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(Q1) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cat’s paw

A

Move at a fast pace

B

A person used as a tool by another

C

To attack someone

D

The most important attribute

Solution

idiom cat's paw means;

a person who is used by another to carry out an unpleasant or dangerous task.

"he was merely a cat's paw of older and cleverer men

so  option B is right

(Q2) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the limelight

A

The centre of attraction

B

About to be successful

C

In a well lit up room

D

A well kept secret

Solution

option A is the right answer here

meaning  of in the limelight

Also, in the spotlight. At the center of public attention or notoriety. For example, John loves being in the limelight, or The reporters made sure the attractive new actress would be in the spotlight

(Q3) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bed of roses

A

 Testing condition of life 

B

Pleasant condition of life  

C

 Lethargic condition of life 

D

 Trying condition of life 

(Q4) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull a long face

A

To flatter someone

B

To chide someone

C

To look angry

D

To look sad

(Q5) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘By word of mouth' means

A

Talk foolishly

B

Orally

C

Only thing to do

D

A sudden shock

(Q6) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘Order of the day' means

A

In fashion

B

To be defeated

C

Supplement Income

D

Warning

(Q7) English » Idioms and Phrases

'To pay lip service' means

A

To show only outward respect

B

A talent of speaking

C

Never in actual

D

To boast

(Q8) English » Idioms and Phrases

Pull a long face means-

A

to make fun

B

to look sad

C

to irritate someone

D

pull someone's face

(Q9) English » Idioms and Phrases

‘Blue stocking' means

A

Very happy

B

To be fussy

C

Money spent quickly

D

 Educated but pedantic lady

(Q10) English » Idioms and Phrases

Directions (13): In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The car in the backyard is proving to be  a white elephant.

A

very huge item

B

costly and useless possession

C

very expensive investment

D

useful material

(Q11) English » Idioms and Phrases

Blue blood (Phrase)

A

Related to a joint family

B

Related to a small family

C

Severe beating

D

Related to a Royal family

(Q12) English » Idioms and Phrases

In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase

The coach felt extremely nervous on seeing the team performing poorly in the first quarter.

A

Heart skipped a beat

B

Like a cakewalk

C

Raining cats and dogs

D

Crying Wolf 

(Q13) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A piece of cake

A

An ambitious person  

B

An easy task   

C

A punishment   

D

An obstacle   

(Q14) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit the books

A

Become very confused   

B

To feel sorry about a mistake   

C

To study very hard  

D

To have a very long list  

(Q15) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hold good

A

To perform best

B

To keep relations

C

To keep an eye

D

To remain valid

(Q16) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

It's all Greek to me

A

I can understand the cause of something

B

I am aware of the historical facts

C

I cannot understand anything

D

I know this subject well

(Q17) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Crocodile tears

A

Sincere expression of sorrow  

B

Crying of a crocodile  

C

Cruel presentation of sorrow  

D

Pretended show of sorrow  

(Q18) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To put someone's back up

A

To help someone

B

To irritate someone

C

To deceive someone

D

To flatter someone

(Q19) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom

The actress’ daughter is just a chip off the old block

A

Similar to one's parents in behaviour 

B

get into the enemy’s territory 

C

console the dreary 

D

chip off the edges 

(Q20) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

White elephant

A

Motivational possession  

B

Useful and expensive possession  

C

Memorable possession  

D

Costly but useless possession