Idioms and Phrases
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.
- to beat a retreat
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to beat a retreat : to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant
● The dog beat a retreat to its own yard. The best option is to run away in fear.Correct Option: D
to beat a retreat : to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant
● The dog beat a retreat to its own yard. The best option is to run away in fear.
- to steer clear of
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to steer clear of : to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems
● Dad warned us to steer clear of Dr. Gupta and his poor advice. The best option is avoid.Correct Option: B
to steer clear of : to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems
● Dad warned us to steer clear of Dr. Gupta and his poor advice. The best option is avoid.
- to get one’s own back
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to get one’s own back : to obtain something again after having lost it; have one’s revenge
● She finally saw a chance to get her own back. The best option is to get one’s revenge.Correct Option: A
to get one’s own back : to obtain something again after having lost it; have one’s revenge
● She finally saw a chance to get her own back. The best option is to get one’s revenge.
Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
- To have a green thumb means
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green thumb : a person good at making plants grow ● Her beautiful garden shows that she has a green thumb. The best option is to have a natural interest in gardening.
Correct Option: C
green thumb : a person good at making plants grow ● Her beautiful garden shows that she has a green thumb. The best option is to have a natural interest in gardening.
- The heavy downpour played havoc in the coastal area.
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played havoc : caused damage, destruction or confusion
● The severe earthquake played havoc all around the area. The best option is caused destruction.Correct Option: A
played havoc : caused damage, destruction or confusion
● The severe earthquake played havoc all around the area. The best option is caused destruction.
