Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In a nutshell

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    Extremely pale
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    Very briefly
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    Under protection
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    Without delay
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Answer : 2. "Very briefly "

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Lose your touch

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    Doing someone a favour in hopes that the favour will be returned
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    To be passed from one person to another
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    Not being as successful as previously
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    Something being very difficult to find
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Answer : 3. "Not being as successful as previously"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In queer street

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    Among scoundrels
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    In prison
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    Lost your way
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    In debt
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Answer : 4. "In debt"
Explanation :

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "In queer street" is "In debt." In queer street: in trouble, usually because of debt. Example: He will be in the queer street if he continues buying expensive things.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Hold someone or something at bay 

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    Trap or corner a person or animal being hunted or chased
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    To seek punishment for a person or group
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    Prevent someone or something from moving closer
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    To thrive or to grow very successfully
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Answer : 3. "Prevent someone or something from moving closer "

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Draw the line

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    To accept someone’s idea
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    To give a second chance
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    To move on from a past relationship
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    To set a limit on something
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Answer : 4. "To set a limit on something"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom

The actress’ daughter is just a chip off the old block

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    To get into the enemy’s territory
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    Similar to one's parents in behaviour
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    To console the dreary
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    To chip off the edges
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Answer : 2. "Similar to one's parents in behaviour"
Explanation :

"A chip off the old block" means a person who resembles or behaves like their parent.


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