Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

John is just never on time to work, it’s really irritating. O wow, speak of the devil here she come.

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    the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be happy
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be celebrating
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    none of the above
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Answer : 1. "the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Up in arms

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    to be nervous
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    to be defensive
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    to be angry
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    to be rude
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Answer : 3. "to be angry"

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Direction(47): In the following, pick out the correct meaning of the following idioms:
On the Cards

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    To run away
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    Anticipated
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    Anticipated
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    Sanction
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Answer : 2. "Anticipated "

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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

To hear something straight from the horse's mouth

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    To get rebuked or scolded by someone
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    To hear something from the authoritative source
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    To hear something bad from an uncivilized person
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    To hear rumors about oneself by someone
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    To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous
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Answer : 4. "To hear rumors about oneself by someone"
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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Devil's Advocate

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    To present a counter argument
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    To act as a witness of a criminal
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    To stab/attack from behind
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    To support someone wrong
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    To speak something wrong in the greed of getting money
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Answer : 1. "To present a counter argument"
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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.

He threw cold water over the project that the secretary had prepared.

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    encouraged
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    discouraged
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    cleared
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    rejected
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Answer : 2. "discouraged"

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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Get your act together

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    Perform well or learn more
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    To assign your tasks according to the time available
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    To complete two tasks at a time
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    Work better or leave
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    Wrong
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    To be multitasking
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Answer : 4. "Work better or leave"

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Pull the wool over someone's eyes

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    To protect someone.
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    To keep oneself warm.
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    Deceive someone by telling lies.
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    To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviour.
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Answer : 3. "Deceive someone by telling lies."

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