MCQ
601. The phrase 'Achilles' heel' means :
A strong point
A permanent solution
A weak point
A serious idea
602. A soporific speech is likely to -
be incomprehensible
put one to sleep
appeal primarily to emotions
stimulate action
603. 'Once in a blue moon' means-
always
very rarely
nearly
hourly
604. The expression 'take into account' means-
count numbers
consider
think seriously
asses
605. Choose the meaning of the idiom— 'Take the bull by the horns'.
To challenge the enemy with courage
Force the enemy to submit
Out of one's wit
Surrender before the enemy
606. The idiom 'put up with' means-
stay together
tolerate
keep trust
protect
607. The idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine'-refers to the importance of-
saving lives
timely action
saving time
time tailoring
608. 'Call to mind' means-
fantasize
attend
remember
request
609. . Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem to (get his ideas across).
make his ideas understood
get his ideas down pat
summarise his ideas
put together his ideas
610. . 'Maiden speech' means-
First speech
Maid servant's speech
Middle speech
Final speech
611. The phrase 'nouveau riche' means-
Riche rich
Well off
New high class
New rich
612. 03. Choose the meaning of the idiom— 'Take the bull by the horns'.
To challenge the enemy with courage
Force the enemy to submit
Out of one's wit
Surrender before the enemy
613. The phrase 'Achilles' heel' means :
A strong point
A permanent solution
A weak point
A serious idea