Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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

to cast iron stomach

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    a very greedy person
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    to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems
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    to be indifferent to harsh words
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    to face so many difficulties in life that one now becomes immune to even poison
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Answer : 2. "to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems"

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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.

every cloud has a silver lining

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    no bad situation is permanent
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    if one wants rain then one has to bear with dark clouds
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    every blessing comes with a hidden curse
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    every bad situation has some good aspects to it
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Answer : 4. "every bad situation has some good aspects to it"

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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 hang up one’s hat 

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    to get an easy victory
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    to lose one’s control
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    to make oneself completely at home in a house
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    to obtain other’s favour
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Answer : 3. "to make oneself completely at home in a house "

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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.

I am very interested to know the outcome of the debate, kindly keep me in the loop.

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    out of it
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    informed about the fees
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    informed about the last date of joining
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    informed regularly
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Answer : 4. "informed regularly"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Breath of fresh air

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    a peaceful and relaxing place
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    someone with a pleasant voice
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    a high-priced and expensive thing
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    someone or something new and refreshing
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Answer : 4. "someone or something new and refreshing"
Explanation :

The correct answer is "someone or something new and refreshing". Given Idiom: Breath of fresh air means someone or something that makes a situation feel new, different, and exciting. For example, The beautiful new paint colour is a breath of fresh air for the office.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The team members seem to be running around in circles.

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    To be very active but with few results
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    Very dynamic and hardworking
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    Hardly any time to breathe
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    To be extremely successful
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Answer : 1. "To be very active but with few results"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. 

The youth involved in the accident escaped by the skin of his teeth.

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    Barely managed to escape
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    Very arrogant
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    Always taking calculated decisions
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    Deficiency of funds
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Answer : 1. "Barely managed to escape "

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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.

To have a nodding acquaintance

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    To have a great experience
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    To neglect all the parameters
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    Know somebody/something slightly
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    To have nothing in common
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Answer : 3. "Know somebody/something slightly"

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