Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Milk and water

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    Lacking the will or ability
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    To be physically strong
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    To be very partial
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    To criticize somebody
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Answer : 1. "Lacking the will or ability"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To get wind of something

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    To get ready
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    To get scolded for something
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    To get what one deserves
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    To hear or receive information about something
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Answer : 4. "To hear or receive information about something"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To burn the midnight oil

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    To study far into the night
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    To create a lot of light
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    To remain awake
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    To use too much oil
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Answer : 1. "To study far into the night"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To hit the bull’s eye

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    To find the exact truth
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    To attract a bull’s attention
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    To use a red flag
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    To blind a bull
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Answer : 1. "To find the exact truth"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To drop a brick

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    to say the wrong thing
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    to scold someone
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    to throw stones at someone
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    to make a hole in the wall
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Answer : 1. "to say the wrong thing"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

The soldier on duty at the border is a sitting duck.

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    in a safe position
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    in a vulnerable position
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    in a secure position
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    in a comfortable position
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Answer : 2. "in a vulnerable position"

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Answer : 2. "admire"

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Direction: In questions, four alternatives are given for Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

A good sportsman cannot afford to have a fit of the blues before the game. 

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    stimulants
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    entertainment
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    steroids or drugs
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    depression
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Answer : 4. "depression "

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