For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. If you rub him the wrong way, he is bond to react.
A). annoy him
B). abuse him
C). flatter him
D). encourage him
annoy him
rub him the wrong way: irritate or repel someone (as by stroking a cat against the lie of its fur).
1. The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue .
2. When they were surrounded from all sides, the dacoits laid down their arms .
7. I do not think the law will interfere with us as we are just trying to turn an honest penny .
8. Despite the highs and lows, life tends to average itself out.