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In the following sentences, four alternatives are given for the idioms/phrases. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idioms/phrases.

The players bid defiance to their coach and that was a mistake.

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Important Questions on Idioms

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Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The invention of the Internet has changed the way we live; it is the best thing since sliced bread.

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In the following sentences, four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

He could only get away by the skin of his teeth.

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For the following idioms, choose the most suitable option from the given ones.
 

Charley horse

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

Cart before the horse

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For the following idioms, choose the most suitable option from the given ones.

Chalk and cheese

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For the following idioms, choose the most suitable option from the given ones.
 

Cry for the moon

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In the following sentences, four alternatives are given for the idioms/phrases. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idioms/phrases.

Sachin's batting carried the day for India in the last match.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase which is underlined in the sentence.

Stay away from the friend with cloven hoof.