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

to drink like a fish

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    a person who spends a lot
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    a person who keeps cheating for a very long time without getting noticed
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    a person who needs to relive himself very frequently
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    to drink excessive amounts of alcohol
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Answer : 4. "to drink excessive amounts of alcohol"

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The correct meaning of Idiom/Phrase.
 In the teeth of

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    In brief
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    Fail to keep position
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    In fashion
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    In spite of something
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Answer : 4. "In spite of something"

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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.

He is worth his salt if he succeeds at this juncture.

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    very proud of himself
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    quiet depressed
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    very strange
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    quiet worthy
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Answer : 4. "quiet worthy"

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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.

He is always in a mood to draw a long bow.

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    get excited
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    get emotional
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    exaggerate
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    underrate
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Answer : 3. "exaggerate"

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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.

Sita is not cut out for this kind of work.

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    trained
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    recommended
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    considered
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    suitable
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Answer : 4. "suitable"

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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.

The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.

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    worried me
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    frightened me
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    confused me
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    drew my attention
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Answer : 2. "frightened me"

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