Idioms and Phrases
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| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Preeti Dasgupta | |
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Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.
To haul over the coals
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.
To tempt providence
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.
Dog in the manger
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.
There is no use of splitting nails, as you have to pay for your fault.
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.
Let's pony up and purchase a gift for Jerry.
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.
Jane's uncle has plans to establish a cow college.
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.
To give chapter and verse for a thing
Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.
You are to ___________to avoid danger.
Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.
I have a _________when it comes to remaining alone at home and that too at night.
Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.
Could I have a word with you, if you are not _________ paperhanger?
Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.
He can't handle the customers well, he is still____________.
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.
The new outlet will go down like a lead balloon.
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.
To set the people by ears
Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.
The Bollywood stars make a lot of money by plugging a product.
Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.
The arrival of my father on my birthday was a____________.