idioms & phrases section 9 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Answer: (d)

make one’s mark : to become famous and successful in a particular area; distinguish oneself.

Here, distinguish oneself is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Sachin has made his mark in cricket.

Answer: (b)

cloak and dagger : activities that are secret and mysterious, sometimes in a way that people think is unnecessary or ridiculous.

Here, an activity that involves is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Why can’t we be open about it ? Do we really need all this cloak and-dagger stuff ?

Answer: (b)

palm off : to persuade somebody to accept something that has no value; to dispose off with the intent to deceive.

Here, to dispose off with the intent to deceive is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Make sure he doesn’t try to palm you off with faulty goods.

Answer: (a)

do a roaring trade : do very good business, to be highly successful.

Here, highly successful is the right option.

Look at the sentence : It was a hot sunny day and the ice cream sellers were doing a roaring trade.

Answer: (a)

throw in the towel : to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying; acknowledge defeat.

Here, acknowledge defeat is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Do not give up now! It is too soon to throw in the towel (sponge).

Answer: (a)

mare’s nest : a discovery that seems interesting but is found to have no value; a very complicated situation; worthless thing.

Here, worthless thing is the right option.

Look at the sentence : The announced cure for the disease was merely another mare’s nest.