Idioms and Phrases

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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. Despite his initial arrogance he had to eat humble pie.








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    eat humble pie : to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake committed by you
    ● The producers of the advertisement had to eat humble pie for mis representing the facts. The best option is he had to yield under pressure

    Correct Option: A

    eat humble pie : to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake committed by you
    ● The producers of the advertisement had to eat humble pie for mis representing the facts. The best option is he had to yield under pressure

  1. The new manager ruled the roost to everyone.








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    ruled the roost : to be the most powerful member of a group; to be the manager
    ● Our new office manager really rules the roost. The best option is exercised authority.

    Correct Option: A

    ruled the roost : to be the most powerful member of a group; to be the manager
    ● Our new office manager really rules the roost. The best option is exercised authority.

  1. Yor need to have something up your sleeve if the present plan does not work.








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    have something up your sleeve : to keep a plan or an idea secret until you need to use it
    ● I have something up my sleeve that will solve all your problems. The best option is have an alternative plan.

    Correct Option: D

    have something up your sleeve : to keep a plan or an idea secret until you need to use it
    ● I have something up my sleeve that will solve all your problems. The best option is have an alternative plan.

  1. For this act of indifference, he will be taken to task by the authority.








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    taken to task : punished
    ● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is get, an official reprimand

    Correct Option: A

    taken to task : punished
    ● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is get, an official reprimand

  1. I tried to feel his pulse on the issue but in vain.








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    feel his pulse : to find what one is thinking on some point
    ● The exit polls feel the pulse of the voters. The best option is find his views.

    Correct Option: A

    feel his pulse : to find what one is thinking on some point
    ● The exit polls feel the pulse of the voters. The best option is find his views.