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Directions-Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the right button .
1. To cast aspersions
A) To act as the pillar of support
B) To rise aspirations
C) To make unpleasant remarks
D) To dissolve all the differences
2. On the cards
A) Impossible
B) Shocking
C) Evident
D) Anticipated
3. Dark horse
A) An extremely corrupt person
B) A notorious criminal
C) An extremely rich person
D) An unexpected winner
4. To turn over a new leaf
A) To change for the better
B) To start writing a new book
C) To work on a novel idea
D) To clear the garden
5. To keep up one's appearances
A) To make public appearances now and then
B) To maintain one's looks and appearance
C) To keep up an outward show of prosperity
D) To make it appear that one is not concerned
6. Take to one's heels
A) To measure upto one's standard
B) To shake in one's shoes
C) To run away
D) To run slowly
7. Off and on
A) Repeatedly
B) Always
C) Occasionally
D) Never
8. To take with a grain of salt
A) To make more palatable
B) To take a small quantity of
C) To make something meaningful
D) To accept with misgiving
9. To talk through one's hat
A) To talk carefully
B) To talk softly
C) To talk
D) To talk secretively
10. Ins and out
A) Entrances and exits
B) Details and complexities
C) Passages and pathways
D) Rules and regulations
Directions- In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
11. The poor man moved from pillar to post to get money.
A) went to pillars
B) went to post
C) went to money lender
D) tried his best
12. The scheme appears worthless at the first blush.
A) first attempt
B) first sight
C) first step
D) first phase
13. His pronunciation was so bad and his voice so low that the speech he made was all Greek to me.
A) strange
B) incomprehensible
C) inaudible
D) uninteresting
14. He looked blank when he was informed about his dismissal.
A) was without any emotion
B) was puzzled and surprised
C) was uninterested
D) was unhappy
15. The thief passed himself off as a ticket examiner.
A) described himself
B) deceived everyone
C) disguised himself
D) was regarded
16. The boys cried with one voice that the examination should be postponed.
A) unanimously
B) vehemently
C) loudly
D) strongly
17. That fellow trumped up a story
A) translated
B) sang with the music of a trumpet
C) concocted
D) copied
18. A brave soldier will never show the white feather in the face of his enemy.
A) show signs of cowadice
B) act arrogantly
C) show intimacy
D) act impudently
19. You have to be tactful in handling the sensitive matters rather than putting the cart before the horse.
A) treating these indifferently
B) behaving thoughtlessly
C) dealing with these in haste
D) tackling these in the wrong way
20. Though he is not a scholar, he wins arguments because he has the gift of the gab.
A) gifts from many people
B) a lot of money
C) a talent for speaking
D) a good memory
Directions-Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the right button .
21. To foam at one's mouth
A) To brush properly
B) To get very angry
C) To salivate on seeing food
D) None of the above
22. To feel like a fish out of water
A) Disgusted
B) Uncomfortable
C) Disappointed
D) Homeless
23. At the eleventh hour
A) Too late
B) Too early
C) Immediately
D) At the last moment
24. To burn one' fingers
A) To get hurt physically
B) To suffer financial losses
C) To find work
D) To suffer nervous breakdown
25. To add fuel to fire
A) To investigate
B) To insulate
C) To initiate
D) To incite
Directions- In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
26. Reena is kind of person who wears her heart on her sleeve.
A) suppresses her emotions openly
B) suppresses her excitement sparingly
C) expresses her emotions freely
D) expresses her emotions curbingly
27. I hope to talk him over to our view.
A) convince
B) support
C) oppose
D) analyze
28. Fresh out of college, Ram found it difficult to get a job as he was wet behind the ears.
A) unhealthy
B) irresponsible
C) unsuitable
D) inexperienced
29. The officer kicked up a row over the issue.
A) avoided the issue
B) gave strict orders
C) gave a kick in the air
D) made a great fuss
30. 'If he does not perform his duties properly, I will send him packing", said the manager.
