1.To flog a dead horse
a) To act in a foolish way
b) To waste one's efforts
c) To revise interest in an old subject
d) To revive old memories
Explanation: To flog a dead horse: a particular effort causing waste of time as there will be no outcome.
2. To worship the rising sun
a) To honour a man who is coming into office
b) To honour the promising people
c) To indulge in flattery
d) To welcome the coming events
Explanation:To worship the rising sun: To respect a man who is coming in power.
3. French leave
a) Long absence
b) Leave on the pretext of illness
c) Casual leave
d) Absence without permission
Explanation:French leave: absence from work or duty without permission.
4. Within an ace of
a) Within one's reach
b) Very near
c) Within the hitting range
d) Narrowly
Explanation: Within an ace of: very close to.
5. To make umbrage
a) To feel depressed
b) To be offended
c) To be satisfied
d) To be pleased
Explanation:To make umbrage: offense; annoyance; displeasure.
6. The pros and cons
a) For and against a thing
b) Foul and fair
c) Good and evil
d) Former and latter
Explanation: The pros and cons: advantages and disadvantages.
7. By fair means or foul
a) Without using common sense
b) Without difficulty
c) In any way, honest or dishonest
d) Having been instigated
Explanation: By fair means or foul: using whatever means are necessary.
8. To show one's teeth
a) To ridicule
b) To face difficulties
c) To adopt a threatening attitude
d) To be humble
Explanation:To show one's teeth: to act in an angry or threatening manner.
9. To oil the knocker
a) To instigate a person to do a job
b) To do a work with increased pace
c) To tip the office-boy
d) To revive old enmity
Explanation: To oil the knocker: To tip the office boy.
10.Leave one to sink or swim
a) To be in a dilemma
b) To leave to one's fate
c) To put one in difficulty
d) Not to help one
Explanation: Leave one to sink or swim: to leave someone to do something.