Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#256] When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart .
Correct Answer

(D) became discouraged

Explanation

Solution: lost heart: having lost confidence or enthusiasm.

[#257] Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
Correct Answer

(D) Secret and unfair influence

Explanation

Solution: backstairs influence: influence from a source that is secret.

[#258] Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
Correct Answer

(C) attempt to appeal to popular taste

Explanation

Solution: play to the gallery: act in an exaggerated way in order to appeal to popular taste.

[#259] Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice .
Correct Answer

(D) Suffer for his own act

Explanation

Solution: stew in his own juice: to think about or suffer the results of your own actions, without anyone giving you any help.

[#260] The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
Correct Answer

(C) offer

Explanation

Solution: hold out: resist or survive in difficult circumstances.