Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#156] In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
Correct Answer

(C) Very rich

Explanation

Solution: rolling in money: to have a lot of money.

[#157] Maya had a checkered career . since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
Correct Answer

(A) Had a variety of jobs and experiences

Explanation

Solution: checkered career: a background that includes many changes, especially of employment.

[#158] The sight of the accident made my flesh creep .
Correct Answer

(C) frightened me
(F) frightened me

Explanation

Solution: flesh creep: disgusted, shocked or frightened.

[#159] There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
Correct Answer

(C) rule that cannot be broken or modified
(G) rule that cannot be broken or modified

Explanation

Solution: hard and fast rule: fixed, invariable.

[#160] Harp on
Correct Answer

(C) To keep on talking

Explanation

Solution: Harp on: to keep talking or complaining about someone or something.