No Room to Swing a Cat

Against The Clock

A Taste Of Your Own Medicine

Under the weather

Wag the Dog

No Room to Swing a Cat:
An unsually small or confined space.


Against The Clock:
Rushed and short on time.

A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:
When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.


Under the weather:
Feeling ill or sick.


Wag the Dog:
A diversion away from something of greater importance.

No Room to Swing a Cat

Against The Clock

A Taste Of Your Own Medicine

Under the weather

Wag the Dog

Curiosity Killed The Cat :Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation

Hit The Nail on the Head:Do something exactly right or say something exactly right.

Chip on his Shoulder:Angry today about something that occured in the past.

Loose Cannon:Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check

Hit The Sack:Go to bed or go to sleep.

Curiosity Killed The Cat
Hit The Nail on the Head
Chip on his Shoulder
Loose Cannon
Hit The Sack

Puyssss what does the following idioms say???
*Awe inspiring
*At your wit's end
*At large
*As one man
*As a rule

Awe-Inspiring-something that's amazing

At your wit's end- give up all hopes after trying all possible ways to tackle something.

At Large- something very huge or prominent also used for someone who's on the run and hasnt been caught yet.

As One Man-two people doing the same thing at the same time.

As a rule- as a general behaviour or usually

Puyssss what does the following idioms say???
*Awe inspiring
*At your wit's end
*At large
*As one man
*As a rule

Hi..kindly find the meaning of these idioms

1. to break the ice
2. speak by the book
3. an achilles heel
4. bury the hatchet
5. hand in glove

an achilles heel probably means a critical weakness in an overall very formidable person / opponent etc that can be exploited..

Hi..kindly find the meaning of these idioms

1. to break the ice
2. speak by the book
3. an achilles heel
4. bury the hatchet
5. hand in glove

1. To break the ice:- to start something say a conversation with someone
2. speak by the book:- to say with great authority
3. an Achilles' heel:- a small fault
4. bury the hatchet:- to stop an argument and become friends again
5. hand in glove:- working together(generally in negative sense)

Hi..kindly find the meaning of these idioms

1. to break the ice
2. speak by the book
3. an achilles heel
4. bury the hatchet
5. hand in glove

A easy set
SET 20

1) get on like a house on fire
a. If two people get on like a house on fire, they like each other very much and become friends very quickly
b. If you get on like a house on fire, you are always in a hurry and you do not do things well.
c. If people get on like a house on fire, they start to argue angrily.

2) be rolling in it
a. If you are rolling in it, you are very fat
b. to be very rich
c. to dance energetically

3) have a face like thunder
a.If you have a face like thunder, you are very ugly.
b.to look very old
c.to have a very angry expression

4) be economical with the truth
a. to tell the truth in any situation
b. to not be completely honest about something
c. to spend very little money

5) throw a wobbly
a. to suddenly become very angry
b. to do something that needs great skill and balance
c. to accuse someone of doing something bad

P.S: Where are all puys????

OA SET 20
1) a
2) b
3) c
4) b
5) a

Takes on SET 20

1-A
2-B
3-C
4-B
5-A

1) get on like a house on fire
a. If two people get on like a house on fire, they like each other very much and become friends very quickly
b. If you get on like a house on fire, you are always in a hurry and you do not do things well.
c. If people get on like a house on fire, they start to argue angrily.

2) be rolling in it
a. If you are rolling in it, you are very fat
b. to be very rich
c. to dance energetically

3) have a face like thunder
a.If you have a face like thunder, you are very ugly.
b.to look very old
c.to have a very angry expression
4) be economical with the truth
a. to tell the truth in any situation
b. to not be completely honest about something
c. to spend very little money

5) throw a wobbly
a. to suddenly become very angry
b. to do something that needs great skill and balance
c. to accuse someone of doing something bad


Where are all the puys!!??

A easy set
SET 20

1) get on like a house on fire
a. If two people get on like a house on fire, they like each other very much and become friends very quickly
b. If you get on like a house on fire, you are always in a hurry and you do not do things well.
c. If people get on like a house on fire, they start to argue angrily.

2) be rolling in it
a. If you are rolling in it, you are very fat
b. to be very rich
c. to dance energetically

3) have a face like thunder
a.If you have a face like thunder, you are very ugly.
b.to look very old
c.to have a very angry expression

4) be economical with the truth
a. to tell the truth in any situation
b. to not be completely honest about something
c. to spend very little money

5) throw a wobbly
a. to suddenly become very angry
b. to do something that needs great skill and balance
c. to accuse someone of doing something bad

P.S: Where are all puys????

Well sorry to spam this thread..but I have a genuine doubt in CAT-VERBAL section
There are questions of this type
For egs;-
In which of the following sentences is the word 'BETTER' used correctly
Is there any material(links/books) from which I can practice these type of questions?

