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. to burn one’s fingers








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    to burn one’s fingers : to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
    ● I’m staying away from risky stocks; I’ve burnt my fingers. The best option is to suffer financial losses.

    Correct Option: B

    to burn one’s fingers : to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
    ● I’m staying away from risky stocks; I’ve burnt my fingers. The best option is to suffer financial losses.

  1. at the eleventh hour








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

    Correct Option: D

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

  1. to feel like a fish out of water








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    to feel like a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable or awkward because he/she is in surroundings that are not familiar
    ● All the other children in the school were from rich families. So, she was feeling like a fish out of water. The best option is uncomfortable.

    Correct Option: B

    to feel like a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable or awkward because he/she is in surroundings that are not familiar
    ● All the other children in the school were from rich families. So, she was feeling like a fish out of water. The best option is uncomfortable.

  1. to foam at one’s mouth








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    to foam at one’s mouth : to be very angry
    ● The court’s decision left the victim foaming at his mouth. The best option is to get very angry.

    Correct Option: B

    to foam at one’s mouth : to be very angry
    ● The court’s decision left the victim foaming at his mouth. The best option is to get very angry.

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 as your answer.

  1. “If he does not perform his duties properly, I will send him packing,” said the manager.








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    send him packing : to tell somebody firmly or rudely to go away
    ● The owner caught his servant taking small things from the store. So, he sent him packing. The best option is terminate his services.

    Correct Option: D

    send him packing : to tell somebody firmly or rudely to go away
    ● The owner caught his servant taking small things from the store. So, he sent him packing. The best option is terminate his services.