Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#386] The police fired at random at the violent crowd and several persons lost their lives.
Correct Answer

(B) aimlessly

Explanation

Solution: at random: without a particular method, pattern, or purpose.

[#387] I have been betrayed by my own flesh and blood .
Correct Answer

(C) children

Explanation

Solution: flesh and blood: someone from your family.

[#388] His promotion is on the cards .
Correct Answer

(C) certain

Explanation

Solution: on the cards: possible or likely.

[#389] He faced the music for reaching home late.
Correct Answer

(C) faced reprimand

Explanation

Solution: faced the music: be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.

[#390] I raked my brains to solve this difficult problem.
Correct Answer

(B) I subjected my mind to hard thinking

Explanation

Solution: raked my brains: to think very hard.