Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#211] Things are progressing well. Don't do anything to rock the boat .
Correct Answer

(C) upset the balance

Explanation

Solution: to rock the boat: say or do something to disturb an existing situation and upset people.

[#212] His father advised him to be fair and square in his dealings lest he should fall into trouble.
Correct Answer

(B) upright

Explanation

Solution: fair and square: honestly and straightforwardly.

[#213] The young heir to his father's huge estate made ducks and drakes of his patrimony.
Correct Answer

(C) squandered lavishly

Explanation

Solution: made ducks and drakes: To squander something.

[#214] I sent him about his business as I could stand his insolence no longer.
Correct Answer

(C) dismissed him peremptorily

Explanation

Solution: sent him about his business: To dismiss one or send one away, as from employment or from someone's presence, especially rudely or abruptly.

[#215] The casting vote of the chairman clinched the issue .
Correct Answer

(B) decided

Explanation

Solution: clinched the issue: Decided the matter.