Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#401] The politician was able to sway the mob with his gift of the gab .
Correct Answer

(A) fluency of speech

Explanation

Solution: gift of the gab: the ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you and believe you.

[#402] After a lot of arguments over losses in the partnership firm, Aditya put his cards on the table to show Rasheed his sincerity.
Correct Answer

(C) concealed nothing

Explanation

Solution: put his cards on the table: be completely open and honest in declaring one's resources, intentions, or attitude.

[#403] The great warrior, Baji-Prabhu, held the enemy at bay but was killed in the end.
Correct Answer

(A) prevented the enemy from coming too near

Explanation

Solution: held the enemy at bay: to hold off an enemy.

[#404] Those who make no bones about such actions face a tough opposition.
Correct Answer

(C) do without hesitation

Explanation

Solution: make no bones: To say clearly what you think or feel about something, however unpleasant or awkward it.

[#405] He has such a nature that he must have a finger in every pie .
Correct Answer

(C) meddle in every affair

Explanation

Solution: have a finger in every pie: be involved in a large and varied number of activities or enterprises.