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 as your answer.

  1. There are no hard and fast rules for admission to this college.








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    no hard and fast : fixed
    ● We have no hard and fast rules for this procedure. The best option is fixed.

    Correct Option: C

    no hard and fast : fixed
    ● We have no hard and fast rules for this procedure. The best option is fixed.

  1. Most people live from hand to mouth these days because of inflation.








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    live from hand to mouth : to spend all the money you earn on basic needs such as food without being able to save any money
    ● When I had no job, we had to live from hand to mouth. The best option is miserably.

    Correct Option: D

    live from hand to mouth : to spend all the money you earn on basic needs such as food without being able to save any money
    ● When I had no job, we had to live from hand to mouth. The best option is miserably.

  1. He turned a deaf ear to his parents’ advice.








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    turn a deaf ear : refuse to pay attention
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is refused to obey.

    Correct Option: B

    turn a deaf ear : refuse to pay attention
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is refused to obey.

  1. I took exception to his remarks and left the meeting.








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    took exception : to object; objected
    ● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected.

    Correct Option: A

    took exception : to object; objected
    ● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected.

  1. to hail from








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    to hail from : to come from
    ● He hails from a small town in Punjab. The best option is come from.

    Correct Option: C

    to hail from : to come from
    ● He hails from a small town in Punjab. The best option is come from.