Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#246] Seema is a little hard of hearing .
Correct Answer

(C) deaf

Explanation

Solution: hard of hearing: not able to hear well.

[#247] It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
Correct Answer

(D) already late
(E) already late

Explanation

Solution: high time: long-awaited event, an appropriate time, or past the appropriate time.

[#248] The authorities took him to task for this negligence.
Correct Answer

(C) reprimanded him

Explanation

Solution: took him to task: To scold, reprimand, lecture, or hold one accountable for some wrong or error they committed.

[#249] I did not know that he was pulling my leg all the time.
Correct Answer

(A) befooling me

Explanation

Solution: pulling my leg: to kid, fool, or trick someone.

[#250] He has come up during the last five years.
Correct Answer

(B) risen in status

Explanation

Solution: come up: to rise in rank or status an officer who came up from the ranks.