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He passed himself off as a noble man. - a)was regarded as
- b)pretended to be
- c)was thought to be
- d)was looked upon
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
He passed himself off as a noble man.
a)
was regarded as
b)
pretended to be
c)
was thought to be
d)
was looked upon
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Maulik Sharma answered |
The correct answer is option 'B' - "pretended to be".
Explanation:
When someone "passes themselves off" as someone or something, it means they are pretending to be that person or thing in order to deceive others. In this case, the person is pretending to be a nobleman.
- The phrase "passed himself off" implies deception or pretending.
- The phrase "as a noble man" indicates that the person is pretending to be a member of the noble class.
Let's examine the other options:
a) "was regarded as" - This option suggests that others considered him to be a nobleman, but it does not convey the sense of deception or pretending that is present in the original sentence.
c) "was thought to be" - This option implies that others believed him to be a nobleman, but it does not capture the sense of deception or pretending.
d) "was looked upon" - This option suggests that others saw him as a nobleman, but it does not convey the sense of deception or pretending.
Therefore, the most accurate and appropriate option is 'b) pretended to be,' as it captures the essence of the original sentence, indicating that the person is deceiving others by pretending to be a nobleman.
Explanation:
When someone "passes themselves off" as someone or something, it means they are pretending to be that person or thing in order to deceive others. In this case, the person is pretending to be a nobleman.
- The phrase "passed himself off" implies deception or pretending.
- The phrase "as a noble man" indicates that the person is pretending to be a member of the noble class.
Let's examine the other options:
a) "was regarded as" - This option suggests that others considered him to be a nobleman, but it does not convey the sense of deception or pretending that is present in the original sentence.
c) "was thought to be" - This option implies that others believed him to be a nobleman, but it does not capture the sense of deception or pretending.
d) "was looked upon" - This option suggests that others saw him as a nobleman, but it does not convey the sense of deception or pretending.
Therefore, the most accurate and appropriate option is 'b) pretended to be,' as it captures the essence of the original sentence, indicating that the person is deceiving others by pretending to be a nobleman.
He is leaving the country for a good. - a)for better prospects
- b)for a good cause
- c)for ever
- d)for others good
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
for better prospects
b)
for a good cause
c)
for ever
d)
for others good
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Alok Joshi answered |
for a good:
permanently, without the possibility of change in the future
Practice Quiz or MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) with solutions are available for Practice, which would help you prepare for "Idioms and Proverbs" under Verbal Aptitude. You can practice these practice quizzes as per your speed and improvise the topic. The same topic is covered under various competitive examinations like - CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations. Q. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.- a)loitered around
- b)stayed out
- c)sat unmoving
- d)moved away
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Practice Quiz or MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) with solutions are available for Practice, which would help you prepare for "Idioms and Proverbs" under Verbal Aptitude. You can practice these practice quizzes as per your speed and improvise the topic. The same topic is covered under various competitive examinations like - CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations.
Q. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
a)
loitered around
b)
stayed out
c)
sat unmoving
d)
moved away
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Dhruv Mehra answered |
Let the grass grow under one's feet: to waste time by doing nothing.
Loiter means just roam aimlessly hence wasting time.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects. - a)highlight
- b)show
- c)offer
- d)promise
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
a)
highlight
b)
show
c)
offer
d)
promise
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Kavya Saxena answered |
hold out: resist or survive in difficult circumstances.
To have an axe to grind - a)A private end to serve
- b)To fail to arouse interest
- c)To have no result
- d)To work for both sides
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
A private end to serve
b)
To fail to arouse interest
c)
To have no result
d)
To work for both sides
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Krishna Iyer answered |
Option A is the correct answer because 'to have an axe to grind' means to have a private reason for doing or being involved in something.
Options B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Option E is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen.
Options B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Option E is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.
- a)Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
- b)Come across gold
- c)Come across the word "gold"
- d)Hit a golden spot
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.
a)
Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
b)
Come across gold
c)
Come across the word "gold"
d)
Hit a golden spot
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Sagarika Nambiar answered |
strike gold : To be, or to become successful
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.
- a)get affected
- b)do without the help of others
- c)only survive in group
- d)remain aligned
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.
a)
get affected
b)
do without the help of others
c)
only survive in group
d)
remain aligned
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Harshad Malik answered |
plough a lonely furrow: To do something in isolation; to act without the help of others.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. do without the help of others.
