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. Hard work pays in the long run.








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    in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
    ● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is over a period of time.

    Correct Option: B

    in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
    ● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is over a period of time.

  1. Why are you jumping down my throat? I wasn’t even in the house when it happened.








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    jumping down my throat : to react very angrily to somebody
    ● Just because I admitted being there, you needn’t jump down my throat. The best option is scolding me

    Correct Option: B

    jumping down my throat : to react very angrily to somebody
    ● Just because I admitted being there, you needn’t jump down my throat. The best option is scolding me

  1. I am out of my wits and therefore cannot find a way to solve the problem immediately.








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    out of my wits : to be extremely confused and frightened
    ● She was out of her wits and so could not find a solution to the problem. The best option is greatly confused.

    Correct Option: A

    out of my wits : to be extremely confused and frightened
    ● She was out of her wits and so could not find a solution to the problem. The best option is greatly confused.

  1. Villagers always call a spade a spade.








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    call a spade a spade : to call exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion
    ● Vinay is a person who calls a spade a spade and is fearless. The best option is to speak in a straight forward manner.

    Correct Option: A

    call a spade a spade : to call exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion
    ● Vinay is a person who calls a spade a spade and is fearless. The best option is to speak in a straight forward manner.

  1. Mary broke a dining-room window and had to face the music when her father got home.








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    face the music : bear the consequences
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is accept the punishment.

    Correct Option: D

    face the music : bear the consequences
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is accept the punishment.