Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#286] To leave no avenue unexplored
Correct Answer

(C) To try every source

Explanation

Solution: To leave no avenue unexplored: try every possible way to achieve something.

[#287] To give one a long rope
Correct Answer

(D) To allow a man to continue his mistakes or crimes

Explanation

Solution: To give one a long rope: to support a person.

[#288] Hard-pressed
Correct Answer

(D) In difficulties

Explanation

Solution: Hard-pressed: burdened with urgent business.

[#289] To play on a fiddle
Correct Answer

(C) To be busy over trifles

Explanation

Solution: To play on a fiddle: To easily and deftly manipulate someone to suit one's own needs, ends, or benefits.

[#290] Inspite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants the Government has decided not to give in .
Correct Answer

(D) yield

Explanation

Solution: give in: To submit, concede, or yield to someone or something.