Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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

to buy a lemon

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    to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems
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    buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish
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    to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful
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    to buy stuff which you don't need
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Answer : 1. "to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Take exception

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    appreciate
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    object to
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    care for
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    deny
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Answer : 2. "object to"
Explanation :

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom is 'Object to'. The definition of it is as follows: Take exception: Disagree with, object to, or to be offended or made angry by something or someone.

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 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:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Tick all the boxes

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    To make a bad situation worse
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    To fulfill the required norms
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    To be extremely happy
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    To make a decision
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Answer : 2. "To fulfill the required norms"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chew the scenery

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    To understate
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    To act overly emotional
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    To beautify
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    To mismanage
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Answer : 2. "To act overly emotional"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cake walk

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    Something tasty
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    Something easy
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    Something sweet
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    Something enjoyable
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Answer : 2. "Something easy"
Explanation :

"Cake walk" is used to describe something that is extremely easy or effortless, like a simple task.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

She felt like a fish out of water at her new job.

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    angry and hurt
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    comfortable and relaxed
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    uncomfortable and restless
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    happy and free
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Answer : 3. "uncomfortable and restless"
Explanation :

someone who is uncomfortable in a specific situation: I felt like a fish out of water at my new school.

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