Idom & Phrase MCQ
41. What is the meaning of the expression 'that is to say'?
following that
by in spite of something
there is no more to be said
more accurately
42. He decided to turn over a new leaf and work hard. turn over a new leaf means--
to begin a new course of life
possessive
change his profession
plant new trees.
43. Throw cold water on এর অর্থ
Damp the spirit
Throwing cod water
Ice water
None
44. In July he decided to (turn over a new leaf) and work much harder.What does the underlined phrase(turn over a new leaf) means -
get ready for the raising means
to begin a new course of improved behaviour, habit etc
change his address
plant new trees
45. Why do you toot your own horn?
self destruction
boast
talks a lot
possessive
46. Tooth and nail' means-
get by heart
go with heart
tried hard
get hard
47. I never read instruction manual. I learned how to use the computer by trial and--
experiment
mistake
test
error
48. Tooth for tooth' means-
To take revenge
To take a tooth
To drop a tooth
None
49. The idiom 'Tooth and nail' এর অর্থ কি?
Precise
Completely
Incompletely
Beautiful
50. Turn a deaf ear---
speak loudly
be caring
be vocal
disregard
51. Which is the correct meaning of 'Talk out?
settle by talking
out of talke
cannot talk
talk nonsensse
52. The idiom 'Throw cold water' refers to ---
discourage
spur
impel
anger
53. Choose the correct meaning of "Turn over a new leaf"
Get ready for the rainy season
Changes ones address
Take action to change life for the better
Collect new leafs of tea plant
54. The idiom 'Take the chair' means –
Taking a chair
Make a chaire
Preside
Bring the chair
55. Tooth and nail' means-
Mouthwash
Strongly
everything
None of the above
56. The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern technology. Which of the following is nearest in meaning of turned over a new leaf ---
created a new history
opened a new chapter
created a sensation (আলোড়ন)
began a new civilization (সভ্যতা)
57. To be partial of something' means to -
hate it
like it
want half
preserve it
58. To be one's wits' end' means-
To become mad
Not to know what to do
To come to the end of the journey
To finish a job
59. What is the meaning of the word "tittle-tattle (খোশগল্প)"?
debate
important talk
anger
gossip
60. The expression 'take into account" means- -
think seriously
count numbers
consider
assess