Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.
In a nutshell

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    In discussion
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    In writing
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    In detail
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    In brief
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Answer : 4. "In brief"

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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.

There is no cut and dried method for doing this.

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    simple
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    honest
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    ready made
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    understandable
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Answer : 1. "simple"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Give it a whirl

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    Attach or criticize someone
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    To try out something
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    To be engaged in cheating
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    To completely destroy something
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Answer : 2. "To try out something"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Whoop it up

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    Be totally ignorant or incompetent
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    Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
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    Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
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    Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
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Answer : 4. "Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group"

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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 lie on hands 

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    to be in a great demand
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    to be out of order
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    to remain unused
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    to be in a great crisis
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Answer : 3. "to remain unused "

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

With a vengeance

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    To look out for something without particular attention
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    Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
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    A complete disaster
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    Having similar views or attitude to something
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Answer : 2. "Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Reap the whirlwind

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    An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
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    Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
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    Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
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    Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
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Answer : 4. "Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Up against the wall

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    In an inextricable situation
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    Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
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    To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
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    In a disorderly fashion
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Answer : 1. "In an inextricable situation"

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