Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#206] The police are used to seeing the seamy side of life .
Correct Answer

(C) immoral aspects of society

Explanation

Solution: seamy side of life: The more sordid, base, or unpleasant parts or aspects of life.

[#207] To ride hell for Leather
Correct Answer

(A) To ride with furious speed

Explanation

Solution: To ride hell for Leather: Very quickly or as quickly as possible.

[#208] The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishers.
Correct Answer

(D) did not pay any attention

Explanation

Solution: turned a deaf ear: refuse to listen or respond to a statement or request.

[#209] I am ambitious and never want to rest on my laurels .
Correct Answer

(C) be complacent

Explanation

Solution: rest on my laurels: be so satisfied with what one has already done or achieved that one makes no further effort.

[#210] The aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water .
Correct Answer

(D) stimulates my appetite

Explanation

Solution: makes my mouth water: to make someone hungry (for something).