Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#251] Have you given up the idea of accepting the new assignment?
Correct Answer

(D) abandoned

Explanation

Solution: given up: to abandon someone or something as being lost.

[#252] Many people called on the minister when he was ill.
Correct Answer

(C) visited

Explanation

Solution: called on: pay a visit to (someone).

[#253] He passed himself off as a noble man.
Correct Answer

(B) Pretended to be

Explanation

Solution: passed himself off: to try to make others believe that someone or something is something other than what the person or thing is

[#254] This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
Correct Answer

(A) going on slowly

Explanation

Solution: hanging fire: to delay, wait, hold back, or hesitate.

[#255] In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness .
Correct Answer

(C) die while still working
(G) die while still working

Explanation

Solution: die in harness: to die while still at work.