The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane. - a)at its peak
- b)at rock bottom
- c)growing more
- d)growing less
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
at its peak
b)
at rock bottom
c)
growing more
d)
growing less
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Subhankar Desai answered |
on the wane: becoming weaker or less extensive.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.
- a)a treacherous person
- b)a secret enemy
- c)an unforeseen danger
- d)an unexpected misfortune
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.
a)
a treacherous person
b)
a secret enemy
c)
an unforeseen danger
d)
an unexpected misfortune
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Arya Roy answered |
The phrase snake in the grass refers to a treacherous or deceitful person. A person who pretends to be your friend while secretly trying to do things to harm you.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. a treacherous person.
To play second fiddle - a)To be happy, cheerful and healthy
- b)To reduce importance of one's senior
- c)To support the role and view of another person
- d)To do back seat driving
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To be happy, cheerful and healthy
b)
To reduce importance of one's senior
c)
To support the role and view of another person
d)
To do back seat driving
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Raghavendra Chawla answered |
To play a supporting or minor role in relation to someone else: “Tired of playing second fiddle, she resigned and started her own company.” In an orchestra, the position of second violinist (fiddle) is not as glamorous as that of first violinist.
The case was held over due to the great opposition to it. - a)stopped
- b)postponed
- c)dropped
- d)cancelled
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
stopped
b)
postponed
c)
dropped
d)
cancelled
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Nikita Singh answered |
held over: to do something or deal with something at a later time or date.
To beg the question
- a)to refer to
- b)to take for granted
- c)to raise objections
- d)to be discussed
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
To beg the question
a)
to refer to
b)
to take for granted
c)
to raise objections
d)
to be discussed
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Kavya Saxena answered |
Assume the truth of an argument or proposition to be proved, without arguing it.
Begging the question means "to elicit a specific question as a reaction or response," and can often be replaced with "a question that begs to be answered."
Begging the question means "to elicit a specific question as a reaction or response," and can often be replaced with "a question that begs to be answered."
Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in a advance. - a)Toppled over
- b)Bribed
- c)Given advance information
- d)Threatened
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Toppled over
b)
Bribed
c)
Given advance information
d)
Threatened
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Avinash Sharma answered |
tipped off : to give someone a warning or secret information about something.
To drive home - a)To find one's roots
- b)To return to place of rest
- c)Back to original position
- d)To emphasise
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To find one's roots
b)
To return to place of rest
c)
Back to original position
d)
To emphasise
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Vikas Kapoor answered |
The idiom 'to drive home' means to emphasize an important point about something to someone. You state it in a very forceful and effective way so it is well delivered to the other end.
Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to to bell the cat. - a)to take lead in danger
- b)to tie belt to a cat's neck
- c)to be alert of the enemy
- d)to make noise
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to to bell the cat.
a)
to take lead in danger
b)
to tie belt to a cat's neck
c)
to be alert of the enemy
d)
to make noise
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Rashi Sarkar answered |
to bell the cat :
take the danger of a shared enterprise upon oneself.
To make clean breast of - a)To gain prominence
- b)To praise oneself
- c)To confess without of reserve
- d)To destroy before it blooms
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To gain prominence
b)
To praise oneself
c)
To confess without of reserve
d)
To destroy before it blooms
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Meera Rana answered |
To make a clean breast of it' means to confess to one's mistakes or transgressions, to tell the truth about oneself. Therefore option C is the correct answer.
A black sheep
- a)An unlucky person
- b)A lucky person
- c)A partner who takes no share of the profits
- d)none of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A black sheep
a)
An unlucky person
b)
A lucky person
c)
A partner who takes no share of the profits
d)
none of these
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Ishani Rane answered |
The term "black sheep" is an idiom used to describe a person who is considered a disgrace or an odd one out within a group, especially within a family. It does not refer to luck (unlucky or lucky) or to someone who does not take a share of the profits. Instead, it implies someone who does not fit in with the rest of the group or who brings shame to the group.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phraseHe sold his house for a song. - a)at a reasonable price
- b)at a discount
- c)very cheaply
- d)at a premium
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase
He sold his house for a song.
a)
at a reasonable price
b)
at a discount
c)
very cheaply
d)
at a premium
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Jayant Mishra answered |
for a song: very cheaply
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. - a)wasting his money
- b)becoming overgenouers
- c)overtaxing his energies
- d)losing his objectives
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
wasting his money
b)
becoming overgenouers
c)
overtaxing his energies
d)
losing his objectives
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Aditya Kumar answered |
the candle at both ends: To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too many things, especially both late at night and early in the morning.
Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.- a)Dead sure of
- b)Very hopeful of
- c)Lacking self confidence about
- d)reasonably certain of
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Dead sure of
b)
Very hopeful of
c)
Lacking self confidence about
d)
reasonably certain of
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Aditya Kumar answered |
very different about: not very good at something.
To smell a rat - a)To see signs of plague epidemic
- b)To get bad small of a bad dead rat
- c)To suspect foul dealings
- d)To be in a bad mood
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To see signs of plague epidemic
b)
To get bad small of a bad dead rat
c)
To suspect foul dealings
d)
To be in a bad mood
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Kavya Saxena answered |
To smell a rat: to suspect or realize that something is wrong in a particular situation.
To catch a tartar
- a)trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
- b)To catch a dangerous person
- c)To meet wiTo th disaster
- d)To deal with a person who is more than one's match
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
To catch a tartar
a)
trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
b)
To catch a dangerous person
c)
To meet wiTo th disaster
d)
To deal with a person who is more than one's match
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Meera Rana answered |
The correct answer is To catch a dangerous person.
Key Points
Key Points
- Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
- To catch a tartar- to deal with someone or something that proves unexpectedly troublesome or powerful
- Example:
- Now that she finally agreed to meet with you, you just might find that you've caught a tartar.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while. - a)to be cautious
- b)to be on the defensive
- c)to take rest
- d)to show no reaction
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
a)
to be cautious
b)
to be on the defensive
c)
to take rest
d)
to show no reaction
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Jayant Mishra answered |
to take it lying down:
to accept (something bad, such as an insult or unfair treatment) without trying to fight against it
Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.- a)advertise
- b)cater to the public taste
- c)attempt to appeal to popular taste
- d)depend upon the public for approval
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
advertise
b)
cater to the public taste
c)
attempt to appeal to popular taste
d)
depend upon the public for approval
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Sameer Rane answered |
To spend time doing or saying things that will make people admire or support you, instead of dealing with more important matters.
To cry wolf - a)To listen eagerly
- b)To give false alarm
- c)To turn pale
- d)To keep off starvation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
To cry wolf
a)
To listen eagerly
b)
To give false alarm
c)
To turn pale
d)
To keep off starvation
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Shreya Basak answered |
Explanation:
The phrase "to cry wolf" means to give a false alarm or make a false claim in order to gain attention or to deceive someone. The phrase is derived from the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" in which a young boy repeatedly cried out that there was a wolf attacking the sheep when there was none. Eventually, when a real wolf came, no one believed the boy and the wolf killed the sheep.
Origin of the Phrase:
The phrase "to cry wolf" is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop's fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." In the fable, a young boy is tasked with watching over a flock of sheep. He becomes bored and decides to play a trick on the villagers by repeatedly crying out that a wolf is attacking the sheep, even though there is no wolf. The villagers rush to help him each time, only to find that there is no danger. Eventually, when a real wolf does attack the sheep, the boy cries out for help but no one believes him, and the wolf kills all the sheep.
Usage of the Phrase:
The phrase "to cry wolf" is often used to describe situations where someone repeatedly makes false claims or warnings, causing others to ignore them when a real problem arises. It is also used to describe situations where someone is seeking attention or trying to deceive others.
Examples:
1. "He's always crying wolf about something. I never know when to take him seriously."
2. "The company has been crying wolf about layoffs for months now. I don't know if I should be worried or not."
3. "Don't cry wolf unless it's a real emergency. You don't want people to stop taking you seriously."
The phrase "to cry wolf" means to give a false alarm or make a false claim in order to gain attention or to deceive someone. The phrase is derived from the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" in which a young boy repeatedly cried out that there was a wolf attacking the sheep when there was none. Eventually, when a real wolf came, no one believed the boy and the wolf killed the sheep.
Origin of the Phrase:
The phrase "to cry wolf" is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop's fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." In the fable, a young boy is tasked with watching over a flock of sheep. He becomes bored and decides to play a trick on the villagers by repeatedly crying out that a wolf is attacking the sheep, even though there is no wolf. The villagers rush to help him each time, only to find that there is no danger. Eventually, when a real wolf does attack the sheep, the boy cries out for help but no one believes him, and the wolf kills all the sheep.
