Idioms Page 20 And 21

Question 1

It’s no/ not much good doing something

Answer 1

There is no use/ value in doing something

Question 2

Make good

Answer 2

Do well ; be successful in getting a good job, securing one’s future etc

Question 3

Make good time (usually in a vehicle)

Answer 3

Progress with a journey faster than expected

Question 4

Throw good money after bad

Answer 4

Lose more money in an attempt to compensate for a loss

Question 5

While the going’s good

Answer 5

As long as the situation is favourable

Question 6

Be hard hit

Answer 6

Be severely affected by something unpleasant

Question 7

Be hard on someone

Answer 7

Treat someone in a strict , harsh manner

Question 8

Be hard pressed ( to do something)

Answer 8

Have difficulty doing something

Question 9

Be hard to please

Answer 9

Said of a person Who is critical or who sets unusually high standards

Question 10

Be hard up

Answer 10

Be short of money

Question 11

(Do something ) the hard way

Answer 11

By the most difficult or most unpleasant method

Question 12

Drive a hard bargain

Answer 12

Be tough in business dealings and consider only one’s own advantages, profits etc., often unfairly

Question 13

A hard and fast rule

Answer 13

A rule that applies without exception

Question 14

Hard cash

Answer 14

Notes and coins , not a cheque or credit card

Question 15

Hard of hearing

Answer 15

Partly deaf

Question 16

A hard luck story

Answer 16

An unhappy story (judged to be untrue) told by someone who wants money , sympathy or help .

Question 17

A hard/ tough nut to crack

Answer 17

A difficult problem to overcome ; a difficult Person to deal with

Question 18

The hard stuff (informal )

Answer 18

A drink high in alcoholic content, e.g. vodka

Question 19

Have a hard time (of it )

Answer 19

Experience a difficult or unpleasant time

Question 20

Play hard to get

Answer 20

Pretend to be less interested in someone / something than one really is

Question 21

Take a hard line

Answer 21

Be uncompromising , not give in

Question 22

Be for the high jump (informal )

Answer 22

Be liable to be punished , criticized etc . Severely

Question 23

Be/get high (on something )

Answer 23

Be / get high spirited as a result of the influence of alcohol, drugs , etc.

Question 24

Be in high spirits

Answer 24

Be in a lively , cheerful mood

Question 25

Be/ get on one’s high horse

Answer 25

Behave in an arrogant manner

Question 26

Be riding high

Answer 26

Be very successful in one’s career, especially in the eyes of others

Question 27

High and dry

Answer 27

Abandoned , ignored, isolated

Question 28

A high flyer

Answer 28

A person who is very ambitious in his career wishes /plans .

Question 29

High and low

Answer 29

Everywhere possible (with look,search)

Question 30

High and mighty

Answer 30

Behaving in a superior , arrogant manner

Question 31

In high places (friends , people )

Answer 31

In top-Level positions in government and administration ; people if influence and power

Question 32

It’s high time (one did something )

Answer 32

Said when something must be done without more delay