Going to the dogs a) Reaching a bad state b) Reaching success after much effort c) Very annoyed d) To sniff something wrong
Solution: (a)
Meaning: to go to ruin; degenerate
Ex. His career went to the dogs after getting fired during the time of recession.
To poke one’s nose into someone’s affairs a) More people are required to finish a difficult task b) Scarcely available c) To interfere in someone’s affairs d) Wining everything coming your way
Solution: (c)
Meaning: To involve in somebody’s matters when you are not wanted
Ex. She always pokes her nose into my affairs. I don’t like it.
Apple Pie Order a) In random order b) Related to fruits packing c) Related to dry fruit packing d) In perfect order
Solution: (d)
Example: On the eve of inspection every thing was kept in apple pie order.
As fit as a fiddle a) Very weak b) Recovering from illness c) Looks fit but not fit actaully d) None of above
Solution: (d)
Means Strong and healthy
Example: He has recovered from illness and now he is as fit as a fiddle.
A bigger bang for your buck a) More for your money b) Not for money c) More for your nature d) More for your smile
Solution: (a)
This is a treat that gives you plenty of bang for the buck
At sixes and sevens a)in perfect order b)very happy c)in disorder d)very sad
Solution: (c)
Example : After the theft in the home every thing was at sixes and seven.
A load of cobblers a) Good news b) Very famous c) Rubbish d) None of above
Solution: (c)
Example : I feel it is just a a load of cobblers
From the horse’s mouth a) To make to bear the sins for others b) From an authoritative or dependable source c) Take a subordinate position d) Worried for frivolous things
Solution: (b)
Meaning: to listen to or hear something from a valid and genuine source.
Ex. ‘Where did you hear it from?’ ‘From the horse’s mouth.’
Take something with a pinch of salt a) Believing something with a doubt b) To keep people at a distance c) To interfere in someone’s affairs d) To lose a sustained share/position
Solution: (a)
Meaning: to listen to a story or an explanation with considerable doubt.
Ex. You must take anything she says with a pinch of salt. She doesn’t always tell the truth.
Every dog has its day a) Almost too late b) As a low priority c) Everyone gets a chance eventually d) Once in a life-time
Solution: (c)
Meaning: something that you say which means that everyone is successful during some period in their life.
Ex. He’ll get that promotion eventually. Every dog has its day.
