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English Verbal Ability-Idioms

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Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

To carry the coal to new castle

  1. to work hard

  2. to finish a job

  3. to do unnecessary things

  4. to do menial jobs


Correct Option: C

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

Some mischievous boys began to _______ at the party.

  1. raise Cain

  2. raise harsh voices

  3. cry aloud

  4. raise false alarms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To raise Cain means to cause trouble. So, the mischievous boys caused a lot of trouble at the party.

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

Thomas is barrel of laughs.

  1. always laughing

  2. behave like mad

  3. always joking

  4. person to be mocked at


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

To get into a scrape

  1. to get into a muddle

  2. to find oneself in an awkward predicament

  3. to get into irritating circumstances

  4. to be trapped in a conspiracy


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

To split hours

  1. to sidetrack the issue

  2. to quarrel over trifles

  3. to indulge in over-refined arguments

  4. to find faults with others


Correct Option: C

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

The Indian cricket team __________Pakistan cricket team.

  1. beat in pants of

  2. beat pants

  3. beat off the pants of

  4. beat the pants off


Correct Option: D

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

After we have paid our creditors, the____________.

  1. gravy is left

  2. rest is gravy

  3. rest all are all gravy

  4. remaining all is gravy


Correct Option: B

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

He _________when he invested all his money in share market.

  1. lost his goose

  2. gained his goose

  3. cooked his goose

  4. baked his goose


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

To turn up one's nose at a thing

  1. to show eagerness to have something

  2. to show indifference

  3. to treat something with contempt

  4. to start to grapple with something


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

He got promoted very soon because he was a dead ringer for his boss.

  1. very intelligent

  2. yes man

  3. very close

  4. very like


Correct Option: C

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

The manager told his clerk to__________.

  1. take a hike

  2. take a ride

  3. ride high

  4. make a hike


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

Take a leaf out of his book and start practicing to be a more fluent English speaker.

  1. to gain advantage from someone's approach

  2. copy someone

  3. follow someone

  4. not to believe the person


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

To turn the corner

  1. to take a new way of life

  2. to work hard

  3. to pass the crisis

  4. to hide the reality


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

There is no use discussing the same point, the die is cast and you have to accept.

  1. things can't be helped

  2. decision can't be changed

  3. the ultimatum is received

  4. the point is very clear


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

One can't treat all the children alike. They are all a different kettle of fish.

  1. not the same

  2. persons of different tastes

  3. persons of different attitudes

  4. not similarly docile


Correct Option: A
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