Idioms and Phrases - Verbal Ability Questions Part 5

Directions: Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the idioms and phrases underlined in the given sentences.

25. After facing all the hardships, I'm happy to see that you have turned a new leaf.

a. Proved to be successful
b. Stayed strong
c. Begun a different mode of life
d. Applied common sense


26. The rich and the poor sat cheek by jowl in the rescue ferry.

a. Separately
b. Very near
c. Irritated
d. Very far


27. Try to end your dependency on alcohol otherwise you'll end in smoke one day.

a. Ruin yourself completely
b. Become the victim
c. Die
d. Loose all your money


28. Inspite of the immense pressure by the opposition, the ruling party, has decided not to give in.

a. Conform
b. Accede
c. Oblige
d. Yield


29. Being an introvert that he is wearing his heart on his sleeves is not possible to him.

a. Talking endlessly
b. Saying something which can't be taken seriously
c. Being friendly with others
d. Exposing innermost feelings to others


30. I did not even listen to him, he was only talking through his hat.

a. Talking ignorantly
b. Talking non-stop
c. Talking garrulously
d. Talking nonsense