Best way to deal with question of this type is to read as much as you can.

Well sorry to spam this thread..but I have a genuine doubt in CAT-VERBAL section
There are questions of this type
For egs;-
In which of the following sentences is the word 'BETTER' used correctly
Is there any material(links/books) from which I can practice these type of questions?

back out = decide not to do something you first intended to do: "We can't back out of the holiday now we've already paid for it!"

break out = escape: "The prisoners managed to break out."

bring out = make more noticeable: "The lemon brings out the taste of the strawberries."

check out (1) = look at: "You've got to check out this new website it's really useful."

check out (2) = investigate: "The police are checking out his story."

cut out = eliminate: "He's cut out all the fat from his diet and he's a lot slimmer."

eat out = eat in a restaurant: "Do you fancy eating out tonight?"

hand out = distribute: "The teacher handed out the English books to the students."

fill out = complete a form: "You need to fill out all the sections on this form."

make out = see well: "I can't make out the name on this envelope. Is it Jones or James?"

pass out = faint: "It was so hot in the room that she passed out."

put out = inconvenience someone: "Thanks for your offer of letting us stay. Are you sure that we won't be putting you out?"

stand out = be easily distinguishable: "With the way he dresses, he always manages to stand out!"

take out = withdraw money: "I've taken out a lot of money from my account recently."

work out (1) = calculate: "We've worked out our profit margin."

work out (2) = get better: "Everything worked out well in the end."

work out (3) = understand: "I really can't work it out. Why did she leave such a well-paid job?"

Your name is mud: u are an unpopular person.

SET 19

1.2.cigarettes are bad for you
2.3.shouldn't be any mistakes
3.3.won every game
4.2.fixed his computer
5.2.get married in a medieval castle
6.1.feel worse about it
7.
8.3.changing to a vegetarian diet
9.2.cater for a seminar of 200 people
10.2.vis-a-vis property taxes

My take on SET 19
1)2
2)3
3)3
4)2
6)1
7)3
3
9)1
10)1

My takes on SET-19

1-2
2-3
3-3
4-2
5-2
6-1
7-3
8-3
9-2
10-2

My take on SET 19 :
1)2
2)3
3)3
4)2
5)2
6)1
7)3
3
9)2
10)2

SET-19


1. beyond a shadow of a doubt

Doctors say they are sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that

2.cigarettes are bad for you



2. dot the i's and cross the t's

I've dotted the i's and crossed the t's, so there

3.shouldn't be any mistakes


3. going great guns

Our school's basketball team is going great guns in the tournament. They have


3.won every game


4. in someone's good books

I've been in Harry's good books ever since I

2.fixed his computer



5. over the top

Some people thought the wedding was over the top, but I think it's alright to
2.get married in a medieval castle



6. rub it in

If you make a mistake, and then someone rubs it in by talking about it, it'll make you
1.feel worse about it



7. the movers and shakers

The movers and shakers in the world of banking
2.work behind the counters in banks



8. the pros and cons

We looked at the pros and cons of

3.changing to a vegetarian diet


9. throw someone in at the deep end

Our new cook Wendy was thrown in at the deep end on her first day when she had to

2.cater for a seminar of 200 people



10. vis-a-vis

Stanley was looking for information on council regulations
1.property vis-a-vis taxes
2.vis-a-vis property taxes
3.property taxes vis-a-vis

answers in bold...

Takes on SET-19

1-2
2-3
3-3
4-2
5-2
6-1
7-3
8-3
9-2
10-2

SET-19


1. beyond a shadow of a doubt

Doctors say they are sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that
1.fatty foods are good for you
2.cigarettes are bad for you
3.fruits and vegetables are bad for you


2. dot the i's and cross the t's

I've dotted the i's and crossed the t's, so there
1.will be a few mistakes
2.will be lots of mistakes
3.shouldn't be any mistakes


3. going great guns

Our school's basketball team is going great guns in the tournament. They have
1.lost every game
2.won two out of four games
3.won every game


4. in someone's good books

I've been in Harry's good books ever since I
1.crashed his car
2.fixed his computer
3.got drunk at his wedding


5. over the top

Some people thought the wedding was over the top, but I think it's alright to
1.get married in a neighbourhood church
2.get married in a medieval castle
3.get married in a public park


6. rub it in

If you make a mistake, and then someone rubs it in by talking about it, it'll make you
1.feel worse about it
2.feel better about it
3.forget about it


7. the movers and shakers

The movers and shakers in the world of banking
1.transport equipment to new banks
2.work behind the counters in banks
3.control banks and other financial institutes


8. the pros and cons

We looked at the pros and cons of
1.using old people as slaves
2.eating poisonous mushrooms
3.changing to a vegetarian diet


9. throw someone in at the deep end

Our new cook Wendy was thrown in at the deep end on her first day when she had to
1.cook breakfast for a family of eight
2.cater for a seminar of 200 people
3.take the afternoon off


10. vis-a-vis

Stanley was looking for information on council regulations
1.property vis-a-vis taxes
2.vis-a-vis property taxes
3.property taxes vis-a-vis

My answers in bold ...

