Idioms and Phrases in English

• 8. Take the floor

  1. to dismiss
  2. take land of someone
  3. make a speech
  4. pretence

  Answer :

  Option C

  Explanation:

  Example : He is such a great spokesperson, whenever he takes the floor there is a pin drop silence.

• 9. Under the cloud

  1. to be a secret
  2. amazing
  3. to be under suspicion
  4. feel good factor

  Answer :

  Option C

  Explanation:

  Example : His bad record brings him under the cloud.

• 10. Rank and file

  1. Punishment
  2. Common Man
  3. High status man
  4. Bold man

  Answer :

  Option B

  Explanation:

  Example : We should take care of the rank and file in every policy we make in national interest.

• 11. Wild-goose chase

  1. collective effort
  2. hard work
  3. very profitable
  4. unprofitable

  Answer :

  Option D

  Explanation:

  Example : All the efforts of NGO's to root out the curse of dowry system is still a wild-goose chase in certain areas.

• 12. Play ducks and drakes.

  1. Play like children
  2. Play with friends
  3. To waste time
  4. To squander money

  Answer :

  Option D

  Explanation:

  Example : He is under heavy debt by playing ducks and drakes

• 13. At close quarters

  1. close examinations
  2. live near to each other
  3. live far to each other
  4. in love

  Answer :

  Option A

  Explanation:

  Example: Real friends never leave us alone in close quarters.

• 14. By hook or by crook

  1. by permission
  2. by any means
  3. by noble means
  4. by request

  Answer :

  Option B

  Explanation:

  Example : I want to win this match, by hook or by crook.