Idioms and Phrases

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71 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To blow hot and cold

A
Changing weather
B
To be trustworthy
C
To be inconsistent
D
To be rich and poor frequently

72 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To turn the other cheek

A
To sulk and suffer
B
To respond to violence with violence
C
To respond to violence with non-violence
D
To be indifferent to peace overtures

73 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  By the rule of thumb

A
By the use of force
B
By the use of trickery
C
By cheating and deception
D
By practical experience which is rather rough

74 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To carry the coal to Newcastle

A
To work hard
B
To finish a job
C
To do unnecessary things
D
To do menial jobs

75 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To pull strings

A
To exert hidden influence
B
To tease someone
C
To speed up
D
To start something

76 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To draw a bead upon

A
To make prayers
B
To cause hindrance in work
C
To count the benefits
D
To take aim at

77 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To tempt providence

A
To invite punishment
B
To achieve a fortune
C
To take reckless risks
D
To have God's favour

78 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  Within an ace of

A
Within one's reach
B
Very near
C
Within the hitting range
D
Narrowly

79 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To make umbrage

A
To feel depressed
B
To be offended
C
To be satisfied
D
To be pleased

80 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  A red letter day

A
An important day
B
An auspicious day
C
A dangerous day
D
An unimportant day