Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Gear up for

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    Start off
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    Pass into
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    Get ready for
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    Put on
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Answer : 3. "Get ready for"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Achilles’ Heel

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    Irrelevant thing
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    Vulnerable point
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    Fast runner
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    Costly item
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Answer : 2. "Vulnerable point"
Explanation :

An "Achilles' Heel" is a person's area of weakness or vulnerability.

Q:

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"

Q:

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.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

I had never seen him lose his temper, and he governed our company with an iron hand.

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    In anxiety
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    At the service
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    To any degree
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    strict and harsh control
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Answer : 4. "strict and harsh control"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 A fly on the wall

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    A vigilant security guard
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    An unperceived observer
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    Very intelligent person
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    An unwelcome guest
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Answer : 2. "An unperceived observer"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

A live wire

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    An angry and bad-tempered person
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    A dangerous and evil person
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    A very active or energetic person
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    An influential and powerful person
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Answer : 3. "A very active or energetic person"
Explanation :

"A live wire" describes someone who is full of energy and enthusiasm.

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