Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

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.

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 correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A black sheep"

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    To muniplate the account
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    To give credit to what is good in a disliked person
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    To go fast, hurry
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    An unlucky person, Bad characters
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Answer : 4. "An unlucky person, Bad characters"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cast aside

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    To blow up
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    To bear with
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    To display
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    To reject
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Answer : 4. "To reject"
Explanation :

To reject. This idiom means to discard or reject something or someone.


Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The movers and shakers

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    People who have a lot of power and influence
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    Transportation company
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    Labourers
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    Travelling agency
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Answer : 1. "People who have a lot of power and influence"
Explanation :

The literal meaning of movers and shakers is those who move and shake. Idioms have deep meanings and are connected to a common understanding. The people who can move and shake things. This is only possible if those people had power and the right influence.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The coach was trying to twist the player’s arm by asking him to practice throughout the day.

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    To try to force someone to do something
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    To refrain from resting
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    To train someone in warfare
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    To console the weak
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Answer : 1. "To try to force someone to do something"
Explanation :

To try to force someone to do something. This idiom implies putting pressure on someone to do something they might not want to do.

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