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Directions:

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question : 16

Alive and kicking

a) Dying

b) Becoming old

c) in good health

d) Playing football

Answer: (c)

in good health

Alive and kicking = prevalent and very active; alive, existing; active and in good health.

Look at the sentence : You would be surprised how hard it is to keep certain patients alive and kicking.

Question : 17

At sea

a) At a loss

b) Surprise

c) Sad

d) Journey

Answer: (a)

at a loss

At sea = confused.

Look at the sentence : Reading economic theory leaves me feeling at sea.

Question : 18

to add fuel to the fire

a) make the fire burn brightly

b) make things worse

c) waste fuel for no reason

d) prevent fire from dying out

Answer: (b)

to add fuel to the fire : to make something especially an argument worse.

Here, make things worse is the right option.

Look at the sentence : His remarks simply added fuel to the fire of her rage.

Question : 19

Draw a blank

a) Find no favour

b) Oblige someone

c) Teach someone

d) Paint something

Answer: (a)

Find no favour

Draw a blank = to fail to get an answer or a result.

Look at the sentence : He asked me for my phone number and I drew a blank – I just couldn’t remember it.

Question : 20

Blow one’s own trumpet

a) Surprise oneself

b) Praise oneself

c) Condone oneself

d) Play some music

Answer: (b)

Praise oneself

Blow one’s own trumpet = talk boastfully about one’s achievements; sing one’s own praises.

Look at the sentence : He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined to speak.

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