Test: Idioms and Phrases - EmSAT Achieve MCQ

• The idiom "French leave" refers to leaving a place without asking for permission or saying goodbye.
• It is often used to describe someone who has left their job or a social gathering without telling anyone.
• The term originated in the 18th century when French soldiers were stationed in Britain.
• They were known for their habit of leaving their barracks without permission to go on drinking binges.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

• 'For good' is an idiom that means forever, or for the last time, indicating that the action is unlikely to change in the future. 
  • Example: He left the town for good after the incident.
• 'Permanently' directly reflects the meaning of 'for good' as it implies something continuing without change over an indefinite period. 
  • Example: They've permanently relocated to Canada.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 1'.

• All eyes: to watch someone or something with a lot of interest.
  • Example: They were all eyes as the celebrity guests emerged from the car.
• Thus, the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom is option 2. 

• The meaning of the given idiom is "to go quickly and directly at or to (something or someone)"
• We use the given idiom in a situation where we are running towards something due to some urgency.
  • Example: Prateek makes a bee line for the washroom as soon as he realised his pant is torn.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

• 'To pull a fast one on someone' means to Engage in a deceitful practice or play an unfair trick.

                   • Example- He had been trying to pull a fast one on his producer.

• Marked option 'To cheat someone' means to practice fraud or trickery.

So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom  'To pull a fast one on someone' is 'To cheat someone'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

• The meaning of the given idiom is "someone or something that is very annoying".
• We use the idiom to refer to a person who is very annoying.
  • Example: My colleague Mr. Ishan was a pain in the neck for me as he had a habit of asking apparent things.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

• Let's understand the reason for the selected option:
  • turning a blind eye: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'to ignore something that you know is wrong'.
  • to be annoyed: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'slightly angry; irritated'.
  • overlook or ignore: The phrase 'turning a blind eye' shows the same meaning as 'overlooking' or 'ignoring'.
  • issue a warning: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'something which is said or written to tell people of possible danger, problem, or another unpleasant thing that might happen'.
  • to reprimand: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'a formal expression of disapproval'.

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The correct answer is: Parents should refrain from turning a blind eye to/overlooking/ignoring their kids’ misdeeds.

• let's look at the meaning of the given idiom
• Talking twenty to the dozen:  to speak rapidly and without stopping.
• Example: He showed us around the house while talking nineteen to the dozen.

My aunt can get talking twenty to the dozen if you get her on a topic she's passionate about.​​
​From the above lines, we can say that 'talking hurriedly and rapidly' is the correct meaning of the given idiom.

• The idiom "to break the ice" means to make a situation less formal or tense.
• It is often used to describe the beginning of a conversation or meeting, when people are still feeling awkward or uncomfortable.
• The term originates from the practice of breaking the ice on a frozen lake or river to make it safe to cross.
• In a social context, breaking the ice means overcoming the initial awkwardness or formality and creating a more relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

• 'Part and parcel of' is an idiom which means an essential or integral component or element of something or someone.
  • Example Sentence: Being recognized on the street is part and parcel of being a celebrity.
• 'An integrated part of' means something is very important or necessary 
• Hence, the option that is similar in meaning to the given idiom is 'An integrated part of.'

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.