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. He promised to look into the matter.








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    look into : to examine something
    ● I’ll have to look into the matter. The best option is to investigate.

    Correct Option: A

    look into : to examine something
    ● I’ll have to look into the matter. The best option is to investigate.

  1. You better learn to toe the line to avoid consequences.








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    to toe the line : to say or do what somebody in authority tells you to say/do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc.
    ● Not everyone was happy with the plan, but most of us toed the line. The best option is to follow the lead.

    Correct Option: C

    to toe the line : to say or do what somebody in authority tells you to say/do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc.
    ● Not everyone was happy with the plan, but most of us toed the line. The best option is to follow the lead.

  1. You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.








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    sticks to her guns : held on to her decision
    ● I’ll stick to my guns in this matter. The best option is maintains her opinion.

    Correct Option: A

    sticks to her guns : held on to her decision
    ● I’ll stick to my guns in this matter. The best option is maintains her opinion.

  1. I take my hat off to all those who donate blood regularly.








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    take my hat off : to admire somebody very much for something he has done
    ● I take off my hat to you-you’ve done very well indeed. The best option is admire.

    Correct Option: C

    take my hat off : to admire somebody very much for something he has done
    ● I take off my hat to you-you’ve done very well indeed. The best option is admire.

  1. The strawberry dessert you made was out of this world.








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    out of this world : emphasises how good/beautiful something is
    ● The cake is just out of this world. The best option is extraordinary.

    Correct Option: A

    out of this world : emphasises how good/beautiful something is
    ● The cake is just out of this world. The best option is extraordinary.