Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings for each. Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a),(b),(c) or (d).
The lion's share
Important Questions on Vocabulary
Find the meaning of the given idiom:
A bolt from the blue
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the four given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrases in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
He is really feeling under the weather today; he has a terrible cold.
(I) feeling like the weather
(II) feeling over the weather
(III) feeling in the weather
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrases in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Hey, Nanny, speak about the devil and you are here.
(I) speak at the devil
(II) speak on the devil
(III) speak of the devil
Select the meaning of the given idiom.
Apples and Oranges.
Select the correct meaning of the given idiom:
At the drop of a hat.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Cross your fingers
A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
It's not rocket science.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Wine and Dine
Casting pearls before swine
Ride hell for leather
Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
The girl took after her father. She is very amiable like him.
Out of thin air
Get down to brass tacks.
Under fire
The given idiom is followed by four alternatives. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.
'See eye to eye'
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the given Idiom/Phrase highlighted in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark the answer.
Sita is not cut out for this kind of work.
When Ramu lost the money, he was down in the dumps.
ln the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the answer sheet.
'To be in a catch-22 situation'
Let sleeping dogs lie
To be in two minds.
