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English – Idioms & Phrases – Set 21
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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 is a hard nut to crack,?
- A. needs a lot of work
- B. is difficult to solve
- C. involves breaking nuts
- D. is not interesting enough
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Answer: B. is difficult to solve
is a hard nut to crack, means: is difficult to solve.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase run into rough weather?
- A. experienced difficulties
- B. brought cool breeze and rains
- C. become stronger and firmer
- D. become pleasant and cordial
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Answer: A. experienced difficulties
run into rough weather means: experienced difficulties.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase build castles in the air?
- A. make unfaithful friends
- B. make unplanned buildings
- C. have unrealistic ideas
- D. talk irresponsibly
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Answer: C. have unrealistic ideas
build castles in the air means: have unrealistic ideas.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase hit the sack?
- A. kicked the sack
- B. accepted defeat
- C. went to bed
- D. Left work
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Answer: C. went to bed
hit the sack means: went to bed.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase face the music?
- A. put on earphones
- B. accept the blame
- C. listen to the songs
- D. sing popular songs
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Answer: B. accept the blame
face the music means: accept the blame.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
When Rahul told everyone that he had resigned his job, all the members in the family were at their wits’ end .- A. quite perplexed
- B. very serious
- C. quite angry
- D. absolutely satisfied
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Answer: A. quite perplexed
Correct answer: quite perplexed.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase full of beans?
- A. being upset
- B. lively and energetic
- C. full of crazy ideas
- D. in good health
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Answer: B. lively and energetic
full of beans means: lively and energetic.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
This is strictly ______ but some changes are going to happen in the company in the near future.- A. off the record
- B. off the rails
- C. off the key
- D. off the mark
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Answer: A. off the record
Correct answer: off the record.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
For a long time he kept his wife in the dark about the true nature of his job.- A. in a dark place
- B. in high position
- C. in a locked room
- D. in ignorance
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Answer: D. in ignorance
Correct answer: in ignorance.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Pie in the sky?
- A. something not possible
- B. something very small
- C. difficult to find
- D. an easy situation
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Answer: A. something not possible
Pie in the sky means: something not possible.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase sell like hot cakes?
- A. to deal with a problem
- B. to agree fully
- C. to sell quickly
- D. to face hardship
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Answer: C. to sell quickly
sell like hot cakes means: to sell quickly.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase In the same boat?
- A. at the centre of attention
- B. in the same situation
- C. in disgrace
- D. in a superior position
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Answer: B. in the same situation
In the same boat means: in the same situation.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Now that Mr. Krishna Murthy has retired from the company, his daughter is ______.- A. in the lap of luxury
- B. in the doghouse
- C. in the pink
- D. in the driver’s seat
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Answer: D. in the driver’s seat
Correct answer: in the driver’s seat.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Radha is unable to continue working in this office. Hard work is ______ on her health.- A. making her meet both ends
- B. blowing hot and cold
- C. taking a toll on
- D. keeping an eye
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Answer: C. taking a toll on
Correct answer: taking a toll on.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Get on the nerves?
- A. To become very strong emotionally
- B. To lose confidence
- C. To become very sensitive; cry easily
- D. To be an irritant
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Answer: D. To be an irritant
Get on the nerves means: To be an irritant.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase To take French leave?
- A. Leave with written permission
- B. Acknowledge the host
- C. Leave without any intimation
- D. Welcome the host
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Answer: C. Leave without any intimation
To take French leave means: Leave without any intimation.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase A hard nut to crack?
- A. Easily disappointed
- B. A difficult problem
- C. Not restrained
- D. Easily encouraged
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Answer: B. A difficult problem
A hard nut to crack means: A difficult problem.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase On shank's mare?
- A. On a bicycle
- B. On an elephant
- C. On foot
- D. On a lion
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Answer: C. On foot
On shank's mare means: On foot.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase A snake in the grass?
- A. A secret enemy
- B. A well-wisher
- C. A good friend
- D. Difficult to find
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Answer: A. A secret enemy
A snake in the grass means: A secret enemy.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Spill the beans?
- A. Give away a secret
- B. Work hard
- C. Waste money
- D. Perform magic
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Answer: A. Give away a secret
Spill the beans means: Give away a secret.