My take
1. (2)
2. (3)
3. (3)
4. (2)
5. (2)
6. (1)
7. (3)
8. (3)
9. (2)
10.(1)

1. beyond a shadow of a doubt

Doctors say they are sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that
1.fatty foods are good for you
2.cigarettes are bad for you
3.fruits and vegetables are bad for you


2. dot the i's and cross the t's

I've dotted the i's and crossed the t's, so there
1.will be a few mistakes
2.will be lots of mistakes
3.shouldn't be any mistakes


3. going great guns

Our school's basketball team is going great guns in the tournament. They have
1.lost every game
2.won two out of four games
3.won every game


4. in someone's good books

I've been in Harry's good books ever since I
1.crashed his car
2.fixed his computer
3.got drunk at his wedding


5. over the top

Some people thought the wedding was over the top, but I think it's alright to
1.get married in a neighbourhood church
2.get married in a medieval castle
3.get married in a public park


6. rub it in

If you make a mistake, and then someone rubs it in by talking about it, it'll make you
1.feel worse about it
2.feel better about it
3.forget about it


7. the movers and shakers

The movers and shakers in the world of banking
1.transport equipment to new banks
2.work behind the counters in banks
3.control banks and other financial institutes


8. the pros and cons

We looked at the pros and cons of
1.using old people as slaves
2.eating poisonous mushrooms
3.changing to a vegetarian diet


9. throw someone in at the deep end

Our new cook Wendy was thrown in at the deep end on her first day when she had to
1.cook breakfast for a family of eight
2.cater for a seminar of 200 people
3.take the afternoon off


10. vis-a-vis

Stanley was looking for information on council regulations
1.property vis-a-vis taxes
2.vis-a-vis property taxes
3.property taxes vis-a-vis

SET-19


1. beyond a shadow of a doubt

Doctors say they are sure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that
1.fatty foods are good for you
2.cigarettes are bad for you
3.fruits and vegetables are bad for you


2. dot the i's and cross the t's

I've dotted the i's and crossed the t's, so there
1.will be a few mistakes
2.will be lots of mistakes
3.shouldn't be any mistakes


3. going great guns

Our school's basketball team is going great guns in the tournament. They have
1.lost every game
2.won two out of four games
3.won every game


4. in someone's good books

I've been in Harry's good books ever since I
1.crashed his car
2.fixed his computer
3.got drunk at his wedding


5. over the top

Some people thought the wedding was over the top, but I think it's alright to
1.get married in a neighbourhood church
2.get married in a medieval castle
3.get married in a public park


6. rub it in

If you make a mistake, and then someone rubs it in by talking about it, it'll make you
1.feel worse about it
2.feel better about it
3.forget about it


7. the movers and shakers

The movers and shakers in the world of banking
1.transport equipment to new banks
2.work behind the counters in banks
3.control banks and other financial institutes


8. the pros and cons

We looked at the pros and cons of
1.using old people as slaves
2.eating poisonous mushrooms
3.changing to a vegetarian diet


9. throw someone in at the deep end

Our new cook Wendy was thrown in at the deep end on her first day when she had to
1.cook breakfast for a family of eight
2.cater for a seminar of 200 people
3.take the afternoon off


10. vis-a-vis

Stanley was looking for information on council regulations
1.property vis-a-vis taxes
2.vis-a-vis property taxes
3.property taxes vis-a-vis

Easy Set-18

1. a jack of all trades

For which job would a jack of all trades be best suited?
a.a dealer in a casino
b.a caretaker in a school
c.a teller in a bank


2. back to the drawing board

We started an online business, but after a while it was back to the drawing board because
a.we couldn't make a profit
b.we made a lot of money
c.we wanted to improve our drawing


3. dig up dirt

A journalist is digging up dirt on a politician in order to
a.help the politician's campaign
b.damage the politician's image
c.increase the politician's popularity


4. fly off the handle

We were having dinner in a restaurant last night when this guy at the next table flew off the handle because
a.the food was so delicious
b.the waiter was so handsome
c.the waiter brought the wrong thing


5. have a soft spot for

You can see that Mike's got a soft spot for dogs. Whenever he sees one, he
a.kicks it
b.pats it on the head
c.keeps away from it


