Question
In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a
proverb has been given in bold—followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the bold idiom/proverb. She got the job not because of merit, but because she pulled some strings.Solution
Explanation: "Pulling strings" means using one's influence or connections to gain an advantage. It has nothing to do with music or working hard.
More Idioms and Phrases Questions
What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the given expression?
(25% of 1600 + 60% of 1800) ÷ 74 = ?
[{70 + (40 - 22) ÷ 3} ÷ 4] = ?
(22% of 1500 + 15% of 2200) = ? x 11
What will come in place of (?) in the given expression.
40% of (120 + 80) + 25% of 160 = ?33 × ?2 – 6 × 5 = 3270
- Find the simplified value of the given expression:
9 of 6 ÷ 3 × 6² + √64 – 15 √4096 + √3249 = (?)2
7(1/5) – 3(1/4) + 8(3/4) = ?
2(3/4) of 2880 + 54% of 7520 - ? = 302
23% of 8040+ 42% of 545 = ?%of 3000
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