Idioms test 3 Welcome to your Idioms test 3 Name Email 1. To strain every nerve (A) to make utmost efforts (B) to feel weak and tired (C) to be a diligent worker (D) to be methodical in work None 2. To flog a dead horse (A) to whip a dead horse (B) attempt to do the impossible (C) waste one’s efforts (D) to take advantage of a weakness None 3. To show a clean pair of heels (A) to hide (B) to escape (C) to pursue (D) to follow None 4. To doctor the accounts (A) to make changes in account books (B) to clear the doctors’ bill (C) to verify the accounts in detail (D) to manipulate the accounts None 5. She could never "measure up" to her parent’s expectation. (A) Reach the level (B) Work as hard (C) Assess the amount (D) Increase her height None 6. The little girl with her flawless performance stole the show. (A) Stole something from the show (B) Crept into the show (C) Won everybody’s praise (D) Disappeared from the show None 7. The thief was on "good terms" with the police. (A) Kept terms and conditions (B) Was friendly (C) Followed the rules (D) Agreed with them None 8. John’s offer of help was turned down by the police. (A) Sent back (B) Twisted around (C) Refused (D) Handed over None 9. A bolt from the blue (A) a delayed event (B) an inexplicable event (C) an unexpected event (D) an unpleasant event None 10. Cold comfort (A) absurdity (B) deception (C) slight satisfaction (D)foolish proposal None 11. When the Principal was entering the class, all my friends quietly disappeared, leaving me alone to face the music. (A) to listen to him (B) to enter into the class (C) to bear the criticism (D) to listen to a favourable comment None 12. The Kenyan team proved to be the dark horse in the ICC World Cup Cricket. (A) a strong intruder (B) a skilled team (C) the most powerful (D) an unexpected winner None 13. Having no arguments to defend his point, the speaker began to beat about the bush. (A) wander across the words (B) speak in a haphazard manner (C) speak in a round-about manner (D) make use of irrelevant reference None 14. They were offered six months’ rent in lieu of notice to vacate the building. (A) in spite of (B) in place of (C) despite of (D) in addition to None 15. We know that he is the one responsible for the discord but as he is well - connected all we can do is send him to Coventry. (A) transfer him (B) commend him (C) boycott him (D) dismiss him None 16. The noble man gave up the ghost. (A) left the ghost (B) lived like a ghost (C) invited ghost (D) died None 17. A Prime Minister cannot ride roughshod over his ministerial colleagues for long. (A) deal unkindly with (B) take for granted (C) be high-handed with (D) exploit wilfully None 18. He was down in the mouth as he was defeated in the elections. (A) unable to speak (B) very depressed (C) very angry (D) very confused None 19. They say, join the Army to drink life to the lees. (A) to have the best of fun and fortune (B) to enjoy a life of drinking and dancing (C) to have a life full of adventures (D) to have the best of life None 20. The car in the backyard is proving to be a white elephant. (A) very huge item (B) costly and useless possession (C) very expensive investment (D) useful material None 21. The meeting has been put off indefinitely. (A) cancelled (B) postponed (C) advanced (D) announced None 22. The rules of the deal are set forth in the brochure. (A) stated (B) accepted (C) contradicted (D) printed None 23. She bought her new house for a song. (A) very cheaply (B) on loan (C) at a loss (D) very easily None 24. Raju had given up doing exercise after surgery. (A) learned (B) started (C) continued (D) stopped None 25. The chairman tried to get his point across, but the members just wouldn’t listen. (A) give them a lesson (B) insist on (C) make them understand (D) motivate them None 26.to leave no stone unturned A. to keep clean and tidy B. to try outmost C. to work enthusiastically D. to change the things None 27.To meet one's waterloo A. to meet strong adversary B. to meet with humiliation C. to die fighting E. to meet one's final defeat None 28.To move heaven and earth A. To cause an earthquake B. To try everything possible C. To pray to all gods D. to travel in a rocket None 29. To doctor the accounts A. to make changes in account books B. to clean the doctors bill C. To verify the account in detail D. to manipulate the accounts None 30. between the devil and deep sea A. A deep sea diver B. to be evil tempered C. in a dilemma D. A man who is drowning None Time's up
