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English – Idioms & Phrases – Set 2
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This free practice set from AndamanJobs has 20 questions to be solved in 10 minutes. Every question is listed below with four options. Open Show answer and explanation under a question to see the correct option and why it is correct. Try the timed test above first, then use this list to revise the questions you got wrong.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase He has made his mark in the field of science?
- A. distinguished himself
- B. ruined his wealth
- C. attained notoriety
- D. acquired wealth
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Answer: A. distinguished himself
He has made his mark in the field of science means: distinguished himself.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase We should guard against green-eyed friends?
- A. enthusiastic
- B. jealous
- C. rich
- D. handsome
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Answer: B. jealous
We should guard against green-eyed friends means: jealous.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase She rejected his proposal point-blank?
- A. briefly
- B. pointedly
- C. directly
- D. abruptly
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Answer: C. directly
She rejected his proposal point-blank means: directly.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
At Christmas, even the elderly people paint the town red.- A. indulge in rioting
- B. to have a lively time
- C. Paint the houses red
- D. spill red wine
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Answer: B. to have a lively time
Correct answer: to have a lively time.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Sumit had to look high and low before he could find his scooter key.- A. Everywhere
- B. always
- C. nowhere
- D. somewhere
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Answer: A. Everywhere
Correct answer: Everywhere.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Ram was left high and dry by his friends when he lost all his money.- A. depressed
- B. wounded
- C. Isolated
- D. rejected
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Answer: C. Isolated
Correct answer: Isolated.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
We should know the pros and cons of a thing before taking the final decision.- A. Ups and downs
- B. former and latter
- C. foul and fair
- D. for and against a thing
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Answer: D. for and against a thing
Correct answer: for and against a thing.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase His dealings are all above board?
- A. decent
- B. open
- C. simple
- D. friendly
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Answer: B. open
His dealings are all above board means: open.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
He is the sort of man who would do anything for a consideration.- A. out of sympathy
- B. if he were paid to do it
- C. if he found some time merit in it
- D. out of love
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Answer: B. if he were paid to do it
Correct answer: if he were paid to do it.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The company has been hand to the new masters, lock, stock and barrel.- A. financially
- B. partially
- C. Completely
- D. administratively
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Answer: C. Completely
Correct answer: Completely.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Believe me, I am all at sea?
- A. Out of reach
- B. puzzled
- C. very happy
- D. drowning
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Answer: B. puzzled
Believe me, I am all at sea means: puzzled.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Just because he had won the competition, he should not ride the high horse.- A. Hate others
- B. appear arrogant
- C. Become abnormal
- D. indulge in dreams
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Answer: B. appear arrogant
Correct answer: appear arrogant.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
We kept our fingers crossed till the final results were declared.- A. felt scared
- B. kept praying
- C. waited expectantly
- D. was annoyed
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Answer: C. waited expectantly
Correct answer: waited expectantly.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The poor women do manual labour even when they are in the family way.- A. In a domestic manner
- B. pregnant
- C. unwell
- D. injured
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Answer: B. pregnant
Correct answer: pregnant.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Never take up a fool’s errand?
- A. a useless undertaking
- B. One who takes a message
- C. an observation
- D. To go with a message
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Answer: A. a useless undertaking
Never take up a fool’s errand means: a useless undertaking.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The child pulled a long face when the sweets were over.- A. look disappointed
- B. run away
- C. retreat
- D. feel good
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Answer: A. look disappointed
Correct answer: look disappointed.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase All his efforts ended in smoke?
- A. To catch fire
- B. ended in the destruction of the building
- C. to fall
- D. To give no practical result
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Answer: D. To give no practical result
All his efforts ended in smoke means: To give no practical result.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The result of the examination dashed my hopes.- A. kill someone
- B. bring great happiness
- C. failed
- D. Frustrate
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Answer: D. Frustrate
Correct answer: Frustrate.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Don’t rely on him. He is a fair-weather friend.- A. friendly only in good time
- B. a notable friend
- C. a jealous friend
- D. a successful friend
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Answer: A. friendly only in good time
Correct answer: friendly only in good time.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase The leader had the lion’s share of the booty?
- A. the stronger part
- B. the larger part
- C. the worthy part
- D. the smaller part
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Answer: B. the larger part
The leader had the lion’s share of the booty means: the larger part.