Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#171] Mrs. Khnna has been in the blues for the last several weeks.
Correct Answer

(D) depressed

Explanation

Solution: in the blues: Be depressed or sad.

[#172] We have to keep our fingers crossed till the final result is declared.
Correct Answer

(C) wait expectantly

Explanation

Solution: keep our fingers crossed: to hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to.

[#173] The Chief Minister had the Inspector General of Police to fill him in on the behaviour of the arrested terrorists.
Correct Answer

(C) inform him about the terrorists

Explanation

Solution: fill him in: inform someone more fully of a matter.

[#174] To all intent and purposes he is a good man.
Correct Answer

(B) practically

Explanation

Solution: To all intent and purposes: in all important respects.

[#175] Don't stick your neck out .
Correct Answer

(C) invite trouble unnecessarily

Explanation

Solution: stick your neck out: to take a risk.