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. to put an end to








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    to put an end to : to close; to cease
    ● We all wanted the two brothers to put an end to their argument. The best option is stop.

    Correct Option: C

    to put an end to : to close; to cease
    ● We all wanted the two brothers to put an end to their argument. The best option is stop.

  1. by fits and starts








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    by fits and starts : irregularly
    ● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts. The best option is irregularly.

    Correct Option: B

    by fits and starts : irregularly
    ● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts. The best option is irregularly.

  1. bad blood








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    bad – blood : feeling of hatred
    ● There is no bad blood between us. The best option is feeling of hatred.

    Correct Option: C

    bad – blood : feeling of hatred
    ● There is no bad blood between us. The best option is feeling of hatred.

  1. turn up








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    turn up : to be found; to appear; to happen; to arrive
    ● The invitations will be sent out and we’ll see who turns up. The best option is appear.

    Correct Option: B

    turn up : to be found; to appear; to happen; to arrive
    ● The invitations will be sent out and we’ll see who turns up. The best option is appear.

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. die hard








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    die hard : strongly opposing change and new ideas
    ● These ancient traditions die hard in the isolated communities of rural India. The best option is unwilling to change.

    Correct Option: A

    die hard : strongly opposing change and new ideas
    ● These ancient traditions die hard in the isolated communities of rural India. The best option is unwilling to change.