MCQ
4161. The idiom 'hit pay dirt' is used to mean-
great attempts but insignificant achievement.
to make futile attempts.
to end up in failures after great labor.
to achieve something valuable after an arduous search.
4162. A man of straw is-
an unreasonable person
a very active person
a man of no substance
a worthy fellow
4163. His train arrived exactly-
at time
in time
on time
due time
4164. Zakia kept on talking, here kept on means:-
maintain
continued
carried
take way
4165. Speed money means-
Percentage of interest
Black money
Bribe
Hard-earned money
4166. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognize him
irritated
annoyed
hurt intensely
surprised
4167. Speed money refers to-
bride/brube
black money
hard-earned
percentage of
4168. What the meaning of 'hard and fast'?
বাঁধাধরা
নিয়মমত
ঠিকমত
ভালোভাবে
4169. Ten to one' means-
very uncertain read
very likely
almost impossible
not impossible at all
4170. The party was- when we arrived.
do the full
in full swing
in full
fully going
4171. Choose the correct alternative from the options to fill in the blanks: To make headway' is to-
make progress
progress towards collision
make little progress
proceed to travel
4172. What is the meaning of 'A piece of cake'?
Something is very hard
Something is very solid
Something is very easy
Something is very rigid
4173. 'All at once' means:
suddenly
gradually
slowly
quickly
4174. The phrase 'Man of parts' means-
talented
sincere
honest
worthless
4175. The phrase "To embrace a habit' means-
to reject it
to eliminate it
be curious about it
to eagerly engage in it
4176. What is the correct meaning of the phrase 'To leave someone in the lurch'?
To come to compromise with someone
Constant source of annoyance to someone
To put someone at ease
To desert someone in his difficulties
4177. The phrase 'Down-to-earth' means:
Close to nature
Thrown to the ground
Soft hearted
Realistic
4178. 'In the time of danger, we should try to take the bull by the horns' means-
Surmount it
Overcome it
Deal the situation decisively
Control ourselves
4179. What do you mean by a 'herculean job'?
A very interesting job
A very easy job
A very comfortable job
A very difficult job
4180. The phrase Make out means-
to prove
to escape
to destroy
to repair