Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#301] Something up one's sleeve
Correct Answer

(B) A secret plan

Explanation

Solution: Something up one's sleeve: To have a secret plan, idea, or advantage that can be utilized if and when it is required.

[#302] A red letter day
Correct Answer

(A) An important day

Explanation

Solution: A red letter day: any day of special significance or opportunity.

[#303] To pay one back in the same coin
Correct Answer

(C) To retaliate

Explanation

Solution: To pay one back in the same coin: To seek revenge on someone by treating them in the same negative manner as they treated one.

[#304] A storm in a teacup
Correct Answer

(C) Much excitement over something trivial

Explanation

Solution: A storm in a teacup: great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter.

[#305] To blow hot and cold
Correct Answer

(C) To be inconsistent

Explanation

Solution: To blow hot and cold: alternate inconsistently between two moods, attitudes, or courses of action.