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Idioms and Phrases Practice Test

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Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The entrance exam was very tough, but I hope I will ______________.

  1. pass out

  2. pass muster

  3. pass away

  4. pass the buck

  5. pass the hat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option, as pass muster means doing something satisfactorily. The entrance exam was very tough, but I hope I will pass muster.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

After her marriage to a millionaire, she has been living the _______________. All her worries and tensions are now over.

  1. life in the raw

  2. life in somebody's hands

  3. life of the party

  4. life of Riley

  5. life and limb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. A person who lives the life of Riley has a comfortable and enjoyable life, without having to make much effort. After her marriage to a millionaire, she has been living the life of Riley. All her worries and tensions are now over!

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The doctors did not want to ______________ and give a reason for the outbreak before the investigation was completed.

  1. jump on the bandwagon

  2. jump the gun

  3. jump ship

  4. jump bail

  5. jump the track


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. To jump the gun implies to do something before it should be done. The doctors did not want to jump the gun to give a reason for the outbreak before the investigation was completed.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

Sunil had a ____________ when he finally realised what was the problem in his computer. He sorted out the problem and now his computer is working fine.

  1. light at the end of a tunnel

  2. light on his feet

  3. light bulb moment

  4. light years ahead

  5. light a fire under


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. A light bulb moment is when you have a sudden moment of inspiration, comprehension or realization. Sunil had a light bulb moment when he finally realised what was the problem in his computer. He sorted the problem and now his computer is working fine!

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The public, in general, feels that all the political parties have _______________. The public trusts none of the parties now.

  1. sold like hot cakes

  2. sold them down the river

  3. sold for a song

  4. sold on credit

  5. sold the farm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. To sell someone down the river means to do something which harms or disappoints someone who trusted you. The public, in general, feels that all the political parties have sold them down the river. The public trusts none of the parties now!

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The heroines these days go ____________ to look beautiful and young. But in reality, it is otherwise.

  1. under the table

  2. under the knife

  3. under the gun

  4. under the weather

  5. under the thumb


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Going under the knife means undergoing medical procedures or surgery. The heroines these days go under the knife to look beautiful and young. But in reality, it is otherwise!

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

Amit could not bear the insults being meted out by his brother. He ________________ and left.

  1. threw a line

  2. threw cautions to the wind

  3. threw in a spanner

  4. threw in the towel

  5. threw into the pot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Threw in the towel implies that one is going to quit. Amit could not bear the insults being meted out by his brother. He threw in the towel and left!

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The neighbours are _______________ over who will pay to repair the broken wall. No one is willing to spend a dime.

  1. at each other's throat

  2. at death's door

  3. at cross purposes

  4. at a loss

  5. at large


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. It means to be in an angry disagreement. The neighbor's are at each other's throat over who will pay to repair the broken wall. No one is willing to spend a dime.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The studies had to _______________ due to cricket. Afterall, I was the captain of the school team.

  1. take a backseat

  2. take a hike

  3. take it easy

  4. take a fancy

  5. take a beating


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. To take a backseat means to become less important than something else. The studies had to take a backseat due to cricket. Afterall, I was the captain of the school team.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

With the arrival of a new minister, the issue of transfers was put on ____________. It will take time for the new transfers to get his approval.

  1. back to back

  2. back burner

  3. back to square one

  4. back to the walls

  5. back to the salt mines


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. To be put on back burner means to be put aside for the time being. With the arrival of a new minister, the issue of transfers was put on back burner. It will take time for the new transfers to get his approval.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The antics of these boys are driving me crazy. I am _______________.

  1. at the crossroads

  2. at the coalface

  3. at the end of rope

  4. at the forefront

  5. at the top of list


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. At the end of rope means at the end of one's patience or endurance.The antics of these boys are driving me crazy. I am at the end of rope.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

He felt relieved to be _____________ on the harassment charges as he was completely innocent.

  1. off the cuff

  2. off the grid

  3. off the charts

  4. off the mark

  5. off the hook


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. To be off the hook implies to be free from obligation or avoiding a difficult situation. He felt relieved to be off the hook on the harassment charges as he was completely innocent.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

I am afraid we cannot recover the data in your laptop. Your laptop is ________________.

  1. beyond recall

  2. beyond the pale

  3. beyond one's wildest dreams

  4. beyond belief

  5. beyond the call of duty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Something that is beyond recall is impossible to retrieve or cancel. I am afraid we cannot recover the data in your laptop. Your laptop is beyond recall.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

This Govt. sponsored scheme will ______________ by the end of next year. A lot of planning needs to be done.

  1. get off the ground

  2. get in on the act

  3. get the picture

  4. get into stride

  5. get the axe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. It means to get something started. This Govt. sponsored scheme will get off the ground by the end of next year. A lot of planning needs to be done.

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

Why should Rahim ______________ for something he did not do? He is absolutely innocent.

  1. take it on the chin

  2. take the bloom off something

  3. take the bull by the horns

  4. take a dim view of

  5. take the floor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. To take it on the chin means to receive the full brunt of something. Why should Rahim take it on the chin for something he did not do? He is absolutely innocent.

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