Idioms and Phrases

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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. from the bottom of my heart








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    from the bottom of my heart : in a way that is sincere
    ● I thanked the boy from the bottom of my heart for helping me carry the vegetables home. The best option is sincerely.

    Correct Option: A

    from the bottom of my heart : in a way that is sincere
    ● I thanked the boy from the bottom of my heart for helping me carry the vegetables home. The best option is sincerely.

  1. in a nutshell








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    in a nutshell : say/express in a very clean way, using few words
    ● He described his visit to Kerala in a nutshell. The best option is brief.

    Correct Option: D

    in a nutshell : say/express in a very clean way, using few words
    ● He described his visit to Kerala in a nutshell. The best option is brief.

  1. a shot in the dark








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    a shot in the dark : a guess; something you do without knowing what the result will be
    ● When I applied for this job, it was just a shot in the dark. The best option is an attempt to guess something.

    Correct Option: D

    a shot in the dark : a guess; something you do without knowing what the result will be
    ● When I applied for this job, it was just a shot in the dark. The best option is an attempt to guess something.

  1. at the eleventh hour








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    at the eleventh hour : at a late stage; at the last moment
    ● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at a late stage.

    Correct Option: A

    at the eleventh hour : at a late stage; at the last moment
    ● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at a late stage.

  1. Can you give me a hand with this luggage?








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    give me a hand with : to help with
    ● Let me know when you are shifting and I’ll give you a hand with your luggage. The best option is help me with.

    Correct Option: D

    give me a hand with : to help with
    ● Let me know when you are shifting and I’ll give you a hand with your luggage. The best option is help me with.