English - IDIOMS

Question 1:

Select the alternative which best express the meaning of the idioms/phrase.
For good

Permanently

For a better result

Definitely

Genuinely

Question 2:

What is the meaning of the idiom 'Part and parcel of'?

To be most important

An integrated part of

On par with

Above and beyond

Question 3:

What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given below?
Bells and whistles

Unnecessary extras

Bells for alarming

Whistles for signalling

Cheerful and joyful

Question 4:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Nip in the bud

Punish the opposition

Hide a secret

Suppress something at an early stage

Fight with someone younger

Question 5:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To flog a dead horse

To exhibit one's anger on something

To waste energy on a lost cause

To beat a horse and cause it to die

To undertake a foolish activity

Question 6:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
All eyes

Watching with anger

Watching eagerly

Watching with no interest

Not watching at all

Question 7:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Like a cakewalk

Smooth surface

Pleasant experience

Easy task

Active

Question 8:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make a bee line

put the bees in a line

look for freebies

stand in a queue

go straight to

Question 9:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The team members seem to be running around in circles.

To be very active but with few results

To be extremely successful

Hardly any time to breathe

Very dynamic and hardworking

Question 10:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To pull a fast one on someone.

To drive very fast

To cheat someone

To win against someone

To enchant someone

Question 11:

Select The most appropriate idiom forthegive Meaning
Considering everything

All in all

Blow Hot And Cold

All in the same boat

Fieldday

Question 12:

Select The Most Appropriate Meaning Of The Given Idiom.
A stalking horse

Avery Mild Punishment

A False Invention

A person or thing that is used to conceal someone's real intentions.

A Visual Presentation Is Far More Descriptive Than Words

Question 13:

Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase underlined in the sentence.
Choose the best alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Parents should refrain from turning a blind eye to their kids’ misdeeds.

to be annoyed

overlook or ignore

issue a warning

to reprimand

Question 14:

Can’t cut the mustard

Someone who isn’t adequate enough to compete or participate

To take on a task that is way too big to handle

small things of different types

When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others

Question 15:

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase in bold.
Spick and span

Clean, tidy, and fresh

Very quickly

A renowned person

Complete, thorough

Question 16:

Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate meaning.
Cry for the moon

ask for more money

ask for what is impossible

ask for happiness

a lot of distance

Question 17:

Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c), or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.
Hobson's choice

Single choice with no other choice

Too many choices

Choice of the owner

The choice given by God

Question 18:

Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (e) or (d) which is the most appropriate meaning.
In fits and starts

In continuation

With irregular bursts of activity

Abrupt execution

In partnership with someone

Question 19:

Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response A, B, C or D. Which is the most appropriate expression.
Beggar description

Something that cannot be described

Brief description

A very good description

A precise and comprehensive description

Question 20:

His ghost story was _______.

Fantastic

Terrifying

Beyond belief.

Imaginary