Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

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 following idiom.

Lion's share

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    The part that must be left for the guests in a party
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    The sound produced by a lion when it is attacking a prey
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    The greatest and most desirable portion of something
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    The strongest and richest partner in a group
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Answer : 3. "The greatest and most desirable portion of something"
Explanation :

"Lion's share" refers to the largest or best portion of something.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Tell upon

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    To strike hard
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    To advise someone
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    To affect adversely
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    To write down
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Answer : 3. "To affect adversely"

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Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A bolt from the blue"

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    An unexpected piece of news or event
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    Not to leave a good impression
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    Women
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    A weak, unreliable person
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Answer : 1. "An unexpected piece of news or event"

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"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
 At supper, everyone was in high spirits.

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    cheerful
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    drunk
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    nervous
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    anxious
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Answer : 1. "cheerful"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Sit on the fence

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    Poke fun at people
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    Protect something
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    Create conflicts
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    Avoid making a decision
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Answer : 4. "Avoid making a decision"
Explanation :

"Sit on the fence" means to remain neutral or undecided in a situation where a decision is required.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Snake in the grass

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    Co-operative person
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    Treacherous person
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    Sensitive person
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    Successful person
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Answer : 2. "Treacherous person"

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