Idiom and Phrases (10 PM Class) (18th Aug) - 1

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Phrases (10
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(18th Aug)
50 Questions
Que. 1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

Crack someone up
1. Imaginary world
2. An aggressive and bold confrontation
3. Tricking someone
4. To make someone laugh
Correct Option - 4
Que. 2 The expression 'pros and cons' means
1. good and evil

2. former and latter
3. foul and fair
4. for and against a thing
Correct Option - 4
Que. 3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

See the light of day
1. Become publicly known

2. Have a long life
3. Feel very hot
4. Work during daytime
Correct Option - 1

Ins and outs
1. Hidden facts
2. Brief points
3. Complete facts
4. Some details
Correct Option - 3
Que. 5 Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each.
Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c), and (d).
Like chalk and cheese
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1. very different from each other
2. without any blemish
3. pure white in colour
4. very like each other
Correct Option - 1

Under the weather
1. In good weather
2. Bright and sunny
3. Not feeling well
4. Damp and wet
Correct Option - 3
Que. 7 Match the idioms in Column (A) with their meanings listed in Column (B) -
Column - (A) Idioms Column - (B) Meanings
(a) A red-letter day (i) to suspect something wrong
(b) To smell a rat (ii) to make every possible effort
To leave no stone
(c) (iii) to make a fresh start
unturned
A
(d) To turn over a new leaf (iv) special/noteworthy/memorable
occasion
1. a - (iii), b - (iv), c - (i), d - (ii)

2. a - (iv), b - (i), c - (ii), d - (iii)
3. a - (ii), b - (iii), c - (i), d - (iv)
4. a - (ii), b - (iii), c - (iv), d - (i)
Correct Option - 2
Que. 8 Select the most appropriate meaning of the give idiom.

To pay lip service
1. To express loyalty, respect, or support for something insincerely

2. To face a risk
3. To pretend to be very old
4. To ignore what someone is saying
Correct Option - 1
Full steam ahead
1. Move very noisily

2. Make a train journey
3. Miss the train before reaching
4. Move onward with determination
Correct Option - 4

Hand in Hand
1. Easily
2. Vigorously
3. In totality
4. Together
Correct Option - 4
Que. 11 Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B -

Column A Column B
A. Fake it till you make it 1. a kind person
B. good egg 2. (of an object) new or as new.
C. herculean task 3. to portray yourself like the person you always wanted to become.
D. in mint condition 4. extremely difficult or calls for enormous strength
1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

2. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
3. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct Option - 1
To sit on the fence
1. to act promptly
2. to be lazy
3. to be undecided
4. to sit without doing anything
Correct Option - 3
Que. 13 Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each.
Through thick and thin
1. in genuine friendship
2. through the best of everything
3. among people both fat and slim
4. through difficult times
Correct Option - 4
Que. 14 In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Cat's whiskers
1. A very easy matter

2. To be highly impressive
3. To be very determined
4. Difficult to understand
Correct Option - 2
Que. 15 Match the idioms with their meanings-

Column A Column B
1. Work through the
A. Apple's one eye
night.
2. Have a personal
B. Full of beans
cause of action.
C. Have an axe to 3. Lively, in high
grind spirits
D. Burn the midnight 4. A favourite or
oil special person.
1. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

2. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
3. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
4. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Correct Option - 3

To turn the corner
1. To go back to the past

2. To pass the critical stage
3. To wait for an opportunity
4. To change one’s goal
Correct Option - 2

follow suit
1. try a costume
2. do the same as others
3. get on well with others
4. go after someone
Correct Option - 2

Hit a brick wall
1. Fight a powerful foe

2. Demolish a brick wall
3. Not able to make any progress
4. Use physical force
Correct Option - 3
Que. 19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

Cut the mustard
1. To be angry
2. To be pessimistic
3. To take shortcuts
4. To succeed
Correct Option - 4

Column A Column B
A. jump to 1. not as simple as it
conclusions looks
2. to predict a
situation without
B. king of the hill
having sufficient
information
3. be the undisputed
C. leaps and bounds
champion
4. rapidly, or in fast
D.more than meets the
progress
eye
1. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

2. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
3. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
4. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
Correct Option - 1

