Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set- 15
Q141. Cook the books
A. To falsify financial records
B. To be a good writer
C. To write books on cooking
D. To be a good editor
Answer –A. To falsify financial records
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Q142. Break the ice
A. Make a beginning or start something
B. Cool the room for everyone
C. Arrange for a skating show
D. Make things available for a party
Answer – A. Make a beginning or start something
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Q143. A lean patch
A. Cloth that is beginning to tear
B. A part of the hair that is thin
C. Friendship that has ended
D. A period of poor performance
Answer –D. A period of poor performance
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Q144. To be in the dark
A. to always be in a bad mood about darkness
B. to learn to face dark places without fear
C. to be afraid of darkness and refuse to go out at night
D. to not know something others are aware of
Answer – D. to not know something others are aware of
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Q145. Off and on
A. again and again
B. every day
C. sometimes but not regularly
D. not soon
Answer – C. Sometimes but not regularly
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Q146. Hang on every word
A. Speak very slowly
B. Listen very carefully
C. Stop after hearing one word
D. Stammer while speaking
Answer – B. Listen very carefully
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Q147. In times of economic recession, the demand for goods is on the wane.
A. on the rise
B. on the decline
C. out of control
D. at the peak
Answer –B. on the decline
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Q148. Under wraps
A. underestimate
B. double layered
C. secretly
D. underhand
Answer –C. secretly
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Q149. A red letter day
A. a day of fun and enjoyment
B. a day of horror
C. the worst day
D. a memorable day
Answer –D. A memorable day
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Q150. Full of beans
A. Happy and energetic
B. Sad and dull
C. Being foolish
D. Have crazy ideas
Answer –A. Happy and energetic
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