Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set 7

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Question No: 31

Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. Ravi shifted into a new house. His new LCD television cost him an arm and a leg.

1. very little
2. was very expensive
3. he hurt himself while carrying in the TV set
4. was fairly priced

Question No: 32

Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She was so intimidated by the presence of the school principal that she forgot her memorized lines and started to beat around the bush.

1. to run around a nearby bush in fright
2. to talk indirectly, without coming to the main point
3. to stammer
4. to tap her feet in despair

Question No: 33

Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She penned her feelings in a letter and posted it to him. Now, the ball was in his court.

1. the final decision rested on him
2. her letter had reached him
3. he had nothing to say
4. he was caught in a trap