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Idiomatic Expressions Test

51. To set the people to ears :
(A) To punish heavily
(B) To incite people to a quarrel
( C) To fight with the people
(D) To insult and disgrace people 1. B 11. A 21. A 31. B 41. C 51. B
2. B 12. B 22. B 32. C 42. C 52. A
52. To pin one’s faith :
(A) To be sure of somebody’s favour 3. E 13. C 23. C 33. B 43. C 53. C
(B) To bother for one’s trends 4. E 14. C 24. D 34. A 44. B 54. B
( C) To work against expectations
(D) To be unsure of favour 5. C 15. B 25. C 35. B 45. A 55. C

6. D 16. D 26. B 36. A 46. C 56. D
53. Lion’s share
(A) Stomach of lion 7. D 17. B 27. A 37. A 47. C 57. A
(B) Food of a lion
( C) Major part 8. B 18. C 28. B 38. C 48. A 58. A
(D) Prey 9. D 19. C 29. A 39. A 49. A 59. A
10. D 20. C 30. A 40. D 50. A 60. D
54. Like a red rag to a bull :
(A) Caution against dangers
(B) A cause of irritation
( C) A straw before an elephant
(D) To do a job at high speed.
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55. To beat about the bush :
(A) To search vigorously
(B) To work sincerely
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(D) To highlight the achievements

56. To clear a fence :
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(B) To lose heart
( C) To lose weight
(D) To cross hurdles
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57. To give the devil his due :
(A) To give credit to even a notorious person
(B) To invite the devil
( C) To stand in the way of the devil
(D) To give encouragement even to the enemy

58. To play fast and loose :
(A) To be dependable
(B) To cheat people
( C) To hurt somebody’s feelings
(D) To trust others

59. At one’s wit’s end :
(A) Completely confused
(B) To be very witty
( C) To have no sense of humour
(D) To confuse others
60. An axe to grind :
(A) To put an axe in the enemy’s territory
(B) To put an axe in the ground
( C) Not to have any selfish motive
(D) To have a selfish motive
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