Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#296] He is not worth his salt if he fails at this juncture.
Correct Answer

(A) quite worthless

Explanation

Solution: not worth his salt: not worth (in productivity) what it costs to keep or support one.

[#297] Though he has a lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand .
Correct Answer

(B) resting on immature ideas

Explanation

Solution: built upon sand: To be unstable.

[#298] Sunil thought his skill would match up to Keshav's bulk, but in the fight he was beaten neck and crop .
Correct Answer

(B) completely

Explanation

Solution: beaten neck and crop: with brisk dispatch and completeness.

[#299] Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.
Correct Answer

(A) to take risk

Explanation

Solution: to sail close to the wind: to do something that is dangerous or only just legal or acceptable.

[#300] She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.
Correct Answer

(C) composure

Explanation

Solution: sangfroid: composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.