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.
- Alive and kicking
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in good health Alive and kicking = prevalent and very active; alive, existing; active and in good health. Look at the sentence : You would be surprised how hard it is to keep certain patients alive and kicking.
Correct Option: D
in good health Alive and kicking = prevalent and very active; alive, existing; active and in good health. Look at the sentence : You would be surprised how hard it is to keep certain patients alive and kicking.
- Every dark cloud has a silver lining
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Every unpleasant situation has a positive side Every dark cloud has a silver lining = Difficult times always lead to better days. Difficult times are like dark clouds that pass overhead and block the sun.
Correct Option: B
Every unpleasant situation has a positive side Every dark cloud has a silver lining = Difficult times always lead to better days. Difficult times are like dark clouds that pass overhead and block the sun.
- To lose ground
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Becoming less acceptable To lose ground = to become less popular or to be given less support. Look at the sentence : Do you agree that left wing politics are losing ground among the working classes?
Correct Option: A
Becoming less acceptable To lose ground = to become less popular or to be given less support. Look at the sentence : Do you agree that left wing politics are losing ground among the working classes?
- Pass the buck
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Refuse to accept responsibility Pass the buck = to blame someone or make them responsible for a problem that you should deal with. Look at the sentence : She is always trying to pass the buck and I am sick of it.
Correct Option: B
Refuse to accept responsibility Pass the buck = to blame someone or make them responsible for a problem that you should deal with. Look at the sentence : She is always trying to pass the buck and I am sick of it.
- A man of straw
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A weak man, without substance A man of straw = someone who has a weak character; a man of no substance.
Look at the sentence : He was accused by his opponents of being a man of straw and lacking in decisiveness.Correct Option: A
A weak man, without substance A man of straw = someone who has a weak character; a man of no substance.
Look at the sentence : He was accused by his opponents of being a man of straw and lacking in decisiveness.
