Idioms and Phrases Questions with Answers

Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

She wanted to go hiking but her mother put her foot down and now she's going by bus. 

He made my day by telling me how important I was to him. 

A small fry 

Once the case reached the court, the police washed their hands off it. 

Regardless of what her parents said, she wanted to let her hair down that night. 

He has the habit of getting into a row over trivial matters. 

She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride. 

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

There is no point in discussing the new project with him as he always pours cold water on any new ideas. 

His utopian idea was entertaining but not acceptable. 

I jumped out of my skin when the explosion happened.