Practice mode / Idioms and Phrases The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation A Option A: cancel B Option B: discuss C Option C: reconsider D Option D: postpone Correct answer D. postpone Show answer Report a problem How we write and check questions
Question 01 / Idioms and Phrases I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. A Option A: wasting his money B Option B: becoming overgenerous C Option C: overtaxing his energies D Option D: losing his objectives Correct answer C. overtaxing his energies Show answer Open question
Question 02 / Idioms and Phrases The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects. A Option A: highlight B Option B: show C Option C: offer D Option D: promise Correct answer C. offer Show answer Open question
Question 03 / Idioms and Phrases Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice. A Option A: Make a stew B Option B: Boil C Option C: Suffer in his own juice D Option D: Suffer for his own act Correct answer D. Suffer for his own act Show answer Open question
Question 04 / Idioms and Phrases Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales. A Option A: advertise B Option B: cater to the public taste C Option C: attempt to appeal to popular taste D Option D: depend upon the public for approval Correct answer C. attempt to appeal to popular taste Show answer Open question
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