Idioms and Phrases


  1. Get over









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    To get over is to endure or recover from a difficult situation. Usage: 'Anil was easily able to get over the situation of austerity and discipline'.

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    To get over is to endure or recover from a difficult situation. Usage: 'Anil was easily able to get over the situation of austerity and discipline'.


  1. Give up









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    The phrase means to surrender, lose hope or stop trying in a difficult situation. Usage: 'The ship's captain did not give up even when he was injured in trying to save the ship from the storm '

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    The phrase means to surrender, lose hope or stop trying in a difficult situation. Usage: 'The ship's captain did not give up even when he was injured in trying to save the ship from the storm '



  1. Hold up









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    To be able to stand up to closer examination or to cause delay. Usage: 'Gandhi's ideas hold up even in today's world'.

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    To be able to stand up to closer examination or to cause delay. Usage: 'Gandhi's ideas hold up even in today's world'.


  1. A piece of cake









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    Something easy to do , just as eating a cake which is soft.

    Correct Option: C

    Something easy to do , just as eating a cake which is soft.



  1. Hand in glove









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    work in close association with someone,usually for something illegal or understand

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    work in close association with someone,usually for something illegal or understand