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 get wind
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to get wind : to hear about something secret or private
● The police got the wind of the illegal drug deal. The best option is come to know.Correct Option: B
to get wind : to hear about something secret or private
● The police got the wind of the illegal drug deal. The best option is come to know.
- part and parcel
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part and parcel : an essential part of something
● Touring is a part and parcel of my job. The best option is essential element.Correct Option: C
part and parcel : an essential part of something
● Touring is a part and parcel of my job. The best option is essential element.
- to give vent to
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to give vent to : to express a feeling, especially anger, strogly
● Suman gave vent to her feeling by shouting at Sheela. The best option is express.Correct Option: D
to give vent to : to express a feeling, especially anger, strogly
● Suman gave vent to her feeling by shouting at Sheela. The best option is express.
- stand by
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stand by : to help somebody or be friends with him, even in difficult situations
● I’ll stand by you at any cost. The best option is support.Correct Option: A
stand by : to help somebody or be friends with him, even in difficult situations
● I’ll stand by you at any cost. The best option is support.
- in black and white
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in black and white : in writing or in print
● I want you to put your offer in black and white. The best option is in writing.Correct Option: B
in black and white : in writing or in print
● I want you to put your offer in black and white. The best option is in writing.