6. leave no stone unturned

Henry said he'd leave no stone unturned in his search for a woman to marry. He will
a.look for women under stones
b.try everything to find a wife
c.marry any woman who accepts him


7. ring a bell

When I heard the poem, some of the lines rang a bell and
a.some of them beat a drum
b.sounded very beautiful
c.I thought I'd heard it somewhere before


8. take the plunge

Monique has decided to take the plunge and
a.keep her job for a while
b.start up her own business
c.put all her money in the bank


9. up in the air

We'll have to leave the list of guests we're inviting to our wedding up in the air until we know
a.how many we can invite
b.what the weather will be like
c.if any are of them are afraid of heights


10. You could have knocked me over with a feather.

You could have knocked me over with a feather when I heard that
a.we were having sandwiches for lunch
b.the electricity bill had arrived
c.I had won a million dollars in the lottery

OA:-
1.b 2.a 3.b 4.c 5.b 6.b 7.c 8.b 9.a 10.c

:thumbsup:

Takes on Set-18

1-A
2-A
3-B
4-C
5-B
6-B
7-C
8-B
9-A
10-C

Easy Set-18

My answers:
a
a
b
c
b
b
b
c
a
c

Can somebody please provide me a list of phrasal verbs which would be helpful in sentence correction

set 18:
1.a
2.a
3.b
4.c
5.b
6.b
7.c
8.b
9.a
10.c

Easy Set-18

My Take :)
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.C
5.B
6.B
7.C
8.B
9.A
10.C

Easy Set-18

1. a jack of all trades

For which job would a jack of all trades be best suited?
a.a dealer in a casino
b.a caretaker in a school
c.a teller in a bank


2. back to the drawing board

We started an online business, but after a while it was back to the drawing board because
a.we couldn't make a profit
b.we made a lot of money
c.we wanted to improve our drawing


3. dig up dirt

A journalist is digging up dirt on a politician in order to
a.help the politician's campaign
b.damage the politician's image
c.increase the politician's popularity


4. fly off the handle

We were having dinner in a restaurant last night when this guy at the next table flew off the handle because
a.the food was so delicious
b.the waiter was so handsome
c.the waiter brought the wrong thing


5. have a soft spot for

You can see that Mike's got a soft spot for dogs. Whenever he sees one, he
a.kicks it
b.pats it on the head
c.keeps away from it


6. leave no stone unturned

Henry said he'd leave no stone unturned in his search for a woman to marry. He will
a.look for women under stones
b.try everything to find a wife
c.marry any woman who accepts him


7. ring a bell

When I heard the poem, some of the lines rang a bell and
a.some of them beat a drum
b.sounded very beautiful
c.I thought I'd heard it somewhere before


8. take the plunge

Monique has decided to take the plunge and
a.keep her job for a while
b.start up her own business
c.put all her money in the bank


9. up in the air

We'll have to leave the list of guests we're inviting to our wedding up in the air until we know
a.how many we can invite
b.what the weather will be like
c.if any are of them are afraid of heights


10. You could have knocked me over with a feather.

You could have knocked me over with a feather when I heard that
a.we were having sandwiches for lunch
b.the electricity bill had arrived
c.I had won a million dollars in the lottery



P.S:1.had gone to hometown,so wasn't active here.
2.durgesh ..well done buddy.:thumbsup:

Takes on SET 16:

1. b
2. d
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. a
7. d
8. d
9. b
10. d
11. d
12. a
13. b
14. b
15. d

SET 17
Pick out the sentence that correctly explains the meaning of the idioms given below:
1. To charge the earth
a) To be very serious and sincere about what you saying
b) To cost a lot of money
c) To reduce or destroy something gradually
d) Not to spend more than what is necessary
e) To move somebody from their job or position gradually

2. To hold fast to something
a) To continue to believe in an idea
b) To refuse to move back or change
c) To be worried about something
d) To waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible
e) To be released and not worry about what you should do

3. To be in the red
a) To make someone very angry
b) To involve someone in violent competition
c) To make something look bright and clear
d) To owe money to your bank as you have overdrawn from your account
e) To be in a situation that is too bad or embarrassing

4. The salt of the earth
a) A very enthusiastic person
b) A very good and honest person whom you can always depend on
c) A person with irrational and unrealistic ideas
d) To feel, look or taste very bad
e) A lot of something

5. To give full rein
a) To start controlling something more strictly
b) To be able to understand and have sympathy with something
c) To give somebody complete freedom of action
d) To refuse to accept or consider something
e) To free somebody from a duty or relationship

There are two blanks in each of the following sentences. From the pair of words given below, choose the pair that fills the blank most appropriately:
6. It is ____ to the political arena to create confusion in the rival camp and hurl ____ at each other, especially during election.
a) Persistent, compliments
b) Endemic, accusations
c) Native, impediments
d) Natural, tributes
e) Critical, charges