A) serve him a notice
B) terminate his services
C) send him to packing department
D) give him a warning
31. Sarala is always ready to eat anyone's salt.
A) an infectious disease
B) to deceive someone
C) to be one's guest
D) to cook tasty dishes
32. He will certainly come to grief if he does not leave his present friends.
A) suffer
B) enjoy
C) addicted
D) go upto the extreme
33. If you develop friendship with an individual, you must stand by him through thick and thin.
A) to accompany through a thick forest
B) in day and night
C) to think about his/her welfare
D) under all circumstances
34. Nowadays, one gets good literary books once in a blue moon.
A) when moon gives blue light
B) rarely
C) from renowned publisher
D) at very low cost
35. He decided to bury the hatchet.
A) to fool someone
B) to bury the wealth
C) to keep a secret
D) to make peace
Directions- In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
36. I find myself in a position where I have to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea.
A) out of one's proper place
B) between two equal evils
C) near the horrid sea
D) in a state of confusion
37. Even a small toy can become an apple of discord between two children.
A) tasty like an apple
B) cause of dispute
C) cause of happiness
D) cause of meeting
38. Do you think this examination is a hard nut to crack ?
A) a boring job
B) similar to cracking a nut
C) similar to planting a nut tree
D) a difficult job
39. The mother-in-law expected her daughter-in-law to be always at her beck and call.
A) ready to call
B) ready to play
C) ready to withdraw
D) ready to serve
40. When I opened the door, my books were lying at sixes and sevens.
A) under the table
B) in piles on the floor
C) in neat order
D) in disorder
41. His behaviour indicates that he has blue blood.
A) belongs to a royal family
B) has diseased blood
C) feels depressed often
D) suffers anaemia
42. I'm trying to figure out the hidden agenda in yesterday's meeting.
A) indirect tax
B) secret teason
C) wicked motive
D) false idea
43. He always seems to get the lion's share of the projects.
A) an equal share
B) a major share
C) an insignificant part
D) the minimum share
44. Oliver Twist was beaten black and blue when he asked for more food.
A) thrashed severely
B) given a scolding
C) remonstrated with
D) whipped badly
45. To pull wool over someone's eyes.
A) to deceive another
B) to keep a secret
C) to investigate
D) to reprimand someone
Directions-Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the right button .
46. An old flame
A) A woman with whom one has had emotional relations
B) A woman having no interest in the family activities
C) A old woman with stout body
D) A charming old lady
47. To throw mud at
A) To appreciate someone
B) To wander always
C) To accuse wrongly
D) To toil in the fields
48. To turn a deaf ear
A) To find fault with
B) to listen attentively
C) To show lack of interest
D) To refuse to listen
49. To drop a brick
A) To say the wrong thing
B) To scold someone
C) To throw stones at someone
D) To make a hole in the wall
50. In cold blood
A) Deliberately
B) Revengefully
C) Shedding much blood
D) Cruelly
51. By leaps and bounds
A) Unsteadily
B) Erroneously
C) Restrictively
D) Rapidly
52. To hit the bull's eye
A) To find the exact truth
B) To attract a bull's attention
C) To use a red flag
D) To blind a bull
53. Not fit to hold a candle to his predecessor
A) Less enlightened than
B) Not to be named in comparison with
C) Not regarded as highly as
D) Much more bright than
54. Hard nut to crack
A) Amiable
B) Pliable
C) Malleable
D) Tough
55. To burn the midnight oil
A) To study far into the night
B) To create a lot of light
C) To remain awake
D) To use too much oil
Directions- In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
56. "Don't try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed. "
A) You should not try to blind me with dust.
B) I know how to protect my eyes.
C) I will not let you blind me with dust.
D) "Don't try to mislead or confuse me."
