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English – Idioms & Phrases – Set 84
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- The test contains 20 questions.
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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.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The modern era statistics data provides useful advantage to the players at competent level.- A. Play it by ear
- B. Cost an arm and a leg
- C. Put something on ice
- D. Grist to the mill
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Answer: D. Grist to the mill
Correct answer: Grist to the mill.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Step up to the plate?
- A. Implement a plan
- B. Think about a crisis
- C. Take control of a situation
- D. Plan for better performance
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Answer: C. Take control of a situation
Step up to the plate means: Take control of a situation.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
He ate the whole bunch of grapes under the nose of all of us.- A. Secretly
- B. In full view of somebody
- C. After much persuasion
- D. Sharing equally
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Answer: B. In full view of somebody
Correct answer: In full view of somebody.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Doctors are raising hue and cry against the RTH bill.- A. Protest
- B. Postpone
- C. Enquire
- D. Abandon
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Answer: A. Protest
Correct answer: Protest.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Hear someone out?
- A. Keep someone out
- B. Hear from far away
- C. Let someone complete what they are saying
- D. Dismiss someone from listening to you
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Answer: C. Let someone complete what they are saying
Hear someone out means: Let someone complete what they are saying.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Most of the ministers are concerned with the _________ of office than the service of man.- A. wear and tear
- B. Herculean task
- C. loaves and fishes
- D. leaps and bounds
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Answer: C. loaves and fishes
Correct answer: loaves and fishes.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
She said she liked my hair, but it turned out to be a left handed compliment.- A. A joke
- B. A praise
- C. An insult
- D. A flattery
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Answer: C. An insult
Correct answer: An insult.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase The new routine will suit you to a T?
- A. very poorly
- B. nicely
- C. a little bit
- D. exactly
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Answer: D. exactly
The new routine will suit you to a T means: exactly.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Still waters run deep?
- A. A very serious situation
- B. To have passion or great intelligence underneath a calm expression
- C. To be confused or not understand something
- D. Desperate measures made in order to come out of a difficult situation
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Answer: B. To have passion or great intelligence underneath a calm expression
Still waters run deep means: To have passion or great intelligence underneath a calm expression.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Fall into line?
- A. Fuming and shouting
- B. Adhere to rules
- C. Straight road to walk
- D. Searching something
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Answer: B. Adhere to rules
Fall into line means: Adhere to rules.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Mincing walk?
- A. Show and tell arena
- B. Giant and huge garden
- C. Big and large house
- D. Small and delicate steps
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Answer: D. Small and delicate steps
Mincing walk means: Small and delicate steps.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Alex and Sarah were participating in a team-building workshop. During one of the activities, they were given a challenging task that required them to work together to solve a complex problem. However, they had different approaches to the problem and were struggling to find common ground. In this situation, which idiom best describes Alex and Sarah's difficulty in reaching an agreement?- A. Two peas in a pod
- B. Burning the midnight oil
- C. Walking on eggshells
- D. Butting heads
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Answer: D. Butting heads
Correct answer: Butting heads.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Your friend advises you, "The early bird catches the worm," when discussing the importance of punctuality. What does this expression imply?- A. We should take advantage of opportunities by being proactive and prompt.
- B. We should prioritize rest and relaxation to maintain good health.
- C. We should wake up early to have a productive day.
- D. We should always be prepared for expected opportunities.
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Answer: A. We should take advantage of opportunities by being proactive and prompt.
Correct answer: We should take advantage of opportunities by being proactive and prompt.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Your mentor tells you, "Actions speak louder than words," when discussing the importance of demonstrating your abilities. What does this expression imply?- A. Our words should be carefully chosen to convey our intentions.
- B. We should prioritize verbal communication over non-verbal cues.
- C. We should focus on our achievements and let them speak for themselves.
- D. We should express ourselves boldly and confidently
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Answer: C. We should focus on our achievements and let them speak for themselves.
Correct answer: We should focus on our achievements and let them speak for themselves.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Your colleague mentions, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket," when discussing investment strategies. What does this expression imply?- A. We should avoid investing altogether and keep our money safe.
- B. We should prioritize short-term gains over long-term stability.
- C. We should focus on one investment option for maximum returns.
- D. We should diversify our investments to mitigate risks.
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Answer: D. We should diversify our investments to mitigate risks.
Correct answer: We should diversify our investments to mitigate risks.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The plans to cut funding are penny wise pound foolish.- A. Careful about spending small amounts but not about large amounts.
- B. So abundant or common as to hold little or no value.
- C. A sarcastic response to a foolish statement.
- D. A sudden stopping of any habit.
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Answer: A. Careful about spending small amounts but not about large amounts.
Correct answer: Careful about spending small amounts but not about large amounts.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The radio host is known for always being on his high horse, despite the fact that everyone knows he's a creep.- A. To behave or look strange.
- B. To find out the real cause of something.
- C. Acting superior and arrogant.
- D. To find a way to deal something.
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Answer: C. Acting superior and arrogant.
Correct answer: Acting superior and arrogant.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
Your colleague says, "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" when discussing a potential promotion. What does this expression imply?- A. We should set realistic goals and expectations
- B. We should not make assumptions or predictions before the outcome is certain
- C. We should be cautious and avoid taking risks
- D. We should be patient and wait for the right opportunity
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Answer: B. We should not make assumptions or predictions before the outcome is certain
Correct answer: We should not make assumptions or predictions before the outcome is certain.
- What is the meaning of the idiom / phrase Keep a lid on?
- A. keep the change
- B. keep up the good work
- C. keep a record of something
- D. keep emotions under control
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Answer: D. keep emotions under control
Keep a lid on means: keep emotions under control.
- Choose the option that best fits the idiom or phrase:
The sentence given below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and choose its correct meaning from the given options. I had a close shave this morning when a trailer unexpectedly swerved into my lane.- A. With much noise, excitement or commotion.
- B. Repeating ourselves.
- C. Very common, inexpensive.
- D. A narrow escape from a situation.
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Answer: D. A narrow escape from a situation.
Correct answer: A narrow escape from a situation.