Usage of the Phrase:
The phrase "to cry wolf" is often used to describe situations where someone repeatedly makes false claims or warnings, causing others to ignore them when a real problem arises. It is also used to describe situations where someone is seeking attention or trying to deceive others.
Examples:
1. "He's always crying wolf about something. I never know when to take him seriously."
2. "The company has been crying wolf about layoffs for months now. I don't know if I should be worried or not."
3. "Don't cry wolf unless it's a real emergency. You don't want people to stop taking you seriously."
To set one's face against - a)To oppose with determination
- b)To judge by appearence
- c)To get out of difficulty
- d)To look at one steadily
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
To set one's face against
a)
To oppose with determination
b)
To judge by appearence
c)
To get out of difficulty
d)
To look at one steadily
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Pallavi Tiwari answered |
Opposing with determination
To set one's face against means to oppose something or someone with determination. It implies that the person is not just passively disagreeing or ignoring the issue, but is actively and resolutely opposing it.
Example: The company's management has set their face against the proposal to increase salaries, citing budget constraints.
This phrase is often used in situations where there is a clear conflict of interest or values, and one party is firmly opposed to the other. It can also imply a certain level of stubbornness or inflexibility, as the person is not willing to compromise or change their stance.
Other meanings of the phrase
While the most common meaning of the phrase is to oppose with determination, there are other meanings as well. These include:
- To judge by appearance: This meaning is less common and refers to making a snap judgment based on someone's facial expression or body language. Example: She set her face against the new employee, thinking that he looked untrustworthy.
- To look at one steadily: This meaning is also rare and refers to staring intently at someone. Example: The teacher set her face against the student who was not paying attention in class.
- To get out of difficulty: This meaning is archaic and means to overcome a difficult situation. Example: He set his face against the storm and managed to reach the safety of his home.
Overall, the most common meaning of the phrase "to set one's face against" is to oppose with determination, and it is important to understand the context in which it is used.
To set one's face against means to oppose something or someone with determination. It implies that the person is not just passively disagreeing or ignoring the issue, but is actively and resolutely opposing it.
Example: The company's management has set their face against the proposal to increase salaries, citing budget constraints.
This phrase is often used in situations where there is a clear conflict of interest or values, and one party is firmly opposed to the other. It can also imply a certain level of stubbornness or inflexibility, as the person is not willing to compromise or change their stance.
Other meanings of the phrase
While the most common meaning of the phrase is to oppose with determination, there are other meanings as well. These include:
- To judge by appearance: This meaning is less common and refers to making a snap judgment based on someone's facial expression or body language. Example: She set her face against the new employee, thinking that he looked untrustworthy.
- To look at one steadily: This meaning is also rare and refers to staring intently at someone. Example: The teacher set her face against the student who was not paying attention in class.
- To get out of difficulty: This meaning is archaic and means to overcome a difficult situation. Example: He set his face against the storm and managed to reach the safety of his home.
Overall, the most common meaning of the phrase "to set one's face against" is to oppose with determination, and it is important to understand the context in which it is used.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat. - a)talking ignorantly
- b) talking nonsense
- c)talking irresponsibly
- d)talking insultingly
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
a)
talking ignorantly
b)
talking nonsense
c)
talking irresponsibly
d)
talking insultingly
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Ashish Sen answered |
through his hat.: to talk about something without understanding what you are talking about
He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent. - a)change the subject immediately
- b)forget things in between
- c)go on at great length
- d)become boisterous
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
change the subject immediately
b)
forget things in between
c)
go on at great length
d)
become boisterous
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Arya Roy answered |
It means to start talking completely different subject. Hence, A.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice. - a)Make a stew
- b)Boil
- c)Suffer in his own juice
- d)Suffer for his own act
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.
a)
Make a stew
b)
Boil
c)
Suffer in his own juice
d)
Suffer for his own act
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Jayant Mishra answered |
stew in his own juice: to think about or suffer the results of your own actions
I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder. - a)scolded me
- b)insulted me
- c)abused me
- d)ignored me
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.
a)
scolded me
b)
insulted me
c)
abused me
d)
ignored me
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Moumita Mukherjee answered |
Cold shoulder: be deliberately unfriendly to.
Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ? - a)welcome a gift
- b)find fault with a gift
- c)be fastidious
- d)examine a gift carefully
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
welcome a gift
b)
find fault with a gift
c)
be fastidious
d)
examine a gift carefully
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Manoj Ghosh answered |
A gift horse is a horse that was a gift, quite simply. When given a horse, it would be bad manners to inspect the horse's mouth to see if it has bad teeth. This can be applied as an analogy to any gift: Don't inspect it to make sure it matches some standard you have, just be grateful and say thank you!
To pick holes - a)To find some reason to quarrel
- b)To destroy something
- c)To criticise someone
- d)To cut some part of an item
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To find some reason to quarrel
b)
To destroy something
c)
To criticise someone
d)
To cut some part of an item
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Ishani Rane answered |
Meanwhile, if someone takes a dig at if someone, they say something that criticizes them, often in a slightly humorous way: I couldn't resist taking a dig at her. To pick holes in a piece of work is to try to make it seem bad by finding things in it to criticize.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. Dowry is a burning question of the day. - a)a widely debated issue
- b)a dying issue
- c)a relevant problem
- d)an irrelevant issue
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
a)
a widely debated issue
b)
a dying issue
c)
a relevant problem
d)
an irrelevant issue
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Jayant Mishra answered |
burning question:
An important, and perhaps scandalous, question that requires an answer.
An urgent or crucial issue under heated discussion
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. He is out and out a reactionary. - a)no more
- b)thoroughly
- c)in favour of
- d)deadly against
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
He is out and out a reactionary.
a)
no more
b)
thoroughly
c)
in favour of
d)
deadly against
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Janhavi Mishra answered |
out and out : in every respect; absolute.
To end in smoke - a)To make completely understand
- b)To ruin oneself
- c)To excite great applause
- d)To overcome someone
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To make completely understand
b)
To ruin oneself
c)
To excite great applause
d)
To overcome someone
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Ameya Sengupta answered |
To end in smoke: to be destroyed or ruined.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job. - a)Political influence
- b)Backing influence
- c)Deserving and proper influence
- d)Secret and unfair influence
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
a)
Political influence
b)
Backing influence
c)
Deserving and proper influence
d)
Secret and unfair influence
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Jayant Mishra answered |
Backstairs influence: Influence from an ignoble source, typically one that is secret.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel. - a)tried to cause an accident
- b)helped in the execution of the plan
- c)thwarted in execution of the plan
- d)destroyed the plan
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
a)
tried to cause an accident
b)
helped in the execution of the plan
c)
thwarted in execution of the plan
d)
destroyed the plan
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Nehmat Kaur answered |
put a spoke in my wheel: To disrupt, foil, or cause problems to one's plan, activity, or project.
To hit the nail right on the head - a)To do the right thing
- b)To destroy one's reputation
- c)To announce one's fixed views
- d)To teach someone a lesson
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To do the right thing
b)
To destroy one's reputation
c)
To announce one's fixed views
d)
To teach someone a lesson
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Shalini Patel answered |
To hit the nail right on the head: to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
To put one's hand to plough - a)To take up agricultural farming
- b)To take a difficult task
- c)To get entangled into unnecessary things
- d)Take interest in technical work
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To take up agricultural farming
b)
To take a difficult task
c)
To get entangled into unnecessary things
d)
Take interest in technical work
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Myra Choudhary answered |
Option B is the correct answer because 'to put one's hand to the plough' means to begin or undertake a difficult task.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. ' Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet - a)flatters
- b)praises others
- c)admonishes others
- d)praises himself
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. '
Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet
a)
flatters
b)
praises others
c)
admonishes others
d)
praises himself
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Jayant Mishra answered |
blows his own trumpet : to talk about oneself or one's achievements especially in a way that shows that one is proud or too proud
To be above board - a)To have a good height
- b)To be honest in any business deal
- c)They have no debts
- d)To try to be beautiful
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To have a good height
b)
To be honest in any business deal
c)
They have no debts
d)
To try to be beautiful
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Ashwin Chakraborty answered |
To be above board: business agreement which is honest and not trying to deceive anyone.
When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart. - a)became desprate
- b)felt sad
- c)became angry
- d)became discouraged
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
became desprate
b)
felt sad
c)
became angry
d)
became discouraged
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Kalyan Chauhan answered |
lost heart: having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships? - a)welcome
- b)take easy
- c)remain satisfied with
- d)tolerate
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?
a)
welcome
b)
take easy
c)
remain satisfied with
d)
tolerate
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Jayant Mishra answered |
put up with: tolerate; endure.
