Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#291] The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
Correct Answer

(C) ran about wildly
(F) ran about wildly

Explanation

Solution: ran amuck: to rush about in a murderous frenzy.

[#292] At my friend's tea party I fell in with a strange fellow.
Correct Answer

(B) met accidentally

Explanation

Solution: fell in with: to become friendly with a person or group of people after meeting them by chance.

[#293] He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines .
Correct Answer

(B) making the best use of a favourable situation
(H) making the best use of a favourable situation

Explanation

Solution: making hay while the sun shines: you take advantage of the chance to do something while conditions are good.

[#294] He is always picking holes in every project.
Correct Answer

(C) finding fault with
(F) finding fault with

Explanation

Solution: picking holes: to point out the flaws or fallacies in an argument.

[#295] Caesar was done to death by the conspirators.
Correct Answer

(D) murdered

Explanation

Solution: done to death: to kill.