Question : Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.

I had a close shave this morning – my car was hit badly by a bull.

Option 1: In a position where one might receive severe criticism.

Option 2: To be carrying a wild look.

Option 3: To request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed.

Option 4: A narrow escape.

Question : Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.

Look, the devil is beating his wife. Do you think we'll see a rainbow?

Option 1: One who presents a counter argument

Option 2: If you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief

Option 3: The sun is shining while it rains

Option 4: When someone comes in unexpectedly while being talked about

Question : Substitute one word for the italicised expression.

The Bishop criticised the Government for its having no sympathy and an uncaring attitude to the homeless and the unemployed.

Option 1: merciful

Option 2: callous

Option 3: tender

Option 4: compassionate

Question : Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.

Sometimes I just have to resort to the carrot and stick approach with my children.

Option 1: Mixture of rewards and punishments

Option 2: Waste one's efforts by pursuing the wrong thing or path

Option 3: Practically identical in appearance

Option 4: To be optimistic or enthusiastic

Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.

If you feel good, then you will portray that attitude and look fabulous no matter what!

Option 1: distort

Option 2: garble

Option 3: falsify

Option 4: depict