Direction.
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.

To turn over a new leaf :

A. To change completely ones course of action

B. To shift attention to new problems

C. To cover up ones faults by wearing new marks

D. To change the old habits and adopt new ones

Correct Answer : D.

Comment

To be in abeyance :
To pull strings :
To play fast and loose :
To be above board.
Above board
To beg the question
Spick and span :
To cry wolf
To hit the nail right on the head
To hit the jackpot :
To cast pearls before a swine :
You need to have something up your sleeve if the present plan does not work.
To drive home.
To have an axe to grind.
To drink like a fish :
To have an axe to grind .
To live fast :
To smell a rat
Dog in the manger :
Bag and baggage
A black sheep
A bakers dozen :
To cool ones heels :
He has all his ducks in a row ; he is complacent.
For this act of indifference he will be taken to task by the authority.
You will succeed if you follow my advice to the letter .
To cut the gordian knot :
The mother always insists on keeping the house spick and span .
To show the white feather :
Once the case reached the court, the police washed their hands off it .