Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#321] There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
Correct Answer

(B) Ill feeling

Explanation

Solution: bad blood: feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past.

[#322] The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a teacup .
Correct Answer

(B) fuss about a trifle

Explanation

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

[#323] Mohan always keeps himself to himself
Correct Answer

(C) Is unsociable

Explanation

Solution: keeps himself to himself: to refrain from attempting to communicate or make connections with others.

[#324] While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
Correct Answer

(D) light conversation
(E) light conversation

Explanation

Solution: small talk: polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions.

[#325] My car broke down on way to the railway station.
Correct Answer

(A) stopped

Explanation

Solution: broke down: to stop working or not be successful.