Idioms and Phrases practice test-2

11)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

 

By revising the tax code, the Government would be opening a Pandora's box.

[UBI (PO), 2010]


Discussion
12)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

 

Anuj had made a huge mistake in the presentation about his company and thus his immediate boss took him to task.

[UBI (PO), 2010]


Discussion
13)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

 

Ritu tried her best to convince the villagers to open a school for the children, but it looked like she was beating a dead horse.

[UBI (PO), 2010]


Discussion
14)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

 

Left to his own devices, Mahesh would hire someone to do the dirty work of washing dishes.

[UBI (PO), 2010]


Discussion
15)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

 

Runs down

[RBI Grade-B, 2010]


Discussion

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