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.
11. A red letter day
  A.  An Unimportant day
  B.  A dangerous day
  C.  An auspicious day
  D.  An important day
12. A jaundiced eye
  A.  Angry
  B.  Prejudice
  C.  Jealousy
  D.  A generous view

13. To read between the lines
  A.  To support
  B.  To read carefully
  C.  To Concentrate
  D.  To grasp the hidden meaning
14. To change colour
  A.  To change performance
  B.  To favour the wrong person
  C.  To shift allegiance to
  D.  None of these
15. A cock and bull story
  A.  A foolish and concocted story
  B.  A true story
  C.  A children's story
  D.  A story of aniamls
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