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.
- at a loss
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at a loss : not knowing what to say/do l I was so surprised that
● was at a loss for words. The best option is unableCorrect Option: B
at a loss : not knowing what to say/do l I was so surprised that
● was at a loss for words. The best option is unable
- a lame excuse
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a lame excuse : weak and difficult to believe; unconvencing
● He always gives lame excuses. The best option is unsatisfactory explanation.Correct Option: A
a lame excuse : weak and difficult to believe; unconvencing
● He always gives lame excuses. The best option is unsatisfactory explanation.
- hand in glove
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hand in glove : working closely with somebody, especialy in a secret and/or illegal way
● The teacher and the Principal work hand in glove. The best option is very intimate.Correct Option: C
hand in glove : working closely with somebody, especialy in a secret and/or illegal way
● The teacher and the Principal work hand in glove. The best option is very intimate.
- a hard nut to crack
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a hard nut to crack : a difficult problem/situation to deal with
● This assignment is a hard nut to crack. The best option is a difficult problem.Correct Option: B
a hard nut to crack : a difficult problem/situation to deal with
● This assignment is a hard nut to crack. The best option is a difficult problem.
- for better or worse
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for better or worse : used for saying that something cannot be changed, whether the result is good/bad
● He trusts everyone, for better or worse. The best option is always.Correct Option: B
for better or worse : used for saying that something cannot be changed, whether the result is good/bad
● He trusts everyone, for better or worse. The best option is always.