Idioms and Phrases
Idioms and Phrases: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Idioms and Phrases etc.
Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases
In the following questions five 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 scandal involving a high official was hushed up by the authorities.

In this question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
I enjoyed visiting Nainital but it was a far cry from the ideal hill station I expected.

Direction: In the following question, a sentence has been given with a part of it highlighted in bold. It is followed by alternatives which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the alternative which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given in the question.
He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his won't.

In the following question, four/five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Easy does it

In the following question, four/five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A perfect storm

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 had done many frauds but when he found my lost gold earrings he returned it. A rough diamond if there ever was one.

Ram worked hard at the class but the acid test will tell about the marks he will get in the examination. Choose the option that explains the meaning of the highlighted word/words.

These toys might look expensive, but they are a dime a dozen over at the Olivia store. Choose the option that explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase.

No need to worry Ram, this job interview will be a piece of cake for you. Choose the option which explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase.

She made no bones about his unhappiness with the policy of the company. Choose the correct option that explains the meaning of the phrase.

Direction: In the question given below, a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.
He mostly drinks like a fish at a party or club.

Direction: In the question given below, a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.
Pawan got the boot last week. He needs to find a new job.

Direction: In the question given below, a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.
He can’t afford this bike! It costs an arm and a leg.

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
In the following question, a sentence is given, followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning conveyed by the sentence. Choose the alternative which best explains the meaning of the sentence given in the question without altering the context. If none of the sentences explains the sentence, choose “None of these” as your answer choice.
As they set out to scale higher peaks, these promising shooters and all the stakeholders involved must be careful that they don’t get distracted.

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
In the following question, a sentence is given, followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning conveyed by the sentence. Choose the alternative which best explains the meaning of the sentence given in the question without altering the context. If none of the sentences explains the sentence, choose “None of these” as your answer choice.
The coach intervened, told a few coaches and Saurabh’s disqualification from the trials was revoked.

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
In the following question, a sentence is given, followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning conveyed by the sentence. Choose the alternative which best explains the meaning of the sentence given in the question without altering the context. If none of the sentences explains the sentence, choose “None of these” as your answer choice.
The performance left the Indian fans seething and the coach added fuel to the fire by calling the current team the best travelling side of the last 15-20 years.

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
In the following question, a sentence is given, followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning conveyed by the sentence. Choose the alternative which best explains the meaning of the sentence given in the question without altering the context. If none of the sentences explains the sentence, choose “None of these” as your answer choice.
The Indian tried to boost herself by celebrating each point and eventually roared back to contest when her rival hit long again.

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
In the following question, a sentence is given, followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning conveyed by the sentence. Choose the alternative which best explains the meaning of the sentence given in the question without altering the context. If none of the sentences explains the sentence, choose “None of these” as your answer choice.
Aubameyang has struggled to hit top gear in the Premier League so far with just one goal in five starts, but he opened the scoring in London.

Direction: In the question given below, a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.
According to the data, it is clear that there’s a lot of dead-wood in the department.

Direction: In the question given below, a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.
John looked quite off colour in the meeting.
