General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
51
At Christmas, even the elderly people paint the town red.
Answer:
to have a lively time
To 'paint the town red' means to go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly, often by drinking and dancing.
52
She rejected his proposal point-blank.
Answer:
directly
'Point-blank' means directly, bluntly, or without equivocation.
53
We should guard against green-eyed friends.
Answer:
jealous
To be 'green-eyed' (or having the green-eyed monster) refers to being jealous or envious.
54
He has made his mark in the field of science.
Answer:
distinguished himself
To 'make one's mark' means to attain success or distinction in a particular field.
55
Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company.
Answer:
with all efforts
To fight 'tooth and nail' means to fight with every available resource or with intense effort and determination.
56
My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me.
Answer:
paid no heed
To 'turn a deaf ear' means to refuse to listen or pay attention to a request or complaint (paid no heed).
57
The possession of Kashmir is a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.
Answer:
a subject of dispute
A 'bone of contention' refers to a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement or dispute.
58
They were offered six months' rent in lieu of notice to vacate the building.
Answer:
in place of
'In lieu of' is a phrase that means in place of or instead of.
59
Raju was left alone to face the music.
Answer:
to bear the criticism
To 'face the music' means to accept responsibility for something you have done and accept the unpleasant consequences, such as criticism.
60
The poor man moved from pillar to post to get money.
Answer:
moving from one place to another aimlessly
To go 'from pillar to post' means to move from one place to another repeatedly, often in a fruitless search or due to bureaucracy.