57. A man of straw
A) A man of no substance
B) A very active person
C) A worthy fellow
D) An unreasonable person
58. He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death.
A) resigned his job
B) ceased to smile
C) stopped working
D) wept bitterly
59. The scientist worked for donkey's years to arrive at the formula.
A) a long time
B) a short time
C) for donkeys
D) for few years
60. We visit the shopping mall off and on.
A) up and about
B) often
C) really and truly
D) once upon a time
61. Life is an event of give and take.
A) adjustment
B) make believe
C) always
D) giving
62. Don't mix with the bad hats.
A) people with bad hats
B) people of bad character
C) people selling bad hats
D) people of poor status
63. The personality development class started with an ice breaking session.
A) having breakfast
B) starting conversation
C) introducing chief guest
D) making speeches
64. He chickened out when he confronted opposition.
A) ate chicken
B) released checken
C) hatched eggs
D) withdrew
65. Try to make do with what you have.
A) create
B) do
C) produce
D) manage
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66. your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
A) got others angry
B) ignited the fireplace
C) worsened matters
D) created warmth all around
67. Why do you fight shy of me ?
A) fight with
B) avoid
C) embarrass
D) shout at
68. They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
A) promoted
B) discovered
C) exposed
D) explored
69. When he asked me the way to the cafeterial. I told him to follow his nose.
A) to find it by himself
B) to ask someone else
C) to follow me
D) to go straight ahead
70. Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
A) rewarding
B) an exciting moment
C) an achievement
D) a joy for my parents
71. My father's dealings are open and above board.
A) to everyone's liking
B) mandatory
C) without any secret
D) very clear
72. After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
A) were in jubilation
B) protested
C) became out of control
D) left the venue
73. He broke off in the middle of the story.
A) fainted
B) suddenly stopped
C) divided his narrative
D) took time off
74. Some shots were fired at random.
A) without any aim
B) for a long time
C) to end quarrel
D) thoroughly
75. I can finish the work by myself but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
A) person who misjudge others
B) person who wants to do things by herself
C) person who falsely accuses others
D) person who gives unwanted advice
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76. We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
A) an important day
B) a day to write with red pens
C) a day marked in red
D) a day to write letters
77. You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark.
A) marked properly and accurately
B) up to the potential displayed
C) according to the required standard
D) as good as the others
78. Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
A) excellent
B) familiar
C) acceptable
D) concocted
79. At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
A) showed courage
B) ran away
C) displayed clean heels
D) kneeled down
80. I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
A) with all their rights
B) with all their might
C) without and weapon
D) in a cowardly manner
81. The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
A) distributed
B) let go
C) released
D) gave back
82. The manner gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
A) scolding
B) suggestion
C) advice
D) gist
83. His observations were beside the mark.
A) excellent
B) irrelevant
C) criticized
D) valid
84. He wanted this agreement in black and white.
A) in detail
B) in writing
C) orally
D) in discourse
85. The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack.
A) kind
B) generous
C) difficult
D) careless
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86. My father is undoubtedly an armchair critic.
A) someone who never gives advice
B) someone who gives advice based on theory not practice
C) someone who gives advice based on experience
D) someone who gives advice based on practice not theory
87. I threw up my cards for want of funds.
A) looked out for help
B) put may whole income at stake
C) gambled all my money
D) gave up my plan
88. He was punished for taking French leave.
A) leaving without intimation
B) resigning without giving notice
C) being absent without permission
D) giving lame excuse
89. He advised her to give a wide berth to malicious people.
A) to stay away from
B) share her seat with
C) give a larger bed to
D) pay more attention to
90. Shyam Prasad was a chip of the old block.
A) a common boy of the locality
B) a being of the old generation
C) an experienced old man
D) someone similar in character to one's father
91. If the speaker continues with his boring speech, the audience will probably vote with their feet.
A) stop him from speaking
B) show their disapproval
C) choose him as leader
D) kick him out
92. Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.
