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. The police closed the book on the murder case.








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    closed the book on : to stop doing something because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution
    ● She closed the book on her career with a fine performance. The best option is stopped working on.

    Correct Option: B

    closed the book on : to stop doing something because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution
    ● She closed the book on her career with a fine performance. The best option is stopped working on.

  1. The storm brought about great destruction in the valley.








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    brought about : to make something happen; cause
    ● His speech brought about a great change in my life. The best option is caused.

    Correct Option: B

    brought about : to make something happen; cause
    ● His speech brought about a great change in my life. The best option is caused.

  1. He was pulled up by the Director of the Company.








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    pulled up : to criticize somebody for something that he has done wrong
    ● They were pulled up for wasting money. The best option is reprimanded.

    Correct Option: C

    pulled up : to criticize somebody for something that he has done wrong
    ● They were pulled up for wasting money. The best option is reprimanded.

  1. When I entered the house everything was at sixes and sevens.








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    at sixes and sevens : in confusion; not well organised
    ● Roger is always at sixes and sevens when at home by himself. The best option is in disorder or confusion.

    Correct Option: C

    at sixes and sevens : in confusion; not well organised
    ● Roger is always at sixes and sevens when at home by himself. The best option is in disorder or confusion.

  1. Do not lose your head when faced with a difficult situation.








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    lose your head : to become unable to act in a calm or sensible way
    ● When the fuel leaked out of the place, the pilot asked the passengers not to lose their head. The best option is panic.

    Correct Option: C

    lose your head : to become unable to act in a calm or sensible way
    ● When the fuel leaked out of the place, the pilot asked the passengers not to lose their head. The best option is panic.