Question
keep a civil
tongue In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Solution
”Keep a civil tongue” is an idiomatic expression which refers to speak politely.
The shopkeeper was sly as a fox and tried to sell off the old stock.
When the detective pointed out the smallest detail that connected all the evidence together, he hit the nail on the head and uncovered the true identity...
Which of the Phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) should replace the highlighted phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically correct?
Though he ...
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Sitting shotgun
To blow one’s own trumphet
Bite your tongue
In each question, three meanings numbered I, II and III are given for the Idiom / Phrase highlighted in the sentence. Out of the given three meanings, ...
Put a sock in it
I. We have to put a sock in it; only then will we be able to improve our speaking skills.
II. With enough bytes already s...
Directions: In the given questions, a statement with a blank is given. Fill the blank with the most suitable idiom/phrase to make the statement meaning...
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been underlined – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best ...
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