Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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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    Wrong
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    To have nothing in common
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Answer : 3. "Know somebody/something slightly"

Q:

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

To miss the bus

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    Short lived glory
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    To lose an opportunity
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    Wrong
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    Escape by a thin margin
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    Wrong
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    A problem in a situation
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Answer : 2. "To lose an opportunity"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Buy a lemon

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    To buy something that is of much less value.
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    To lose foundation
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    To work through the day and shop in the evening
    Correct
    Wrong
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    To give importance to little things
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Answer : 1. "To buy something that is of much less value."

Q:

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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    Wrong
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    Hardly any time to breathe
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    Wrong
  • 4
    To be extremely successful
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "To be very active but with few results"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hale and hearty

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    Strong and healthy
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    Angry but happy
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    Wrong
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    Clumsy and calm
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    Wrong
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    Weak and ill
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    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "Strong and healthy"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Face up to

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    Alter the face of
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    To accept a difficult situation
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    Wrong
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    Look into face
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Personally
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    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "To accept a difficult situation"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back up
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    Stand up to fight
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    Think about the past
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Defend or support
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    Wrong
  • 4
    Withdraw
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    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "Defend or support"

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

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