7. When the attention span of a person is ____, the conventional treatment of a topic ____ to click.
a) Long, forgets
b) Weak, suspends
c) Strong, continues
d) Constant, begins
e) Short, fails

8. A warrior lays down his life for the sake of his country and so he ____ to be treated with honor and be suitably ____ so that he can serve the nation with lan and dignity.
a) Deserves, compensated
b) Demands, admired
c) Warrants, neutralized
d) Proposes, rewarded
e) Intends, applauded

9. When we knocked, an elderly woman ____ the door and ____ us in.
a) Opened, lauded
b) Responded, motioned
c) Answered, ushered
d) Unlocked, initiated
e) Unlatched, filtered

10. Though we cannot _____ natural disasters like droughts or floods, we can certainly reduce their ____ or impact if we take some precautionary measures.
a) Avert, dominance
b) Prevent, intensity
c) Cause, strength
d) Encourage, extremity
e) Anticipate, power

OA SET 17

1 (b), 2(a), 3(d), 4(b), 5(c), 6(b), 7(e), 8(a), 9(c), 10 (b)

My take on 17.
B
d
e
d
d
d
d
a
a
b

set 17
b
b
e
a
c
e
e
a
c
b

My take on Set -16
1. b
2. d
3. b
4. c
5. c
6. a
7. d
8. b
9. b
10. c
11. d
12. a
13. b
14. b
15. d

My take on SET 17


1. b
2. a
3. e
4. b
5. c
6. b
7. e
8. a
9. c
10. b

My take on Set 17:

1.b
2.a
3.d
4.b
5.c
6.b
7.e
8.a
9.a
10.b

SET 17
Pick out the sentence that correctly explains the meaning of the idioms given below:
1. To charge the earth
a) To be very serious and sincere about what you saying
b) To cost a lot of money
c) To reduce or destroy something gradually
d) Not to spend more than what is necessary
e) To move somebody from their job or position gradually

2. To hold fast to something
a) To continue to believe in an idea
b) To refuse to move back or change
c) To be worried about something
d) To waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible
e) To be released and not worry about what you should do

3. To be in the red
a) To make someone very angry
b) To involve someone in violent competition
c) To make something look bright and clear
d) To owe money to your bank as you have overdrawn from your account
e) To be in a situation that is too bad or embarrassing

4. The salt of the earth
a) A very enthusiastic person
b) A very good and honest person whom you can always depend on
c) A person with irrational and unrealistic ideas
d) To feel, look or taste very bad
e) A lot of something

5. To give full rein
a) To start controlling something more strictly
b) To be able to understand and have sympathy with something
c) To give somebody complete freedom of action
d) To refuse to accept or consider something
e) To free somebody from a duty or relationship

There are two blanks in each of the following sentences. From the pair of words given below, choose the pair that fills the blank most appropriately:
6. It is ____ to the political arena to create confusion in the rival camp and hurl ____ at each other, especially during election.
a) Persistent, compliments
b) Endemic, accusations
c) Native, impediments
d) Natural, tributes
e) Critical, charges

7. When the attention span of a person is ____, the conventional treatment of a topic ____ to click.
a) Long, forgets
b) Weak, suspends
c) Strong, continues
d) Constant, begins
e) Short, fails

8. A warrior lays down his life for the sake of his country and so he ____ to be treated with honor and be suitably ____ so that he can serve the nation with lan and dignity.
a) Deserves, compensated
b) Demands, admired
c) Warrants, neutralized
d) Proposes, rewarded
e) Intends, applauded

9. When we knocked, an elderly woman ____ the door and ____ us in.
a) Opened, lauded
b) Responded, motioned
c) Answered, ushered
d) Unlocked, initiated
e) Unlatched, filtered

10. Though we cannot _____ natural disasters like droughts or floods, we can certainly reduce their ____ or impact if we take some precautionary measures.
a) Avert, dominance
b) Prevent, intensity
c) Cause, strength
d) Encourage, extremity
e) Anticipate, power

SET 16

1) In front of the bar, you see a sign that says, "Happy Hour 5-7." This means:
a.Only happy people are allowed inside.
b.Drinks are cheaper than usual.
c.There's a comedy show.
d.You get a free drink if you make the bartender laugh.

2)When you walk into the bar, the doorman says that you have to pay $5. This is:
a.a tip
b.a bribe
c.a rip-off
d.a cover charge

3)The doorman asks to see your I.D. (identification). He wants to make sure you're 21. What did he just do?
a.He hit on you.
b.He carded you.
c.He eighty-sixed you.
d.He flattered you.

