Idioms and Phrases

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1 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  Ignorance is bliss

A
Lack of knowledge is a curse
B
Sometimes it is better for you if you do not know all the facts
C
Fools believe they know more than the wise
D
To be truly happy one should ignore everything else

2 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   To shoot the breeze

A
To do random acts hoping one will be successful
B
To have a casual conversation
C
To release stomach gases
D
To brag about some mild achievement

3 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   To take the cake

A
To have something unexpectedly good to eat
B
To get a lovely gift
C
To grab the prize before others
D
To to be especially good; outstanding

4 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   To strike one's colours

A
To fight vigorously
B
To work hard
C
To surrender
D
To make a rude gesture

5 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   Wild goose chase

A
A hopeless search for something unattainable
B
An adventurous trip full of surprises
C
To waste a lot of time and effort for small returns
D
To have fun doing a certain task

6 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   To put the cat among the pigeons

A
To hunt easy prey
B
To be different in a group where everybody is alike
C
To do something that is likely to cause controversy
D
When the entire group feels trapped in a bad situation

7 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   The best of both worlds

A
To live like a saint so that you are the best in the living world as well as the heavens
B
To be lucky in life as well as in death
C
The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time
D
To be popular amongst both the opposing groups

8 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To hit the nail right on the head

A
To do the right thing
B
To destroy one's reputation
C
To announce one's fixed views
D
To teach someone a lesson

9 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   Turn a blind eye

A
Not able to see the obvious truth
B
Hide the ugly truth from someone
C
Pretend not to notice
D
Stay away from bad habits

10 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   To leave someone in the lurch

A
To come to compromise with someone
B
Constant source of annoyance to someone
C
To put someone at ease
D
To desert someone in his difficulties