Idioms and Phrases Questions

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Everybody was surprised to see that he fell flat even after arduous efforts.

Select the option that correctly represents the meaning of the idiom “मुँह पर कालिख लगाना”.

What is the correct meaning of the proverb (लोकोक्ति) 'गेहूं के साथ घुन भी पिसता है'?

What is the meaning of the idiom 'लाल पीला होना'?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Trahi-Trahi mach jana'?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

What is the meaning of 'Takkar lena'?

In the context, "They were caught red-handed trying to steal", what does "caught red-handed" imply?