Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#556] You need rest
you look a bit run down .
Correct Answer

(B) in poor health

Explanation

Solution: run down: gradually deteriorate (or cause to deteriorate) in quality.

[#557] My plan to have a new car fell through because of the price rise.
Correct Answer

(D) failed to materialise

Explanation

Solution: fell through: To not be completed or come to fruition
to fail due to some outside circumstances.

[#558] I cannot put up with that nasty fellow.
Correct Answer

(B) endure

Explanation

Solution: put up with: tolerate
endure.

[#559] The teacher was as good as his word .
Correct Answer

(D) ready to fulfil his promise

Explanation

Solution: as good as his word: Reliable
truthful.

[#560] His biographers discovered to their surprise that he was an atheist to the backbone .
Correct Answer

(A) completely

Explanation

Solution: to the backbone: Through and through
thoroughly
in every manner or respect.