Idioms test 9

1. The prodigal son was left high and dry by his friends, when he lost all his money.

2. The success of his first novel completely turned his head.

3. She turns up her nose at this kind of dress.

4. At last the rioters fell back.

5. The Madagascar Coup attempt ended in a fiasco.

6. His parents cut him off, without a shilling.

7. The carefully worked–out plan fell through because of an unexpected event.

8. He has too many irons in the fire.

9. We wanted to give Rita a surprise party but John let the cat out of the bag.

10. Why should you read between the lines whenever I say this to you?

11. The Earl of Leicester threw down the glove.

12. Ravi fought to the bitter end.

13. I joined college late and found it difficult to catch up with other students.

14. They have made many changes in the policy, but how many of these changes are going to affect the man in the street?

15. The students wanted a holiday, but the Principal put his foot down and said, ‘No’.

16. It is high time he came out of his shell.

17. Every political party is at present playing to the gallery.

18. His blood ran cold when he heard his uncle was murdered.

19. This is so simple that even a man in the street can understand it.

20. When he went to claim insurance for his car, the agent said he hadn’t a leg to stand on.

21. The angry hockey players gave vent to their feelings.

22. I trust you will bear with me a few minutes more.

23. As usual he is blowing his own trumpet.

24. When trade was brisk, he worked hard and made his fortune; he believes in making hay while the sun shines.

25. When they were surrounded from all sides, the dacoits laid down their arms.

26. Helena was over head and ears in love with Demetrius.

27. Gopi works by fits and starts.

28. Naresh Goyal had to stand on his feet very early in his life.

29. The possession of Jerusalem is a bone of contention between Israel and Palestine.

30. My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me.