A man of straw - a)A man of no substance
- b)A very active person
- c)A worthy fellow
- d)An unreasonable person
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
A man of no substance
b)
A very active person
c)
A worthy fellow
d)
An unreasonable person
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Kavya Chavan answered |
A man of straw is a phrase used to describe someone who is said to have no substance or worth. It is used to indicate that the person lacks strength, integrity, or reliability. Let's break down the meaning of this phrase and explore why option A, "a man of no substance," is the correct answer.
Meaning of "A man of straw":
A man of straw is an idiomatic expression that originated in the 16th century. In its literal sense, it refers to a scarecrow made of straw, which is used to frighten away birds from crops. The scarecrow is lifeless, lacking substance, and incapable of fulfilling its purpose beyond its appearance.
Metaphorical Meaning:
In a figurative sense, when someone is referred to as a man of straw, it means that they are like a scarecrow - they may appear to be significant or influential, but in reality, they lack substance or worth. This phrase is often used to describe individuals who are weak, unreliable, or lacking in moral or intellectual depth.
Explanation of the options:
a) A man of no substance: This option accurately captures the essence of the idiom. It suggests that a man of straw lacks substance or worth, aligning with the metaphorical meaning of the phrase.
b) A very active person: This option does not accurately represent the meaning of the idiom. The phrase "a man of straw" does not imply being very active; rather, it implies the opposite - someone who lacks substance or reliability.
c) A worthy fellow: This option is not correct. The phrase "a man of straw" suggests the opposite of being worthy. It indicates that the person lacks value or worth.
d) An unreasonable person: This option does not accurately capture the meaning of the idiom. While a man of straw may not be reasonable, the phrase itself does not specifically imply unreasonableness. It primarily conveys the lack of substance or worth.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the phrase "a man of straw" is used to describe someone who lacks substance, worth, integrity, or reliability. Option A, "a man of no substance," is the correct answer as it accurately represents the metaphorical meaning of the phrase.
Meaning of "A man of straw":
A man of straw is an idiomatic expression that originated in the 16th century. In its literal sense, it refers to a scarecrow made of straw, which is used to frighten away birds from crops. The scarecrow is lifeless, lacking substance, and incapable of fulfilling its purpose beyond its appearance.
Metaphorical Meaning:
In a figurative sense, when someone is referred to as a man of straw, it means that they are like a scarecrow - they may appear to be significant or influential, but in reality, they lack substance or worth. This phrase is often used to describe individuals who are weak, unreliable, or lacking in moral or intellectual depth.
Explanation of the options:
a) A man of no substance: This option accurately captures the essence of the idiom. It suggests that a man of straw lacks substance or worth, aligning with the metaphorical meaning of the phrase.
b) A very active person: This option does not accurately represent the meaning of the idiom. The phrase "a man of straw" does not imply being very active; rather, it implies the opposite - someone who lacks substance or reliability.
c) A worthy fellow: This option is not correct. The phrase "a man of straw" suggests the opposite of being worthy. It indicates that the person lacks value or worth.
d) An unreasonable person: This option does not accurately capture the meaning of the idiom. While a man of straw may not be reasonable, the phrase itself does not specifically imply unreasonableness. It primarily conveys the lack of substance or worth.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the phrase "a man of straw" is used to describe someone who lacks substance, worth, integrity, or reliability. Option A, "a man of no substance," is the correct answer as it accurately represents the metaphorical meaning of the phrase.
To keep one's temper - a)To become hungry
- b)To remain calm and not become angry
- c)To preserve ones energy
- d)To be aloof from
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
To keep one's temper
a)
To become hungry
b)
To remain calm and not become angry
c)
To preserve ones energy
d)
To be aloof from
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Impact Learning answered |
The phrase "to keep one's temper" means to remain calm and not become angry. It refers to controlling one's emotions and maintaining composure in situations that might otherwise provoke anger.
To leave someone in the lurch - a)To come to compromise with someone
- b)Constant source of annoyance to someone
- c)To put someone at ease
- d)To desert someone in his difficulties
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
To come to compromise with someone
b)
Constant source of annoyance to someone
c)
To put someone at ease
d)
To desert someone in his difficulties
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Samyukta Chakraborty answered |
Past Perfect Tense,
Had you just turned out the lights when she woke up
Had you just turned out the lights when she woke up
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