EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.

Smell a rat 

85.71% studentsanswered this correctly

Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To set one's face against 

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To put one's hand to the plough 

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.

To put two and two together 

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.

To read between the lines 

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.

To face the music 

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bold part.

When I refused his request for a lone, he was put out. 

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bold part.

I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder. 

EASY
IBPS Clerk Prelims
IMPORTANT

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.

He did me a good turn by recommending for the post of Vice-Principal.