4)You want bourbon with ice. What do you say?
a."I'd like a bourbon, neat."
b."I'd like a whiskey sour."
c."I'd like a bourbon on the rocks."
d."I'd like a shot of bourbon."

5)Your American friend wants a martini. What are you ordering?
a.A glass of Martini Bianco.
b.A drink that comes in a big glass. It's made with vodka, tomato juice, Tabasco, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce and usually has a stick of celery in it.
c.A strong drink that comes in a fancy glass. It's made with gin or vodka and vermouth and usually has an olive in it.
d.A drink named after Dean Martin.
6)After the bartender serves you the drinks, what should you do?
a.Leave an extra dollar or two on the bar.
b.Say thank you and walk away.
c.Offer to buy the bartender a drink.
d.Wait for the server to carry the drinks to your table.

7)Someone of the opposite sex says you have beautiful eyes and offers to buy you a drink. They're almost definitely:
a.tipping you
b.molesting you
c.hitting you
d.hitting on you

You notice some people aren't paying when they get their drinks. Why not?
a.They are friends of the bartender.
b.They're running a tab.
c.They're police officers, so they always get free drinks.
d.They're eighty-sixing the bartender.

9)You really want a cigarette, but you don't have any. You notice someone near you is smoking. What do you say?
a."Excuse me, do you have a cigarette for me?"
b."Excuse me, can I borrow a cigarette?"
c."Excuse me, can I bum a smoke?"
d."Excuse me, give me a cigarette please."

10)Your American friend gives you a dollar for the jukebox. What is it for?
a.a very cheap drink
b.the bathroom
c.music
d.cigarettes

11)Your American friend has bought drinks for everyone at your table. What has he or she just done?
a.bought round
b.bought the farm
c.left a tip
d.bought a round

12)You decide to get the next round. Your friend offers to give you money. You say,
a."No, you got the last round. It's on me."
b."Okay, thanks."
c."No, I can pay. I'm rich."
d."No, I don't want."

13)The next time you order drinks, the bartender tells you, "It's on the house." What does he or she mean?
a.He or she is running a tab for you.
b.You don't have to pay for this round.
c.He or she spilled the drinks.
d.You have to go upstairs to get your drinks.

14)The people at the next table have had way too much to drink and are starting to fight. A big guy who works at the bar throws them out and tells them they can NEVER return. What just happened?
a.The bouncer carded them.
b.The bouncer eighty-sixed them.
c.The bouncer bought them a round.
d.The bouncer hit on them.

15)The bar is getting ready to close. It's your last chance to buy drinks. What does the bartender yell?
a."Go home, you drunks!"
b."Last round!"
c."Final call!"
d."Last call!"

P.S: Plz don't quote whole set...only ste no. will suffice.

OA SET 16
1.b
2.d
3.b
4.c
5.c
6.a
7.d
8.b
9.c
10.c
11.d
12.a
13.b
14.b
15.d

set 16
1.b
2.d
3.b
4.c
5.a
6.a
7.d
8.b
9.c
10.c
11.d
12.a
13.b
14.b
15.D

SET 16

1) In front of the bar, you see a sign that says, "Happy Hour 5-7." This means:
a.Only happy people are allowed inside.
b.Drinks are cheaper than usual.
c.There's a comedy show.
d.You get a free drink if you make the bartender laugh.

2)When you walk into the bar, the doorman says that you have to pay $5. This is:
a.a tip
b.a bribe
c.a rip-off
d.a cover charge

3)The doorman asks to see your I.D. (identification). He wants to make sure you're 21. What did he just do?
a.He hit on you.
b.He carded you.
c.He eighty-sixed you.
d.He flattered you.

4)You want bourbon with ice. What do you say?
a."I'd like a bourbon, neat."
b."I'd like a whiskey sour."
c."I'd like a bourbon on the rocks."
d."I'd like a shot of bourbon."

5)Your American friend wants a martini. What are you ordering?
a.A glass of Martini Bianco.
b.A drink that comes in a big glass. It's made with vodka, tomato juice, Tabasco, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce and usually has a stick of celery in it.
c.A strong drink that comes in a fancy glass. It's made with gin or vodka and vermouth and usually has an olive in it.
d.A drink named after Dean Martin.
6)After the bartender serves you the drinks, what should you do?
a.Leave an extra dollar or two on the bar.
b.Say thank you and walk away.
c.Offer to buy the bartender a drink.
d.Wait for the server to carry the drinks to your table.

7)Someone of the opposite sex says you have beautiful eyes and offers to buy you a drink. They're almost definitely:
a.tipping you
b.molesting you
c.hitting you
d.hitting on you

You notice some people aren't paying when they get their drinks. Why not?
a.They are friends of the bartender.
b.They're running a tab.
c.They're police officers, so they always get free drinks.
d.They're eighty-sixing the bartender.

