IDIOMS AND PHRASES
2691. To give chapter and verse for a thing
A. To produce the proof of something *
B. To eulogize th qualities of a thing
C. To make publicity of a thing.
D. To attach artificial value to a thing
2692. To beggar’s description
A. A poor statement
B. To describe things without care
C. Beyond one’s power to describe adquately *
D. None of these
2693. To plough the sands
A. To work hard to achieve one’s aim
B. To affored hope or ground for expecting a good result
C. To busy oneself in a way which cannot lead to any profitable result *
2694. Foar in the mouth
A. Bitten by a snake
B. To reveal the secret
C. To be furious
D. To be in the extreme hatred *
2695. To take umbrage
A. To feel depressed
B. To be offended *
C. To be satisfied
D. To be pleased
2696. Something up one’s sleeve
A. A grand idea
B. A secret plan *
C. A profitable plan
D. Something important
2697. Adam’s ale
A. Grace
B. Pleasure
C. Water *
D. Wine
2698. To draw the long bow
A. To over-estimate oneself
B. To put up high demands
C. To demand a very high price
D. To make an exaggerated statement *
2699. To hit the jackpot
A. To gamble
B. To make money unexpectedly *
C. To inherit money
D. To become bankrupt
2700. To drink like a fish
A. To drink little
B. To drink alone
C. To be drunkard
D. To drink in the company of others. *