Idioms And Phrases - Practice Test

[#81] A bull in a china shop

(A) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life

(B) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people

(C) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted

(D) A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required

Correct Answer

(D) A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required

Explanation

Solution: A bull in a china shop: One who is aggressive and clumsy in a situation that requires delicacy and care.

[#82] To look sharp

(A) To concentrate

(B) To speak roughly

(C) To be attentive and active

(D) To be quick

Correct Answer

(D) To be quick

Explanation

Solution: To look sharp: be quick.

[#83] To break the ice

(A) To start quarreling

(B) To end the hostility

(C) To start a conversation

(D) To end up partnership

Correct Answer

(C) To start a conversation

Explanation

Solution: To break the ice: do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a strained situation or when strangers meet.

[#84] To be in two minds

(A) To be dominated by someone else

(B) To be uncertain

(C) To work on somebody else's advice

(D) To be in a critical state

Correct Answer

(B) To be uncertain

Explanation

Solution: To be in two minds: be unable to decide between alternatives.

[#85] Get down to brass tacks

(A) Start unravelling the mystery

(B) Begin to discuss secret matters

(C) Begin to talk in plain, straight forward terms

(D) Get into the thick of a problem

Correct Answer

(C) Begin to talk in plain, straight forward terms

Explanation

Solution: Get down to brass tacks: start to consider the basic facts or practical details.

Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#81] A bull in a china shop

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[#82] To look sharp

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[#83] To break the ice

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[#84] To be in two minds

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[#85] Get down to brass tacks

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