Idioms And Phrases

21. To give up the ghost


Option “C” is correct.
To give up the ghost: to expire or die.

22. To stand to one’s guns


Option “B” is correct.
To stand to one’s guns: To remain determined, resolute, or steadfast in one’s opinion, belief, or perspective.

23. To smell a rat


Option “C” is correct.
To smell a rat: causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly.

24. To get cold feet


Option “B” is correct.
To get cold feet: A loss or lack of courage or confidence; an onset of uncertainty or fear.

25. A lady’s man


Option “B” is correct.
A lady’s man: A man who enjoys the company of woman.

26. To throw dust in one’s eyes


Option “D” is correct.
To throw dust in one’s eyes: to mislead; deceive.

27.To frame a person


Option “B” is correct.
To frame a person: To make up evidence or contrive events so as to incriminate (a person) falsely.

28. To be at loggerheads


Option “B” is correct.
To be at loggerheads: to be in conflict.

29. To lose one’s head


Option “C” is correct.
To lose one’s head: lose self-control; panic.

30. To throw up the sponge


Option “A” is correct.
To throw up the sponge: to give up a contest.