He and his neighbour are always at loggerheads a) agree on everything b) disagreeing on everything c) aloof from each other d) abusing each other
Solution: (b) at loggerheads : in strong disagreement.
⇒ The two governments are still at loggerheads over the island.
The best option is disagreeing on everything
I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today. a) unhappy b) depressed c) irritated d) sick
Solution: (d)
under the weather : slightly ill/sick and not as well as usual.
⇒ l She said she was under the weather and couldn’t make it to the meeting.
The best option is sick
Even in the middle of the fire, he kept a level head. a) was impulsive b) was sensible c) was crazy d) was self-centered
Solution: (b)
keep a level head : to remain calm and sensible in a difficult situation.
⇒ l You have to keep a level head during business negotiations.
The best option is was sensible
The winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match. a) forfeit the match b) give easy opportunities to the opposite team c) give reserve players a chance d) attack all out
Solution: (d)
go for the jugular : to attack somebody’s weaker point during a discussion , in an aggressive way.
⇒ l She went straight for the jugular at the end of the game.
The best option is attack all out
Everybody thought Asha and Ashok were a happy couple, but it was all just make-believe. a) hatred b) treachery c) reality d) pretense
Solution: (d)
make believe that… : to pretend that something is true.
⇒ l Let’s make believe we’re elves. (dwarfs)
The best option is pretence.
To go for broke a) Losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business b) Failure in relationship or partnership c) To start again after failing in a business. d) To risk everything in an all-out effort
Solution: (d)
‘To go for broke’ — To risk everything in an all-out effort.
Blood is thicker than water a) Family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones b) All crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft c) Deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers d) Relations are more important than merit
Solution: (a)
‘Blood is thicker than water’ — Family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones.
To sleep with the fishes a) To sleep peacefully b) To make absurd excuses c) To be dead d) Always be in a dream world
Solution: (c)
‘To sleep with the fishes’ — To be dead.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease a) The person who complains the most is hated the most b) One unfortunate child always keeps getting punished c) The favorite child or student gets the most attention d) The most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention
Solution: (d)
‘The squeaky wheel gets the grease’ — The most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention.
He was punished for “taking French leave”. a) leaving without intimation b) giving a lame excuse c) resigning without giving notice d) being absent without permission
Solution: (d)
take French leave : to leave work without asking permission first.
The caretaker had taken French leave.
The best option is being absent without permission.
