Idioms and Phrases
Idioms and Phrases: Overview
This topic covers the concept of Idioms and Phrases.
Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase which is written in bold.
He had to pay through his nose to get the job done.
Each idiom/phrase is followed by four alternatives. Choose the one out of four alternatives which expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase appropriately.
To fight tooth and nail
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase.
Turn the tables
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.
Cut to the Chase
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark your answer.
The problem has been sorted out.
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase underlined sentence. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the idiom/phrase
I only passed the examination by the skin of my teeth.
Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace became a wild goose chase.
The underlined part of the sentence below can be alternatively expressed by one of the suggestions in the options. Out of the given alternatives choose the correct word that closely fits the definition.
He turned a blind eye to his her wife's misdemeanour.
In question four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom /phrase and mark it as answer.
Which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase and mark your answer.
To end in a fiasco
Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Put up with
ln the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it as answer.
All agog
Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Caught between two stools
In the following question, the first and the last part of the sentence is numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Can any one
P. falsehood triumph
Q. and let
R. for a long time
S. suppress the truth
6. permanently?
In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and mark the answer:
I refused to _____ his rudeness any longer.
Out of the four alternative choose the one which can be substituted for the given highlighted words/phrase in the following questions.
The corrupt ministers are in good terms with the corrupt leaders of the Opposition.
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.
The students found it hard to go at equal speed with the professor.
Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it as your answer.
In the arms of Morpheus.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase which is written in bold.
The name John Parker rings a bell, but I do not remember him.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase.
Maiden speech
