Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.
The world needs a global leader who can hold out a gesture of peace.

Option 1: mother wit

Option 2: halcyon days

Option 3: a grass widow

Option 4: an olive branch

Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.

My mother said, “Make consistent progress for success.”

Option 1: slow and steady

Option 2: make a habit

Option 3: in and outs

Option 4: do’s and don’ts

Question : Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.

Shelley has been contemplating for a few days but still has not decided to quit the job.

Option 1: biting the dust

Option 2: chewing the cud

Option 3: cooling one’s heels

Option 4: getting into hot waters

Question : Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.

You must not participate in the marathon this year without any training. It is an unreal hope on your part!

Option 1: carrying coal to new castle

Option 2: a pipe dream

Option 3: a will-o'-the-wisp

Option 4: to lose one's temper

Question : Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.

My business partners thought that I would simply accept their cheating, but they will soon realise that I am more powerful than what they expected.

Option 1: damsel in distress

Option 2: they caught a tartar

Option 3: cutting a cloth

Option 4: casting pearls before swine

Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear the palm.

Option 1: To bring joyful news.

Option 2: To lose a game.

Option 3: To advocate peace.

Option 4: To be a winner.