Idioms and Phrases: Test-4

The idiom 'Hobson's Choice' means: a Choice in which person has to accept a alternative because other alternative is not possible/ within his power or very undesirable In short, there is no actual alternative at all Example: To choose between death or slavery will be ‘Hobson’s choice

The idiom 'take something with a grain of salt' means: To listen or believe in something only to a certain limit. Not to blindly or unquestioningly trust it. Not to take literal meaning of it Example: You are too stupid if you take everything a politician says without a grain of salt.

The idiom talk through your hat means: Talking about a subject about which one has little or no understanding and making ignorant or senseless statements about it. Example: The man had a habit of talking through his hat and giving out advice

The idiom run riot means: To be completely out of control or to loss control that leads to violent behavior. Example: The public ran riot leading to 24 deaths.

The idiom ‘cheek by jowl’ means: In the proximity or very near.