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Idioms and Phrases

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

I never want to rest on my laurels.

  1. be dissatisfied

  2. be eager

  3. be complacent

  4. be good


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This indicates that the speaker never wants to be pleased with his or her self or be self-satisfied, i.e. complacent.

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

At Christmas, even the elderly fathers _____________.

  1. make the house red

  2. paint the house red

  3. paint the town red

  4. paint themselves red


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paint the town red is the correct phrase. It means to go out and celebrate.

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

Whenever I meet him, he_____________.

  1. pulls a live face

  2. pulls a high face

  3. pulls a large face

  4. pulls a long face


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pull a long face is the correct idiom. It means to become sad.

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

To keep one's head

  1. to be agile and active

  2. to keep calm

  3. to think coherently

  4. to keep one's advice to oneself


Correct Option: B

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

To give up the ghost

  1. to suffer

  2. to fight evil forces

  3. to die

  4. to become rational


Correct Option: C

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

He _____________because of his high marks.

  1. rides the high horse

  2. rides the horse high

  3. high rides the horse

  4. horses high


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ride the high horse is the correct phrase. It means to be proud.

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

To snap one's fingers at

  1. to speak abruptly about

  2. to accept immediately

  3. to grasp eagerly

  4. to be contemptuous of


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 To snap one's fingers at means to treat someone with contempt. Option 4 means the same

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

A snake in the grass

  1. secretive enemy

  2. unforeseen happening

  3. unrecognised danger

  4. unreliable person


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A snake in the grass means concealed danger..... danger not visible. So, option 3 is correct.

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

The young heir to his father's huge estate ________of his patrimony.

  1. made drakes and ducks

  2. took ducks and drakes

  3. made ducks and drakes

  4. took drakes and ducks


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Make ducks and drakes is the correct phrase. It means to squander or waste.

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

In almost every party, my friend tries to____________.

  1. roost rule

  2. rule the roost

  3. get roosted

  4. roost the rule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rule the roost is the correct phrase. It means to be in complete control.

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

To play fast and loose

  1. to trust others

  2. to be undependable

  3. to cheat people

  4. to hurt somebody's feelings


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 To be fast and losse is to be undependable.

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

I am not convinced by her whiter than white image.

  1. fair complexion

  2. pretending to be perfect

  3. never doing anything wrong

  4. non-controversial


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Whiter than white: Someone who is whiter than white is completely good and honest and never does anything bad.

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

Investing in gilt-edged stocks is far better than speculative investment.

  1. blue chip companies

  2. gold

  3. risk free

  4. risky


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gilt-edged refers to stocks or securities (such as gilts) that are regarded as extremely reliable investments.

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

It's just the tip of the iceberg.

  1. an explosive issue

  2. small but evident part of a much larger problem

  3. a partially hidden problem

  4. great potential for future


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tip of the iceberg: (Figurative) Only a part of something that can be easily observed, but not the rest of it, which is hidden. (Referring to the fact that the majority of an iceberg is below the surface of the water.)

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

Don't stick your neck out unnecessarily.

  1. interfere

  2. look outside

  3. expose yourself

  4. trouble others


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To stick one's neck out is to expose oneself to trouble.

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