Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#126] Last evening I was held up at the meeting.
Correct Answer

(D) delayed

Explanation

Solution: held up: a delay.

[#127] The promotions were granted across the board .
Correct Answer

(D) to all without exceptions

Explanation

Solution: across the board: applying to all.

[#128] The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
Correct Answer

(D) hurt intensely
(F) hurt intensely

Explanation

Solution: cut to the quick: to injure someone emotionally, to hurt someone with words or an action.

[#129] Over and above the household work, she works in a factory on a part-time basis.
Correct Answer

(B) in addition to

Explanation

Solution: Over and above: in addition to.

[#130] I stood up for him when everyone else was criticising him.
Correct Answer

(C) supported him energetically

Explanation

Solution: stood up for him: To defend or show one's support for someone or something.