Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.

Since he had approved the proposal he had to face the music.

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    to lake the blame
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    to see the positive side of things
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    to explain in detail
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    to entertain the customers
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Answer : 1. "to lake the blame"

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.

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"

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:

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"

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 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 "

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rose-coloured glasses

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    a positive outlook on life
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    a difficult situation
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    an outdated attitude
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    a belief not based on facts
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Answer : 1. "a positive outlook on life"
Explanation :

The correct answer is- a positive outlook on life. Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom: Rose-coloured glasses- the tendency to see things in a positive light.

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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 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"

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