Learn and Examine Yourself

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Phrases and Idioms

1.	‘To smell a rat’ means:

to smell a bad smell

To suspect a trick or deceit

to misunderstand

to have dirty ways

2.	What is the meaning of ‘Soft Soap’?

Flattery for self motives

To speak ill of others

To speak high of others

To recognise other’s good deeds

3.	Dog days means----

a period of being carefree

a period of having youthful feelings

a period of misfortune

hot weather

4.	‘Hold water’ means----

keep water

Drink water

Bear examination

store water

5.	I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full months. ---- What does the idiom’a slow coach’ mean?

an irresponsible person

a careless person

an unthoughtful person

a very lazy person

6.	The idiom ‘let things slide’ means

ignore

lose gradually

reveal a secret

set free