Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#261] I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends.
Correct Answer

(D) overtaxing his energies

Explanation

Solution: burning the candle: To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too many things, especially both late at night and early in the morning.

[#262] He has been working on and off for several years on this research project.
Correct Answer

(A) at intervals

Explanation

Solution: on and off: intermittently.

[#263] He took to heart the death of his wife as he was very much attached to her.
Correct Answer

(C) was deeply affected by

Explanation

Solution: took to heart: To take something seriously.

[#264] Inspite of his poverty, Ravi believed in keeping up appearances .
Correct Answer

(B) maintaining outward show

Explanation

Solution: keeping up appearances: to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.

[#265] They sold their house because it was a real white elephant .
Correct Answer

(C) a useless one

Explanation

Solution: white elephant: a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.