Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases

Directions to solve :
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
16.

Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to to bell the cat.

Answer

Answer :

Option A
17.

He has to abide by the hard and fast rule of the company.

Answer

Answer :

Option B
18.

If you are fair and square in your work you will definitely prosper.

Answer

Answer :

Option B
19.

He is playing ducks and drakes with the wealth of his father.

Answer

Answer :

Option A
20.

My sincere advice to my maidservant fell on stony ground.

Answer

Answer :

Option D
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