Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#186] To bite one's lips
Correct Answer

(A) repress an emotion

Explanation

Solution: To bite one's lips: to prevent yourself from showing your reaction to something by speaking or laughing.

[#187] Foar in the mouth
Correct Answer

(C) To be furious

Explanation

Solution: Foar in the mouth: To be furious.

[#188] To fight to the bitter end
Correct Answer

(D) To carry on a contest regardless of consequences

Explanation

Solution: To fight to the bitter end: until something is finished.

[#189] Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?
Correct Answer

(B) find fault with a gift

Explanation

Solution: gift horse in the mouth: to show a lack of appreciation or gratitude when receiving a gift.

[#190] Dowry is a burning question of the day.
Correct Answer

(A) a widely debated issue
(H) a widely debated issue

Explanation

Solution: burning question: an important question that requires an answer.