Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#316] Hush money
Correct Answer

(D) Bribe paid to secure silence

Explanation

Solution: Hush money: money paid to someone to prevent them from disclosing embarrassing or discreditable information.

[#317] To disabuse one's mind
Correct Answer

(B) To remove a misapprehension

Explanation

Solution: To disabuse one's mind: To stop someone or oneself from continuing to believe something that is false.

[#318] Castles in the air
Correct Answer

Romantic designs

Explanation

Solution: Castles in the air: Dreams, hopes, or plans that are impossible, unrealistic, or have very little chance of succeeding.

[#319] Dog in the manger
Correct Answer

(D) A person who prevents others from enjoying something useless to himself

Explanation

Solution: Dog in the manger: a person who has no need of, or ability to use, a possession that would be of use or value to others, but who prevents others from having it.

[#320] His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
Correct Answer

(B) puzzled

Explanation

Solution: floored: to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next.