1. To let the cat out of the bag
A. To give latitude
B. To show compassion
C. To miss a golden opportunity
D. To tell a secret without intending to do so
2. To talk shop
A. To talk nonsense
B. To talk reasonably
C. To talk about business or professional affairs
D. To abuse someone
3. To bear the palm
A. To win
B. To accept a challenge
C. To accept defeat
D. To endure something
4. To hang up one's hat
A. To challenge
B. To surrender
C. To postpone
D. To make oneself comfortable in another person's home
5. Be in the mire
A. Be under debt
B. Be in love
C. Be in difficulties
D. Be uneasy
6. To keep one's head above water
A. To be cautious
B. To be out of debt
C. To remain aloof
D. None of these
7. To pay off old scores
A. To have one's revenge
B. To settle a dispute
C. To repay the old loan
D. None of these
8. To change colour
A. To change appearance
B. To get frightened
C. To favour the wrong person
D. None of these
9. To get the hang of a thing
A. To know a secret
B. To understand the meaning of it
C. To find the cause of something
D. None of these
10. Tied to the apron strings of
a. Be independent
b. To be dominated by
c. To live together
d. To fall in love with
Answer Key
1 (d) 2 (c) 3 (a) 4 (d) 5 (c) 6 (b) 7 (a) 8 (b) 9 (b) 10 (b)
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