Idioms And Phrases

161.To speak daggers
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

To speak daggers: To speak harshly or maliciously, so as to hurt the listener.

162.To talk shop
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

163.To let the cat out of the bag
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

To let the cat out of the bag: to reveal facts previously hidden.

164.To bear the palm
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct

165.To hang up one’s hat
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

To hang up one’s hat: to take up residence somewhere.

166.Be in the mire
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

167.To keep one’s head above water
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct

To keep one’s head above water: avoid succumbing to difficulties, typically debt.

168.To pay off old scores
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct

169.To change colour
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct

170.To get the hang of a thing
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct

To get the hang of a thing: learn how to do something and to become better or more skilled at something that you may initially not have been very good at