Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#446] He threw cold water over the project that the secretary had prepared.
Correct Answer

(B) discouraged

Explanation

Solution: threw cold water over: To discourage or deter someone from doing something.

[#447] I won't mind even if he goes to dogs .
Correct Answer

(C) is ruined

Explanation

Solution: goes to dogs: to become much worse in quality or character.

[#448] Mr. Roy is known as a shop lifter in the city commercial centre.
Correct Answer

(D) a thief in guise of customer

Explanation

Solution: shop lifter: a person who takes goods illegally from a shop without paying for them.

[#449] Shweta might scream blue murder , but I feel Ritu should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
Correct Answer

(D) make a great deal of noise and object vehemently

Explanation

Solution: scream blue murder: make an extravagant and noisy protest.

[#450] Whenever I meet him he pulls a long face .
Correct Answer

(C) looks gloomy

Explanation

Solution: pulls a long face: to look sad, glum, disapproving.