Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#266] He always leads others up the garden path .
Correct Answer

(C) deceives others

Explanation

Solution: leads others up the garden path: deceive or give false information.

[#267] He was a king who ruled his subjects with a high hand .
Correct Answer

(A) oppresively

Explanation

Solution: with a high hand: an oppressive or dictatorial manner.

[#268] As our army attacked, the enemy retreated pell-mell .
Correct Answer

(B) in a disorderly manner

Explanation

Solution: pell-mell: in a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

[#269] It is evident from the minister's statement that heads will roll .
Correct Answer

(C) dismissals will occur

Explanation

Solution: heads will roll: something that is said to mean that people will be punished for something bad that has happened.

[#270] To give a rap on the knuckles
Correct Answer

(D) To rebuke

Explanation

Solution: To give a rap on the knuckles: speaking to someone severely or angrily because of something they have done or failed to do.