Idioms 2

Herculean task
(A) An effortless job
(B) A work of no worth
(C) A work requiring very great intelligence
(D) A work requiring very great effort

Ans. (D)


Got the sack
(A) Got rid of
(B) Resigned
(C) Was dismissed
(D) Was demoted

Ans. (C)


Put up with
(A) Endure
(B) Suppress
(C) Evade
(D) Assume

Ans. (C)




Tight corner
(A) Small field
(B) Closed room
(C) Difficult situation
(D) Meadow

Ans. (C)


A wild goose chase
(A) Futile search
(B) Ideal seeking
(C) Fruitful hunting
(D) Genuine Effort

Ans. (C)


Not hold water
(A) Cannot be believed
(B) Cannot be valued
(C) Does not deserve appreciation
(D) Does not fulfill the requirements

Ans. (D)


On the cuff
(A) On credit
(B) Against his credit card
(C) In his friend's account
(D) In the bank account

Ans. (A)


Out and out
(A) Merely
(B) Slightly
(C) Simply
(D) Totally

Ans. (D)


A white Elephant
(A) A rare article
(B) A proud possession
(C) Costly or troublesome possession
(D) Useful mode of transport

Ans. (C)


Fair and square
(A) Business like
(B) Authoritative
(C) Active
(D) Honest

Ans. (D)