Gk Questions with AnswersIdioms and Phrases
Direction : In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression / a proverb has been given, followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/proverb.
| 16. | To pour oil in troubled water | ||
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| A. To instigate | |||
| B. To add to the trouble | |||
| C. To foment trouble | |||
| D. To calm a quarrel with soothing words | |||
| 17. | To see red | ||
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| A. To be very angry | |||
| B. To find fault with | |||
| C. To criticise others | |||
| D. To be very angry | |||
| 18. | All and sundry | ||
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| A. All of a sudden | |||
| B. Greater share | |||
| C. Completion of work | |||
| D. Everyone without distinction | |||
| 19. | A man of weight | ||
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| A. A fat person | |||
| B. A notorious man | |||
| C. A man of importance | |||
| D. To truthful and trustworthy man | |||
| 20. | To cut the crackle | ||
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| A. To humiliate | |||
| B. To annoy someone | |||
| C. To act in a friendly way | |||
| D. To stop talking and start | |||