Idioms and Phrases

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31 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  Herculean task.

A
allotted work
B
work requiring great effort
C
impossible job
D
incomplete work

32 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To drive home

A
To find one's roots
B
To return to place of rest
C
Back to original position
D
To emphasise

33 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To end in smoke

A
To make completely understand
B
To ruin oneself
C
To excite great applause
D
To overcome someone

34 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To be above board

A
To have a good height
B
To be honest in any business deal
C
They have no debts
D
To try to be beautiful

35 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  Gets on my nerves.

A
makes me sad
B
irritates me
C
makes me ill
D
pierces my eardrums

36 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To cry wolf

A
To listen eagerly
B
To give false alarm
C
To turn pale
D
To keep off starvation

37 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To be a good Samaritan

A
To be law-abiding
B
A wise person
C
A religious person
D
A genuinely charitable person

38 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To have one's heart in one's boots

A
To be deeply depressed
B
To be frightened
C
To get angry
D
To keep a secret

39 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To ride hell for Leather

A
To ride with furious speed
B
To adopt false means to succeed
C
To work hard for a small accomplishment
D
To earn money by all means

40 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  Within a stone's throw

A
within a certain radius
B
at a short distance
C
within a definite circumference
D
very far off