Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#471] He has designs on that young girl.
Correct Answer

(A) wants to rape

Explanation

Solution: designs on: to have plans to exploit or somehow take advantage of someone or something.

[#472] Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.
Correct Answer

(D) Meddle officiously in

Explanation

Solution: thrust your nose: interfere in something that is not one's concern.

[#473] He visits the doctor off and on .
Correct Answer

(D) occasionally

Explanation

Solution: off and on: happening occasionally, or only for part of a period of time, not in a regular or continuous way.

[#474] The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot boiling for Muslim women's.
Correct Answer

(B) Keep a controversy alive

[#475] The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.
Correct Answer

(C) ran off

Explanation

Solution: took to his heels: to run away.