idioms & phrases Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Directions:

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

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Question : 21

On second thoughts she refused to accept his invitation.

a) reviewing leisurely

b) moral grounds

c) seeing his brashness

d) on reconsidering

Answer: (d)

on second thoughts : used to say that you have changed your opinion

You’re not having second thoughts about it, are you ?

The best option is reconsidering

Question : 22

His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.

a) annoyed

b) entertained

c) puzzled

d) encouraged

Answer: (c)

floor : to surprise or confuse somebody so that he may not sure what to say or do; puzzle

His reply completely floored me.

The best option is puzzled

Question : 23

The judge declared the agreement null and void.

a) annulled

b) unavoidable

c) not binding

d) empty

Answer: (c)

null and Void : having no legal force ; not valid

The contract was declared null and void.

The best option is not binding

Question : 24

The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.

a) endured

b) withstood

c) stooped

d) collapsed

Answer: (d)

give way : to break or fall down ; collapse.

The pillars gave way and a section of the roof collapsed.

The best option is collapsed

Question : 25

We should bury the hatchet and become friends.

a) influence friends

b) make peace

c) keep a secret

d) obtain

Answer: (b)

bury the hatchet : to stop being unfriendly and become friends again

After not speaking to each other for years, the two brothers decided to bury the hatchet.

The best option is make peace

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