9)You really want a cigarette, but you don't have any. You notice someone near you is smoking. What do you say?
a."Excuse me, do you have a cigarette for me?"
b."Excuse me, can I borrow a cigarette?"
c."Excuse me, can I bum a smoke?"
d."Excuse me, give me a cigarette please."

10)Your American friend gives you a dollar for the jukebox. What is it for?
a.a very cheap drink
b.the bathroom
c.music
d.cigarettes

11)Your American friend has bought drinks for everyone at your table. What has he or she just done?
a.bought round
b.bought the farm
c.left a tip
d.bought a round

12)You decide to get the next round. Your friend offers to give you money. You say,
a."No, you got the last round. It's on me."
b."Okay, thanks."
c."No, I can pay. I'm rich."
d."No, I don't want."

13)The next time you order drinks, the bartender tells you, "It's on the house." What does he or she mean?
a.He or she is running a tab for you.
b.You don't have to pay for this round.
c.He or she spilled the drinks.
d.You have to go upstairs to get your drinks.

14)The people at the next table have had way too much to drink and are starting to fight. A big guy who works at the bar throws them out and tells them they can NEVER return. What just happened?
a.The bouncer carded them.
b.The bouncer eighty-sixed them.
c.The bouncer bought them a round.
d.The bouncer hit on them.

15)The bar is getting ready to close. It's your last chance to buy drinks. What does the bartender yell?
a."Go home, you drunks!"
b."Last round!"
c."Final call!"
d."Last call!"

P.S: Plz don't quote whole set...only ste no. will suffice.

next 5 i am posting like a quiz

1. Jack has egg ______ because he couldn't remember how to spell "batman"!
a. On his teeth
b. On his face
c. On his shirt
d. On his fingers
2. As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear _____.
a. His heartbeat
b. A pin drop
c. Bird wings
d. The drum beating
3. I don't agree with you, but your idea certainly gives me food _____.
a. For fun
b. For consider
c. For thought
d. For thinking
4. Ever since he married jane, he's had a new ____ on life.
a. Rent
b. Lease
c. Title
d. Loan
5.just a moment... I've got the answer on the ____ of my tongue.
a. Top
b. Tap
c. Tip
d. Back

1.b
2.b
3.c
4.b
5.c

SET 15

1. We can't afford a new car just now, so we're going to __________ for the next six months and see if we have enough money to buy one then.
a) save away
b) save around
c) save up
d) save out
2. She got a pay rise last week so she decided to __________ and buy those shoes she's been wanting for ages.
a) splash out
b) drop out
c) buy out
d) pass out
3. My parents have been __________ for years. They try to save as much as they can so that they will be able to live well when they retire.
a) squirreling money away
b) putting money on
c) putting money down
d) blowing money on
4. He's very careful with his money. He likes to __________. He goes to different shops to compare prices before he buys any big items.
a) throw his money around
b) shop around
c) hang around
d) store around
5. When Helen had her baby, a few of us in the office decided to __________ and buy a dress for her baby.
a) butt in
b) barge in
c) chip in
d) lie in
6. We __________ a 10% deposit __________ on our car. We have to pay the remaining 90% when we drive the car away next month.
a) take / down
b) put / up
c) take / up
d) put / down

OA SET 15


1) c
2) a
3) a
4) b
5) c
6) d

P.S: alankaritaa and unruffled got all correct

Takes on SET 15

1-c
2-a
3-a
4-b
5-c
6-d

SET 15 :
1) c
2) a
3) a
4) b
5) c
6) d

SET 15

1. We can't afford a new car just now, so we're going to __________ for the next six months and see if we have enough money to buy one then.
a) save away
b) save around
c) save up
d) save out
2. She got a pay rise last week so she decided to __________ and buy those shoes she's been wanting for ages.
a) splash out
b) drop out
c) buy out
d) pass out
3. My parents have been __________ for years. They try to save as much as they can so that they will be able to live well when they retire.
a) squirreling money away
b) putting money on
c) putting money down
d) blowing money on
4. He's very careful with his money. He likes to __________. He goes to different shops to compare prices before he buys any big items.
a) throw his money around
b) shop around
c) hang around
d) store around
5. When Helen had her baby, a few of us in the office decided to __________ and buy a dress for her baby.
a) butt in
b) barge in
c) chip in
d) lie in
6. We __________ a 10% deposit __________ on our car. We have to pay the remaining 90% when we drive the car away next month.
a) take / down
b) put / up
c) take / up
d) put / down

SET 13

a. a chip on the shoulder
b. Shake a leg
c. It takes two to tango
d. dead heat
e. Bitten off more than i can chew
f. The jury is still out
g. wolves in sheep's clothing
h. Put your best foot forward
i. Add fuel to the fire
j. burning bridges

Place the correct Idioms from the above in the sentence given below.

