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.

  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.