Test: Idioms And Proverbs- 1
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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. He is leaving the country for good.
for good: permanently, without the possibility of change in the future.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. for ever.
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. Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
play to the gallery: to behave in a way intended to make people admire or support you.
Hence, option c is the exact match of this i.e. attempt to appeal to popular taste.
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.
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.
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. The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.
held over: to do something or deal with something at a later time or date.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. postponed
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. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.
on the wane: becoming weaker or less extensive.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. growing less.
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. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation.
shelve: decide not to proceed with.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. postpone.
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 was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
put a spoke in my wheel: To disrupt, foil, or cause problems to one's plan, activity, or project.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. thwarted in execution of the plan.
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. Dowry is a burning question of the day.
burning question:
An important, and perhaps scandalous, question that requires an answer.
An urgent or crucial issue under heated discussion
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. a widely debated issue
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. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?
put up with: tolerate; endure.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. tolerate
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. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.
stew in his own juice: to think about or suffer the results of your own actions.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. Suffer for his own act.
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. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
go off at a tangent. to suddenly start talking or thinking about a completely new subject.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. change the subject immediately.
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. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
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.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. overtaxing his energies.
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. Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet.
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.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. praises himself.
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. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
Backstairs influence: Influence from an ignoble source, typically one that is secret.
Hence, the closely matched meaning is option 'd' i.e. Secret & unfair influence.
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. He sold his house for a song.
for a song: very cheaply
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. very cheaply.
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.
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.
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. Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to bell the cat.
to bell the cat: take the danger of a shared enterprise upon oneself.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. to take lead in danger.
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. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
let the grass grow under his feet: to waste time by doing nothing.
loitered around: To waste time being idle; to spend time doing little or nothing.
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. He is out and out a reactionary.
out and out: in every respect; absolute.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. thoroughly
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. Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?
gift horse in the mouth: To show a lack of appreciation or gratitude when receiving a gift.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. find fault with a gift.
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. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
hold out: resist or survive in difficult circumstances.
If you hold out for something, you refuse to accept something which you do not think is good enough or large enough, and you continue to demand more. I should have held out for a better deal.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. offer.
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. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
to take it lying down: to accept (something bad, such as an insult or unfair treatment) without trying to fight against it.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. to show no reaction.
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.
strike gold: To be, or to become successful.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
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. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
through his hat: to talk about something without understanding what you are talking about.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. talking nonsense.
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. Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.
very different about: not very good at something.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. Lacking self confidence about.
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