Idioms and Phrases General English Questions
The correct meaning of Idiom/Phrase.
In the teeth of
(A) In brief
(B) Fail to keep position
(C) In fashion
(D) In spite of something
Correct Answer : D
Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the idiom/ phrase
To come across-
(A) to meet with
(B) to appear out of the blue
(C) to challenge someone
(D) to pass a bridge
Correct Answer : A
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence :
"I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder."
(A) Scolded me
(B) Abused me
(C) Insulted me
(D) Ignored me
Correct Answer : D
You should ask just about any question that casts your mind back to ensure that you are buying a good computer.
(A) Change your mind
(B) Collect your wits
(C) Comes to mind
(D) Call to mind
(E) None of the above
Correct Answer : C
A video call from my favourite film star on my birthday was a complete surprise.
(A) A damp squib
(B) Bolt from the blue
(C) A field day
(D) A mare’s nest
Correct Answer : B
The article on the world population published in today’s journal is a duplicate of what was published the other day.
(A) On tenterhooks
(B) An Ananias
(C) Dead Ringer
(D) A wee bit
Correct Answer : C
Even though he is a learned person, he talks nonsense when it comes to morality and integrity.
(A) Talks through one’s hat
(B) Bark up the wrong tree
(C) Like a cat on hot bricks
(D) Show a clean pair of heels
Correct Answer : C
The world today is facing an unpleasant situation because of the pandemic disease.
(A) Thrown out of gear
(B) Harps on the same string
(C) Like a fish out of water
(D) Swallowing a bitter pill
Correct Answer : D
Students have to face the risk in order to attain success in the Civil Services exams.
(A) To bell the cat
(B) To nip in the bud
(C) To take one to task
(D) A hard nut to crack
Correct Answer : A
Due to the lack of professional knowledge, the tricks used in the marketing and branding of the new product yielded no result.
(A) Gained ground
(B) No Avail
(C) Throwing cold water on anything
(D) Reaped the harvest
Correct Answer : B
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