Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

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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    Wrong
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    Successful person
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Answer : 2. "Treacherous person"

Q:

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.
Crocodile tears 

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    Hopeless situation
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    Totally different
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    False tears
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    Of less worth
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Answer : 3. "False tears "

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 given idiom.

Fair and square

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    Calm and quiet
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    Beautiful in appearance
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    By any means available
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    According to the rules
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Answer : 4. "According to the rules"
Explanation :

"Fair and square" means justly and according to the rules, without any cheating.

Q:

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

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    To adjust
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    To stop
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    To follow
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    To order
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Answer : 4. "To order"

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.

Work out

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    Struggle very hard
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    Exercise or develop a plan
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    Do something successfully
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    Work very hard
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Answer : 2. "Exercise or develop a plan"

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