On the wane
1. On the way
2. On the top
3. On the decline
4. On the rise
Correct Option - 3
Que. 22 Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alterative meanings to each.
Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d).
A stitch in time
1. tailoring one's efforts efficiently

2. making an effort to succeed
3. inability to take timely decision
4. timely action that prevents negative outcome
Correct Option - 4
Once in a blue moon
1. romantic moment
2. occasionally
3. rarely
4. often
Correct Option - 3
Que. 24 'Feather in one's cap' idiomatically expressed as :
1. Something one may feel proud of

2. Something like a feather on the cap
3. Someone's simplicity
4. Cap is made of feathers
Correct Option - 1

To get cold feet
1. Not to think clearly

2. To get frost bite in winter
3. To become afraid to do something
4. To dip one’s feet in cold water
Correct Option - 3
Que. 26 Pick out the Idiom which does not match with its meaning.
Idioms Meanings
To be at logger
(A) To disagree strongly
heads
To be extremely
(B) To be on cloud nine
happy
To give a piece of To behave in an
(C)
one's mind unnatural way
To be at the end of To have no power or
(D)
one's tether patience
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Correct Option - 3

Wear and tear
1. Damage caused by use

2. Refuse to use because of rip
3. Repair to be able to use
4. Destroy after using
Correct Option - 1

Column A Column B
1. with the help and
A. vim and vigour support of (someone
or something)
2. energy and
B. under the auspices
enthusiasm
C. up to the mark 3. after death
D.beyond the veil 4. to be good enough
1. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

2. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
3. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
4. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct Option - 1
Que. 29 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The MD of the company let the cat out of the bag by telling her secretary, who got the much coveted
promotion.
1. openly confess
2. Creating a false story
3. To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to
4. secretly confide
Correct Option - 3
Under the weather
1. walking in the rain

2. controlled by the elements
3. browbeaten by the heat
4. unwell
Correct Option - 4
Counting your chickens
1. confident of success
2. greedily accumulating wealth
3. being careful about spending money
4. getting scared because of danger
Correct Option - 1
At sixes and sevens
1. on top of the situation

2. state of denial
3. state of total confusion
4. well-planned and prepared
Correct Option - 3
Que. 33 Match Column with Column Il to form correct proverbs -

Column-I Column-II
______has a silver
(a) A leopard______ (i)
lining
______can't change
(b) Every cloud______ (ii)
its spots
______master of
(c) Don't cry______ (iii)
none
Jack of all ______over spilt
(d) (iv)
trades______ milk
1. a - (ii), b - (i), c - (iv), d - (iii)

2. a - (i), b - (ii), c - (iii), d - (iv)
3. a - (iv), b - (iii), c - (ii), d - (i)
4. a - (iii), b - (ii), c - (iv), d - (i)
Correct Option - 1
Que. 34 He received blow ______ blow.
1. on
2. for
3. in
4. of
Correct Option - 1

To aim for the stars
1. To set high goals

2. To see shooting stars
3. To be dizzy
4. To go into space
Correct Option - 1
The icing on the cake
1. baked food that is delicate and delicious with a topping

2. extra benefit over and above an already good deal
3. getting what you asked for
4. more than what is needed
Correct Option - 2

Column A Column B
A. no spring chicken 1. no longer young
B. on the cards 2. well spent time
3. say or do something
C. put your foot in it tactless or
embarrassing
4. Something very
D.quality time likely to happen,
occur or take place.
1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

2. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
3. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
4. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
Correct Option - 2

Draw the line
1. To accept someone’s idea

2. To give a second chance
3. To move on from a past relationship
4. To set a limit on something
Correct Option - 4

Toe the line
1. Follow the rules

2. Start early
3. Touch the feet
4. Finish first
Correct Option - 1
Talking twenty to the dozen
1. talking hurriedly and rapidly

2. talking too much
3. talking without making sense
4. talking out of turn
Correct Option - 1
Que. 41 Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.
Please cut down on your expenses now or you will face difficulties in the future.
1. recover
2. raise
3. refuse
4. reduce
Correct Option - 4
Que. 42 Direction: Select the option that correctly completes the given part of the proverb.
A bad workman always .
1. blames his tools

