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.

  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.