Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#136] The story published in the newspaper is not true, but the journalist has painted it in bright colours .
Correct Answer

(B) exaggerated it

Explanation

Solution: painted it in bright colours: to describe something in a flattering or unflattering way.

[#137] Please do not indulge in double dealing .
Correct Answer

(B) deception

Explanation

Solution: double dealing: working deceitfully to injure others.

[#138] By putting on the mime act, Deepak stole some of the thunder of Peter's speech.
Correct Answer

(D) detracted the listeners from

Explanation

Solution: stole some of the thunder: to take someone else's idea, using it for one's own advantage or to pre-empt the other party.

[#139] I ran out of money on my European tour.
Correct Answer

(D) exhausted my stock of
(E) exhausted my stock of

Explanation

Solution: ran out of: to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that there is none left.

[#140] I hope it will not put you out if I am late.
Correct Answer

(C) irritate you
(F) irritate you

Explanation

Solution: put you out: cause someone trouble or inconvenience.