1) A person who gets in a fight easily because he is already angry has "_______________".

2) "I wish you hadn't been rude to that man just now; he is very important in this town and you shouldn't go around _______________."

3) "It looks like were going to have to find another way to decide a winner. That one was a _______________."

4) "Her husband is awful; they fight all the time." Answer: "_______________."

5) "Don't trust the salespeople at that store; they are all _______________!"

6) "Its hard to say if what we did was the right thing. _______________ on it."

7) "I thought I could finish this report within one month, but it looks like I have _______________."

"I wanted to help, but I was afraid I would only _______________."

9) "I want you to get out on that field and _______________!"

10) "They are waiting outside in the car; let's _______________!"

OA SET 13
1.a 2.j 3.d 4.c 5.g 6.f 7.e 8.i 9.h 10.b

P.S:Vibhati@got all correct:cheers:

buy a pig in a poke
buy a round
buy at
buy back
buy in
buy off
buy out

SET-14

Give meanings of some banking idioms.

1.bail a company out or bail out a company
2.bankroll someone
3.banker's hours
4.float (someone) a loan
5.have a stake in

:thumbsup:

1. bail a company out or bail out a companyhelp or rescue a company with financial problems.
2.bankroll someone:- to support or help someone by money
3.banker's hours:- working for short hours
4.float (someone) a loan:- to take a loan
5.have a stake in:- have a share

Next 5

down-and-out
Dutch auction
every nook and cranny
elbow grease
couch potato

1. down-and-out - a. Lacking funds, resources, or prospects; destitute.
b. Incapacitated; prostrate
2 Dutch auction: where price is lowered until someone is willing to buy/seller's min acceptable price is reached
3. every nook and cranny : every small, out-of-the-way place or places where something can be hidden
4. elbow grease: means hard manual labour is the only way to do something(not possible by using the easy way(like chemicals/grease,etc)
5. couch potato :who lives a sedentary lifestyle
courtesy: wikipedia/freedictionary.

SET-14

Give meanings of some banking idioms.

1.bail a company out or bail out a company
2.bankroll someone
3.banker's hours
4.float (someone) a loan
5.have a stake in

:thumbsup:

SET 13

Nice set kdn
MY take :-
1.a 2.j 3.d 4.c 5.g 6.f 7.e 8.i 9.h 10.b

Well done durgesh :thumbsup:

SET 13

a. a chip on the shoulder
b. Shake a leg
c. It takes two to tango
d. dead heat
e. Bitten off more than i can chew
f. The jury is still out
g. wolves in sheep's clothing
h. Put your best foot forward
i. Add fuel to the fire
j. burning bridges

Place the correct Idioms from the above in the sentence given below.

1) A person who gets in a fight easily because he is already angry has "a chip on the shoulder".

2) "I wish you hadn't been rude to that man just now; he is very important in this town and you shouldn't go around The jury is still out"

3) "It looks like were going to have to find another way to decide a winner. That one was a dead heat"

4) "Her husband is awful; they fight all the time." Answer: "It takes two to tango"

5) "Don't trust the salespeople at that store; they are all wolves in sheep's clothing!"

6) "Its hard to say if what we did was the right thing. burning bridges on it."

7) "I thought I could finish this report within one month, but it looks like I have Bitten off more than i can chew"

"I wanted to help, but I was afraid I would only Add fuel to the fire"

9) "I want you to get out on that field and Shake a leg"

10) "They are waiting outside in the car; let's Put your best foot forward!"

My try

Correct me if i am wrong

SET 13

a. a chip on the shoulder
b. Shake a leg
c. It takes two to tango
d. dead heat
e. Bitten off more than i can chew
f. The jury is still out
g. wolves in sheep's clothing
h. Put your best foot forward
i. Add fuel to the fire
j. burning bridges

Place the correct Idioms from the above in the sentence given below.

1) A person who gets in a fight easily because he is already angry has "_______________".

2) "I wish you hadn't been rude to that man just now; he is very important in this town and you shouldn't go around _______________."

3) "It looks like were going to have to find another way to decide a winner. That one was a _______________."

4) "Her husband is awful; they fight all the time." Answer: "_______________."

5) "Don't trust the salespeople at that store; they are all _______________!"

6) "Its hard to say if what we did was the right thing. _______________ on it."

7) "I thought I could finish this report within one month, but it looks like I have _______________."

"I wanted to help, but I was afraid I would only _______________."

9) "I want you to get out on that field and _______________!"

10) "They are waiting outside in the car; let's _______________!"