Idioms And Phrases

201.We should guard against our green-eyed friends.
a.rich
b.
c.handsome
d.

Option “B” is correct

green-eyed: envious or jealous.

202.It goes to his heart to see so much misery.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct

goes to his heart: touches him deeply.

203.Rajeev achieved success by resorting to a hole and corner method.
a.obscure
b.usual
c.underhand
d.

clever

Option “C” is correct

hole and corner: furtive or secretive

204.There is no love lost between the two neighbours.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct

no love lost: intense hatred.

205.He is a person after my own heart.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

person after my own heart: someone who likes the same things.

206.It is a moot point whether we should stop work or struggle on.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

moot point: An issue that is subject to, or open for, discussion or debate, to which no satisfactory answer is found.

207.It was such a messy affair but Manish somehow managed to wash his hands of the entire affair.
a.subdue
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

wash his hands of: To absolve oneself of or distance oneself from responsibility for something.

208.This place affords a bird’s eye view of the green valley below.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct

bird’s eye view: a view from a very high place that allows you to see a large area.

209.Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

tooth and nail: with all one’s resources or energy; fiercely.

210.He has made his mark in politics.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

made his mark: To do something that will be remembered or that makes one famous or successful.

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