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. She tried to slip off, but was caught immediately.








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    slip off : to leave quiely
    ● They slipped off and no one saw them leave. The best option is leave quietly.

    Correct Option: C

    slip off : to leave quiely
    ● They slipped off and no one saw them leave. The best option is leave quietly.

  1. They got on well with each other the moment they met.








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    got on well : had a friendly relationship
    ● She doesn’t get on well with her room – mate. The best option is had a friendly relationship.

    Correct Option: C

    got on well : had a friendly relationship
    ● She doesn’t get on well with her room – mate. The best option is had a friendly relationship.

  1. The young boy’s act put his father in a pickle.








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    in a pickle : in a difficult or unpleasant situation
    ● I was in a pickle, when I missed my flight to Canada. The best option is in an embarrassing or awkward situation.

    Correct Option: D

    in a pickle : in a difficult or unpleasant situation
    ● I was in a pickle, when I missed my flight to Canada. The best option is in an embarrassing or awkward situation.

  1. He left the town under a cloud.








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    under a cloud : being subject to suspicion ; a state of disgrace
    ● As he behaved in an abnormal way, his activites were under a cloud. The best option is in disgrace.

    Correct Option: B

    under a cloud : being subject to suspicion ; a state of disgrace
    ● As he behaved in an abnormal way, his activites were under a cloud. The best option is in disgrace.

  1. He is as hard as a nail, never moved by anything.








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    as hard as a nail : to show no sympathy, kindness or fear
    ● She’ll be a good business woman; she’s as hard as a nail. The best option is emotionless.

    Correct Option: B

    as hard as a nail : to show no sympathy, kindness or fear
    ● She’ll be a good business woman; she’s as hard as a nail. The best option is emotionless.