
‘He was hoist by his own petard’ refers to:


Important Questions on Vocabulary
He is always prominent in a crowd because of his height.

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Be cut up

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Call forth

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Phrase.
Chew out

Directions: In the following question, a word is given. Choose the option that is the most similar or nearest in the meaning of the given word.
Close up

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Phrase.
Eke Out

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Phrase.
Fall through

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Look over
