Question
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic
expression/a proverb has been underlined – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/proverb. The company's strategy is to cut corners in order to save money.Solution
Explanation: "Cut corners" means to do something quickly and cheaply, often compromising quality.
Have we made headway  in our attempts to save the world’s rain forests?
- In each question, five alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning o...
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
The new policy is a double-edged sword ; it has both advantages and disadvantages.
In the given question a sentence with a blank is given. From the options choose the idiom which will fit perfectly in the blank and make the sentence c...
to let your freak flag fly
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Back to square one       Â
Mutual discourse
An idiom/phrase is given in bold. Following this idiom/phrase are given three sentences, which use the given idiom/phrase. The idiom/phrase may or may ...
Despite his boastful claims, the politician proved to be a man of straw when he couldn't provide any evidence to support his grand promises.Â
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