2. makes a lot of mistakes
3. does a shoddy job
4. gets less work
Correct Option - 1
Que. 43 Match the following idiomatic expressions under column A with their core meaning under Column B
Choose the right code :
Column A Column B
I can ride a Asking for
(a) 1.
motorcycle permission
No one can be right Theoretical
(b) 2.
all the time possibility
Can I use your mobile
(c) 3. Ability
phone, please?
Anyone can make
(d) 4. Possibility
mistakes
Responses :
1. (a) - (3), (b) - (4), (c) - (1), (d) - (2)

2. (a) - (1), (b) - (3), (c) - (2), (d) - (4)
3. (a) - (4), (b) - (3), (c) - (1), (d) - (2)
4. (a) - (2), (b) - (1), (c) - (4), (d) - (3)
Correct Option - 1

Lie low
1. Sit on a low chair

2. Lie down and relax after a tiring day
3. Fly a plane at a low altitude
4. Try not to be noticed
Correct Option - 4

To pull a fast one on someone.
1. To drive very fast

2. To cheat someone
3. To win against someone
4. To enchant someone
Correct Option - 2

Column A Column B
1. use or do something
A. silver spoon
not very good.
2. used to say that one
accepts responsibility
B. take the cake and will not try to
give it to someone
else
3. be the most
C. the buck stops
remarkable or foolish
here
of its kind.
4. has a rich or
D.scrape the bottom
privileged background
of the barrel
1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
3. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct Option - 4

Dry run
1. Running in a desert
2. Jogging in a park
3. Running without shoes
4. Rehearsal of an event
Correct Option - 4
Que. 48 Which of the following sentences means “My Apologies”?
1. I am gland to meet you

2. I am very sorry
3. I am fine
4. My sincere thanks to you
Correct Option - 2
Que. 49 Fill in the blank using the most appropriate phrase.

I have many friends that I can count ______ when I need some help.
1. at
2. on
3. to
4. in
Correct Option - 2

Column A Column B
1. the time at which a
A. you can't make an usually significant or
omelette without notable event is
breaking a few eggs scheduled to take
place.
2. young, fresh, or
B. zero hour vigorous new people,
ideas, attitudes
3. to have to go
through something
C. zero tolerance
seemingly not nice for
a good result
4. A policy or attitude
of accepting
D.youngblood absolutely none of
some kind of behavior
or activity.
1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

2. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
3. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct Option - 1

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Que. 1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

Que. 2 The expression 'pros and cons' means

1. good and evil

Que. 3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. Become publicly known

Que. 4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Que. 6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. a - (iii), b - (iv), c - (i), d - (ii)

Que. 8 Select the most appropriate meaning of the give idiom.

1. To express loyalty, respect, or support for something insincerely

1. Move very noisily

Que. 10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Que. 11 Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B -

1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

1. A very easy matter

Que. 15 Match the idioms with their meanings-

1. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

Que. 16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. To go back to the past

Que. 17 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Que. 18 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. Fight a powerful foe

Que. 19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

Que. 20 Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B -

1. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

Que. 21 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. tailoring one's efforts efficiently

Que. 24 'Feather in one's cap' idiomatically expressed as :

1. Something one may feel proud of

Que. 25 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. Not to think clearly

Que. 27 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. Damage caused by use

Que. 28 Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B -

1. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

1. walking in the rain

1. on top of the situation

Que. 33 Match Column with Column Il to form correct proverbs -

1. a - (ii), b - (i), c - (iv), d - (iii)

Que. 34 He received blow ______ blow.

Que. 35 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. To set high goals

1. baked food that is delicate and delicious with a topping

Que. 37 Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B -

1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Que. 38 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. To accept someone’s idea

Que. 39 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. Follow the rules

1. talking hurriedly and rapidly

1. blames his tools

1. (a) - (3), (b) - (4), (c) - (1), (d) - (2)

Que. 44 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. Sit on a low chair

Que. 45 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

1. To drive very fast

Que. 46 Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B -

Que. 47 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Que. 48 Which of the following sentences means “My Apologies”?

1. I am gland to meet you

Que. 49 Fill in the blank using the most appropriate phrase.

Que. 50 Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B -