Idioms and Phrases

Direction : In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression / a proverb has been given, followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/proverb.
6. A pipe dream
  A.  A bad dream
  B.  A foolish idea
  C.  A pleasant dream
  D.  An impracticable plan
7. To save one's face
  A.  To oppose
  B.  To evade disgrace
  C.  To say plainly
  D.  To hide oneslef

8. To turn over a new leaf
  A.  To change completely one's course of action
  B.  To shift attention to new problems after having studied the old ones throughly
  C.  To cover up one's faults by wearing new marks
  D.  To change the old habits and adopt new once.
9. All Agog
  A.  Everybody
  B.  All ready
  C.  Restless
  D.  Almighty
10. To throw dust in one's eyes
  A.  To show false things
  B.  To make blind
  C.  To harm someone
  D.  To deceive
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