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. I will do the work if I am allowed a free hand in the choice of materials.








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    allowed a free hand : to get/ have an opportunity to do what you want to do and to make your own decisions
    ● He was allowed a free hand in the project and he accomplished it very well. The best option is complete liberty.

    Correct Option: A

    allowed a free hand : to get/ have an opportunity to do what you want to do and to make your own decisions
    ● He was allowed a free hand in the project and he accomplished it very well. The best option is complete liberty.

  1. He lays out fifty percent of his income on bonds and shares.








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    lays out : to spend money; fork out
    ● The rich couple laid out a fortune on jewellery for the wedding. The best option is spends.

    Correct Option: D

    lays out : to spend money; fork out
    ● The rich couple laid out a fortune on jewellery for the wedding. The best option is spends.

  1. She broke down in the middle of her speech.








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    broke down : to lose control of your feelings and start crying
    ● When she heard the news of her husband’s accident, she broke down and could not be convinced. The best option is cried.

    Correct Option: D

    broke down : to lose control of your feelings and start crying
    ● When she heard the news of her husband’s accident, she broke down and could not be convinced. The best option is cried.

  1. If you want to be happy, cut your coat according to your cloth.








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    cut your coat according to your cloth : to do only what you have enough money to do and no more
    ● We can’t afford a vacation abroad; we have to cut our coat according to our cloth. The best option is live within your means.

    Correct Option: C

    cut your coat according to your cloth : to do only what you have enough money to do and no more
    ● We can’t afford a vacation abroad; we have to cut our coat according to our cloth. The best option is live within your means.

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 as your answer.

  1. Please hold your tongue in this matter, otherwise, you will repent.








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    hold your tongue : to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion
    ● You’ve said enough. Now, hold your tongue. The best option is be silent.

    Correct Option: A

    hold your tongue : to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion
    ● You’ve said enough. Now, hold your tongue. The best option is be silent.