Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Love for dogs

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    Canophilia
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    Zoophilia
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    Paedophilia
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    Sinophile
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Answer : 1. "Canophilia"

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.

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:

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

Be in the red

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    To be in debt
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    Always energetic
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    To be very angry
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    Close to death
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Answer : 1. "To be in debt"

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"Back up" Find the idioms. 

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    Give moral support
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    Pull back from
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    Back-bencher
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    Stay behind
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Answer : 1. "Give moral support"

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.

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