Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 A skeleton in the cupboard

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    A popular fact which is not hidden
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    A popular fact to be kept secret
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    An embarrassing fact not to be kept secret
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    An embarrassing fact to be kept secret
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Answer : 4. "An embarrassing fact to be kept secret"
Explanation :

An embarrassing fact to be kept secret. This idiom refers to a hidden and potentially shameful or embarrassing truth.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Lose your touch

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    Doing someone a favour in hopes that the favour will be returned
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    To be passed from one person to another
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    Not being as successful as previously
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    Something being very difficult to find
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Answer : 3. "Not being as successful as previously"

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.
 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.

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.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Be hard up

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    Have very little money
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    Unable to calculate
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    Have difficulty in climbing stairs
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    Find it very difficult to wake up early
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Answer : 1. "Have very little money"
Explanation :

"Be hard up" means to be in a difficult financial situation with very little money.

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"

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