171. To give a rap on the knuckles
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

To give a rap on the knuckles: speaking to someone severely or angrily because of something they have done or failed to do.

172. To go to each other hammer and tongs
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct

To go to each other hammer and tongs: To do something or perform some task with tremendous fervor, determination, energy, or forcefulness.

173. A cock and bull story
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct

A cock and bull story: an implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.

174. To cut the Gordian knot
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct

To cut the Gordian knot: solve or remove a problem in a direct or forceful way, rejecting gentler or more indirect methods.

175. To make a shot
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

To make a shot: make an attempt or effort to do something.

176. To live fast
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct

177. To beat the air
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

To beat the air: To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility.

178. To wrangle over an ass’s shadow
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

To wrangle over an ass’s shadow: To argue over trivial matters.

179. A man of weight
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

A man of weight: A man of importance.

180. Once in a blue moon
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct

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