Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given below sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No correction is required ‘, mark (E) as the answer.

Came what may, she never missed a single sermon.

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    come whatever may
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    come what may
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    Come what may be
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    Came what may be
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    No correction required
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Answer : 2. "come what may"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 At one’s elbow

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    Next to someone
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    Far away
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    Strong grip
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    Strong bond
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Answer : 1. "Next to someone"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Beat around the bush

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    Avoid praising someone and demean
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    Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way
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    Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is not funny
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    Avoid using foul words to make someone uncomfortable
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Answer : 2. "Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way"
Explanation :

"Beat around the bush" means to avoid addressing the main issue or topic and instead talk in a vague or indirect manner.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 All eyes

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    Watching with anger
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    Watching eagerly
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    Watching with no interest
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    Not watching at all
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Answer : 2. "Watching eagerly"
Explanation :

"All eyes" implies that everyone is watching eagerly or with great interest.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pocket an insult

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    Insult someone strongly
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    Endure insult and protest
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    Tolerate insult without protest
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    Rebel against insult
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Answer : 3. "Tolerate insult without protest"
Explanation :

Tolerate insult without protest. This idiom suggests enduring an insult without reacting.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Blow up

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    To suffice
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    To live up greatly
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    To destroy by an explosion
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    To stand upright
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Answer : 3. "To destroy by an explosion"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Like a cakewalk

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    Smooth surface
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    Pleasant experience
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    Easy task
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    Active
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Answer : 3. "Easy task"
Explanation :

"Like a cakewalk" describes something that is extremely easy or a task that requires little effort.

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