Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#101] Some of us are really in a Catch-22 situation.
Correct Answer

(A) absurd

Explanation

Solution: in a Catch-22: an impossible situation where you are prevented from doing one thing until you have done another.

[#102] Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth .
Correct Answer

(D) born in a wealthy family
(F) born in a wealthy family

Explanation

Solution: born with a silver spoon in his mouth: Born into a wealthy family.

[#103] When the police came, thieves took to their heels .
Correct Answer

(B) took to flight

Explanation

Solution: took to their heels: To flee or run away.

[#104] The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
Correct Answer

(B) used all available means
(H) used all available means

Explanation

Solution: left no stone unturned: try every possible course of action in order to achieve something.

[#105] When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the longbow .
Correct Answer

(B) exaggerate
(G) exaggerate

Explanation

Solution: to draw the longbow: To exaggerate or overstate.