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  Idioms and Phrases practice set 2, Pdf Download  Answers : See the bottom of the post 61. You have to be tactful in handling the sensitive matters rather than putting the cart before the horse. (A) treating these indifferently (B) behaving thoughtlessly (C) dealing with these in haste (D) tackling things in the wrong way 62. The boys cried with one voice that the examination should be postponed. (A) unanimously (B) vehemently (C) loudly (D) strongly 63. The scheme appears worthless at the first blush. (A) first attempt  (B) first sight (C) first step (D) first phase 64. His pronunciation was so bad and his voice so low that the speech he made was all Greek to me. (A) strange (B) incomprehensible (C) inaudible (D) uninteresting 65. He looked blank when he was informed about his dismissal. (A) was without any emotion (B) was puzzled and surprised (C) was uninterested (D) was unhappy 66. That fellow trumped up a story (A) translated (B) sang with the music of a trumpet...

  Idioms and Phrases Answers & Download Directions : In questions 1 to 60, four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet Answers & Download : See the bottom of the post 1. To strain every nerve (A) to make utmost efforts (B) to feel weak and tired (C) to be a diligent worker (D) to be methodical in work 2. To flog a dead horse (A) to whip a dead horse (B) attempt to do the impossible (C) waste one’s efforts (D) to take advantage of a weakness 3. To show a clean pair of heels (A) to hide (B) to escape (C) to pursue (D) to follow 4. To die in harness (A) premeditated murder (B) dying young in an accident (C) to die while in service (D) to be taken by surprise 5. To feather one’s nest (A) to make a residential house (B) something that lasts for a short time (C) to profit in a dishonest way (D) none of the above 6. To doctor the accounts ...