Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Piece of cake

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    Something very difficult
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    Something very tasty
    Correct
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  • 3
    Something very easy
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    Wrong
  • 4
    Something very soft
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    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "Something very easy"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

When they read about the proposed strike of buses they said, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”

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    Call them for talks
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    Cancel our plans
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    Prevent them
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    Solve the problem
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Answer : 4. "Solve the problem"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Spin your wheels

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    A firmly held belief
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    With great affection or enthusiasm
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    Set an activity in motion
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    Waste your time or efforts
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Answer : 4. "Waste your time or efforts"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In your birthday suit

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    Not wearing any clothes
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    A suit which covers one’s entire body
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    Birthday celebrations
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    A suit which is designed for only birthday functions
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Answer : 1. "Not wearing any clothes"
Explanation :

Not wearing any clothes. This humorous idiom means being naked.


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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

to see red 

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    get broke
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  • 2
    get angry
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    Wrong
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    feel lucky
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    Wrong
  • 4
    become rich
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Answer : 2. "get angry "

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Direction: In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To face the music 

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    to live in a pleasant atmosphere
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    to have a difficult time
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    to enjoy a musical recital
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    Wrong
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    to bear the consequences
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Answer : 4. "to bear the consequences "

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To play second string/fiddle 

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    to make a speech
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    to be fully occupied
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    to know one’s interest only
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    to take a subordinate part
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Answer : 4. "to take a subordinate part "

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Have the last laugh 

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    Be of a cheerful nature
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    Laugh only after understanding something
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    To be victorious at the end of an argument
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    To crack the final joke
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Answer : 3. "To be victorious at the end of an argument "

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