Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Fly into a passion

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    To be aggressive at times
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    To become aggressive often
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    To become angry suddenly
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    To be always angry
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Answer : 3. "To become angry suddenly"
Explanation :

"Flying into a passion" means to experience a sudden and intense burst of anger. It describes the act of becoming angry swiftly and passionately, often in response to a specific situation or trigger. This idiom does not imply a constant state of aggression but rather a sudden emotional outburst.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In a nutshell

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    Extremely pale
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    Very briefly
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    Under protection
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    Without delay
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Answer : 2. "Very briefly "

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Draw the line

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    To accept someone’s idea
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    To give a second chance
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    To move on from a past relationship
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    To set a limit on something
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Answer : 4. "To set a limit on something"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Hold someone or something at bay 

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    Trap or corner a person or animal being hunted or chased
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    To seek punishment for a person or group
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    Prevent someone or something from moving closer
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    To thrive or to grow very successfully
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Answer : 3. "Prevent someone or something from moving closer "

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 A storm in a tea cup

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    Tasty tea
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    The tea in which spices are added
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    A lot of anger and worry about trivial things
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    To enjoy tea during a storm
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Answer : 3. "A lot of anger and worry about trivial things"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In queer street

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    Among scoundrels
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    In prison
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    Lost your way
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    In debt
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Answer : 4. "In debt"
Explanation :

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "In queer street" is "In debt." In queer street: in trouble, usually because of debt. Example: He will be in the queer street if he continues buying expensive things.

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