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.
- at one’s beck and call
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at one’s beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is to be dominated by someone.Correct Option: D
at one’s beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is to be dominated by someone.
- pot-luck dinner
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pot-luck dinner : a meal to which each guest brings somefood, which is then shared out among the guests
● All the friends want to get together. So, they decided to arrange a pot-luck dinner. The best option is dinner where everybody brings something to eat.Correct Option: A
pot-luck dinner : a meal to which each guest brings somefood, which is then shared out among the guests
● All the friends want to get together. So, they decided to arrange a pot-luck dinner. The best option is dinner where everybody brings something to eat.
- to hit below the belt
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to hit below the belt : to be unfair/cruel (attack)
● The boxer hit the contender below the belt and the crowd began to behave furiously. The best option is to attack unfairly.Correct Option: D
to hit below the belt : to be unfair/cruel (attack)
● The boxer hit the contender below the belt and the crowd began to behave furiously. The best option is to attack unfairly.
- all at sea
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all at sea : confused and not knowing what to do
● I’m all at sea with these new rules and regulations. The best option is puzzled.Correct Option: C
all at sea : confused and not knowing what to do
● I’m all at sea with these new rules and regulations. The best option is puzzled.
- sought after
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sought after : wanted by many people, because it is of very good quality or difficult to get or to find
● He was much sought after as a throat specialist, particularly by singers. The best option is in great demand.Correct Option: C
sought after : wanted by many people, because it is of very good quality or difficult to get or to find
● He was much sought after as a throat specialist, particularly by singers. The best option is in great demand.