Idioms and Phrases
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.
- to play second fiddle.
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to play second fiddle : to be treated as less important than somebody/something; to have a less important position
● I’m tired of playing second fiddle to Mehak. The best option is take a subordinate role.Correct Option: B
to play second fiddle : to be treated as less important than somebody/something; to have a less important position
● I’m tired of playing second fiddle to Mehak. The best option is take a subordinate role.
- casting pearls before swine
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casting pearls before swine : to give or offer valuable things to people who do not understand their value
● Giving him advice is just casting pearls before swine. The best option is offering good things to undeserving peopleCorrect Option: B
casting pearls before swine : to give or offer valuable things to people who do not understand their value
● Giving him advice is just casting pearls before swine. The best option is offering good things to undeserving people
- He is putting the cart before the horse by purchasing furniture before buying a house.
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putting the cart before the horse : to do things in the wrong order Building a school before knowing the age of the population is putting the cart before the horse. The best option is doing a thing in the wrong way.
Correct Option: A
putting the cart before the horse : to do things in the wrong order Building a school before knowing the age of the population is putting the cart before the horse. The best option is doing a thing in the wrong way.
- She must be paying through the nose for the face left.
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paying through the nose : to pay too much money for something
● We paid through the nose for that vacation. The best option is paying too muchCorrect Option: B
paying through the nose : to pay too much money for something
● We paid through the nose for that vacation. The best option is paying too much
- Many politicians in India are not fit to hold a candle to Mahatma Gandhi.
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not fit to hold a candle : is not so good as somebody or something else
● Dolly is fast, but not fit to hold a candle to her. The best option is inferiorCorrect Option: C
not fit to hold a candle : is not so good as somebody or something else
● Dolly is fast, but not fit to hold a candle to her. The best option is inferior