Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#201] His voice gets on my nerves .
Correct Answer

(B) irritates me

Explanation

Solution: gets on my nerves: make someone feel annoyed or nervous.

[#202] Manoj always keeps himself to himself .
Correct Answer

(C) is unsociable

Explanation

Solution: keeps himself to himself: To refrain from attempting to communicate or make connections with others.

[#203] The train was late and we had to kick our heels .
Correct Answer

(C) waste time

Explanation

Solution: kick our heels: pass time idly while having to wait for someone or something.

[#204] He is really a broken reed .
Correct Answer

(C) undependable

Explanation

Solution: broken reed: one of the members of a group who is very weak and cannot be depended on in difficult situations.

[#205] He fell ill at ease after receiving the letter from his son.
Correct Answer

(C) embarrassed

Explanation

Solution: If you are ill at ease, you feel rather uncomfortable, anxious, or worried.