white feathers' means: (LDC KSGD 2013)

to show fear to show the attractive sidebe on the winning side you are welcome

6➤ Criticism of other religions ______ hatred and violence among Indians. (LDC WYND 2013)

dead end tobear fruit to one’s conscience pricks onefan the flame of

7➤ 'Mother wit' means: (LDC KOZKD 2013)

To speak frankly A lady who tells comic storiesTo be obsessed by something Natural common sense

8➤ The idiom A white elephant means: (LDC TSR 2013)

A useless one A strong person Intelligent None of these

9➤ The meaning of the underlined idiom is:"Everything was 'at sixes and sevens' when I entered the house. " (LDC IDK 2013)

Comfortable Surprise Arranged Confusion

10➤ The idiom 'hot under the collar' means: (LDC ALPA 2013)

satisfied angry happy confused

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