Idioms and Phrases -Test 2

It was discovered that the young man was over head and ears in love with her.

Nobody could see through the design of that wily fellow.

The reproduction of Mona Lisa portrait by the 8 year old child matches the original to a hair.

The trial was so important that the entire proceedings were held in camera.

His prodigal son was a constant source of trouble to him.

The involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a mare’s nest.

I want none of your back-chat.

We must always bear in mind that only hard work leads to success.

Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

There was a job for me to cut my teeth on.

Inspite of his poverty, Ravi believed in keeping up appearances.

It is evident from the minister’s statement that heads will roll.

He has such a nature that he must have a finger in every pie.

He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour’s affairs.

The present syllabus leaves very little elbowroom for teachers to be innovative.

I _______ him as my son.

I cannot ______ his writing.

He _______ his bungalow to an orphanage.

You have failed to _______ your case.

Contentment ________ happiness.

I cannot ______ the meaning of this verse.

The coach _______ at a little roadside inn.

He managed to ________ the examination.

Unless we _____ we cannot succeed.

The building was ________