CBSE - Idioms and Phrases

Back-room boys (1) Desirable position which is well-paid and considered relatively easy. (2) People or things which are no longer useful or necessary. (3) People who perform important work but have no contact with the publi(3) (4) lose the job

To cry wolf (1) To listen eagerly (2) To give false alarm (3) To turn pale (4) To keep off starvation

draw a blank (1) elicit no response; be unsuccessful. (2) Refers to an extremely proud person. (3) View an unpleasant situation in a positive light. (4) Accepting something humiliating or embarrassing.

WEE HOURS: (1) A few hours (2) Many hours (3) Dusk (4) Dawn

To keep the ball rolling (1) To earn more and more (2) To work constantly (3) To make the best use of (4) To keep the conversation going