IDIOMS AND PHRASES

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: To beggars description

• (a) A poor statement
• (b) To describe things without care
• (c) Beyond one’s power to describe adequately
• (d) None of these

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: To plough the sands

• (a) To work hard to achieve one’s aim
• (b) To afford hope or ground for expecting a good result
• (c) To busy oneself in a way which cann lead to any profitable result
• (d) To. advance one’s position in life

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: Foar in the mouth

• (a) Bitten by a snake
• (b) To reveal the secret
• (c) To be furious
• (d) To be in the extreme hatred

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: To take umbrage

• (a) To feel depressed
• (b) To be offended
• (c) To be satisfied
• (d) To be pleased

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: Something up one’s sleeve

• (a) A grand idea
• (b) A secret plan
• (c) A profitable plan
• (d) Something important

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: Adam’s ale

• (a) Grace
• (b) Pleasure
• (c) Water
• (d) Wine

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: To draw the long bow

• (a) To over-estimate oneself
• (b) To put up high demands
• (c) To demand a very high price
• (d) To make an exaggerated statement

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: To hit the jackpot

• (a) To gamble
• (b) To make money unexpectedly
• (c) To inherit money
• (d) To become bankrupt

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: Tall order

• (a) Simple
• (b) Difficult
• (c) Customary
• (d) Too much

Tick the most appropriate meaning for the Idiom: To drink like a fish

• (a) To drink little
• (b) To drink alone
• (c) To be a drunkard
• (d) To drink in the company of others