Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 Bag and baggage

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    With burden
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    Without any aim
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    Without happiness
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    With all of one’s possessions
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Answer : 4. "With all of one’s possessions"
Explanation :

With all of one’s possessions. This idiom signifies carrying all belongings or possessions.

Q:

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"

Q:

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A big draw"

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    To irritate or annoy someone
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    To get attraction/attention/success
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    Feel very excited or anxious while waiting
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    Main idea or gist
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Answer : 2. "To get attraction/attention/success"

Q:

In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.

Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.

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    Stab someone in the back
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    Looking to your laurels
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    A black sheep
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    Every cloud has a silver lining
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Answer : 1. "Stab someone in the back"
Explanation :

Stab someone in the back. This idiom means betraying or harming someone who trusted you.


Q:

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

dead ringer

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    a competition whose outcome is already decided (by unfair means)
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    a candidate fraudulently substituted for another in a competition
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    a person who was in a situation to warn others is now missing
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    a warning which comes too late, after the damage is done
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Answer : 2. "a candidate fraudulently substituted for another in a competition"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bend over backwards

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    To express sudden shock
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    To exert a lot of effort towards some end
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    To end all activities
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    To confess to a crime
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Answer : 2. "To exert a lot of effort towards some end"

Q:

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.

Suddenly the man blacked out during the parade and had to be helped to a quiet place.

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    lost temper
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    lost control over himself
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    lost consciousness
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    lost balance
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Answer : 3. "lost consciousness"

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