
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The boy had a hair-breadth escape from a street accident.


Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
ln spite of the efforts of all peace-loving people, world peace is still a far cry.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The scenery of Kashmir beggars description.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
As her result is likely to be declared in a day or so, she is on tenterhooks these days.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
It is a pity that our politicians are more interested in the loaves and fishes than in the uplift of the poor.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered as a cry in the wilderness.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
India carried the day by defeating Australia in the hockey series.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
In modern democratic societies, lynch law seems to have become a common feature in almost all spheres of life.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
India must not expect any superpower at the beck and call at the time of the attack.
