English Mcqs

To set one's face against __________?
  • (A)  To oppose with determination
  • (B)  To judge by appearance
  • (C)  To get out of difficulty
  • (D)  To look at one steadily
To hit the nail right on the head _______?
  • (A)  To say something that is exactly right or completely true
  • (B)  To destroy one’s reputation
  • (C)  To announce one’s fixed views
  • (D)  To teach someone a lesson
To smell a rat _______?
  • (A)  To see signs of plague epidemic
  • (B)  To get bad small of a bad dead rat
  • (C)  To suspect foul dealings
  • (D)  To be in a bad mood
"Ace in the hole" means __________?
  • (A)  A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage
  • (B)  A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength
  • (C)  Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
  • (D)  Without any hesitation; instantly
"A hot potato" means _________?
  • (A)  The one tiny drawback that ruins it
  • (B)  To go to bed to sleep
  • (C)  To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor
  • (D)  A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
A bitter pill means ___________?
  • (A)  Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
  • (B)  A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
  • (C)  A situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted
  • (D)  When an attempt fails, and it’s time to start planning all over again