Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set – 18
Q171. The wedding preparations are in full swing.
A. hard to arrange
B. in great difficulty
C. at the height of activity
D. very costly affair
Answer –C. At the height of the activity
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Q172. He knows the ins and outs of the case and has been chosen to defend the accused.
A. high stakes
B. expense involved
C. time needed to complete
D. complete details
Answer –D. Complete details
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Q173. Rise to the occasion
A. challenge an opponent who is strong
B. show you can deal with a situation successfully
C. assess a critical situation carefully
D. take a big risk in order to succeed
Answer –B. Show you can deal with a situation successfully
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Q174. The sword of Damocles
A. an impending threat
B. an authentic sword
C. a poignant weapon
D. a rare artifact
Answer –A. an impending threat
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Q175. Bear the brunt of
A. assume an identity
B. bear the maximum fury
C. breed jealousy
D. bear discrimination
Answer –B. Bear the maximum fury
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Q176. Tide over
A. to change sides
B. to jump over
C. to deceive
D. to overcome
Answer – D. To overcome
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Q177. Through thick and thin
A. under extreme pressure
B. under all circumstances
C. by unfair means
D. going through pain
Answer –B. Under all circumstances
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Q178. Kick up a row
A. cause a disturbance
B. hit someone angrily
C. break a queue
D. arrange in rows
Answer –A. cause a disturbance
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Q179. You must seize the opportunity to make amends for your earlier curtness.
A. to correct a mistake
B. to give a suggestion
C. to make a proposal
D. to offer a deal
Answer –A. to correct a mistake
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Q180. Face the music
A. Face the enemy
B. Enjoy the harmony
C. Get appreciation
D. Face the criticism
Answer –D. Face the criticism
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