A) referred to religious books
B) provided minute
C) spoke like a preacher
D) taught like a teacher
93. He woked hard to feather his nest.
A) be the envy of others
B) decorate his home
C) trap birds
D) provide for his own needs
94. Sunil's dog in a manger attitude did not help to settle the matter.
A) selfless
B) cold
C) selfish
D) warm
95. Russel Peters really brought the house down with his spectacular performance at the Club yesterday.
A) amused the audience greatly
B) defamed a family
C) pulled down a building
D) passed a bill unanimously
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96. Take the bull by the horns
A) Crush something with a heavy hand
B) Grapple the situation courageously
C) Close your eyes and attack the bull
D) Take defensive measures to deal with a crisis
97. A gentleman at large
A) A man in the crowd
B) A man without a job
C) A man who runs around
D) A man who is genrous
98. Lose face
A) Become embarrassed
B) Feel angry
C) Get injured
D) Feel surprised
99. Build castles in the air
A) Work tirelessly
B) Fly
C) Dream
D) Film something
100. Fall back on
A) Retreat
B) Overtaken
C) Suffer an accident
D) Resort to something
101. Go to rack and ruin
A) A state of utter chaos
B) A state of despair
C) A condition of exhilaration
D) Get into a bad condition
102. Bite the dust
A) Eat poorly
B) Suffer a defeat
C) Clean something
D) Attack and defeat somebody
103. Have a chip on one's shoulder
A) Nurse a grudge
B) Feel physically tall
C) Suffer an ailment
D) Carry a burden
104. The seamy side
A) On the right side
B) Unpleasant aspect
C) Visible aspects
D) On the left side of something
105. Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians
A) A proud gathering
B) An inefficient situation
C) An anti-national meeting
D) A top-level meeting
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106.Make one's mark
A) Distinguish oneself
B) Score high marks
C) Highlight something in a page
D) Reveal something
107. Throw in the towel
A) Fight with vigour
B) Acknowledge defeat
C) Get success
D) Concentrate more
108. Mare's nest
A) phenomenal discovery
B) Worthless thing
C) Joyful event
D) Huge mistake
109. A storm in a teacup
A) Steam while having tea
B) Something which encourages
C) Big fuss over a small matter
D) Special positions
110. Blue-blooded
A) Inferiour
B) Of noble birth
C) Of unknown origin
D) Unhealthy
111. Do a roaring trade
A) In the animal business
B) Highly successful
C) In the habit of shouting at others
D) Extremely reluctant
112. Keep body and soul together
A) Maintain his health
B) Continue with his work
C) To have just enough to sustain
D) Be physical and spiritual
113. Will-o-the-wisp
A) smoky place
B) Marsh land
C) Unreal imagining
D) Rumour whispered by many
114. Cloak-and-dagger
A) An armoured suit
B) A game of martial skill
C) An activity that involves mystery and secrecy
D) A wide coat without sleeves and a small sword
115. Paim off
A) Clearly visible
B) Uneasy with something
C) To dispose off with the intent to deceive
D) Conceal
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116. From stem to stern
A) All the way from the front of a ship to the back
B) From the beginning to the end
C) Top of a plant to its roots
D) Loose pleasantness to become strict
117. Over egg the pudding
A) Add unnecessary details to make something seem better or worse
B) Fill the pudding excessively with egg
C) Add details in order to make something more exciting.
D) Add important details to the content of a story
118. Turn over a new leaf
A) Change ones behaviour for the better
B) Read between the pages of a book
C) Do a somersault
D) Do a new job
119. Take up the hatchet
A) Behave formally
B) Pursue a chance
C) Be caught in a trap
D) Prepare for or go to war
120. At loose ends
A) Tie two loose ends of a thread
B) Keep options open
C) In an uncertain situation
D) Repay debts
121. With might and main
A) with full risks
B) With full force
C) Having full confidence
D) With full blessings
122. Ruffle somebody's feather
A) Gamble
B) Escape responsibility
C) Annoy somebody
D) Show contempt for
123. Cut short
A) Delete
B) Praise
C) Interrupt
D) Slice into small pieces
124. Bad blood
A) War
B) Ill feeling
C) Threatening attitude
D) In an infected state of being
125. A laughing stock
A) An object of laughter
B) A storehouse of jikes
C) An object of desire
D) A stock of high value
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