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 as your answer.
- Nowadays, one gets good literary books once in a blue moon.
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once in a blue moon : very rarely
● You are seen only once in a blue moon. The best option is rarely.Correct Option: D
once in a blue moon : very rarely
● You are seen only once in a blue moon. The best option is rarely.
- If you develop friendship with an individual you must stand by him through thick and thin.
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through thick and thin : even when there are problems/ difficulties
● We’ve been together through thick and thin and we won’t hurt each other in future too. The best option is under all circumstancesCorrect Option: B
through thick and thin : even when there are problems/ difficulties
● We’ve been together through thick and thin and we won’t hurt each other in future too. The best option is under all circumstances
- He will certainly come to grief if he does not leave his present friends.
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come to grief: suffer
● In the end, he came to grief because he did not follow instructions. The best option is suffer.Correct Option: C
come to grief: suffer
● In the end, he came to grief because he did not follow instructions. The best option is suffer.
- Sarala is always ready to eat anyone’s salt.
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eat anyone’s salt: to be anyone’s guest
● When you are eating someone’s salt, you can help him around the house. The best option is to be one’s guest.Correct Option: A
eat anyone’s salt: to be anyone’s guest
● When you are eating someone’s salt, you can help him around the house. The best option is to be one’s guest.
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.
- to have second thoughts
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to have second thoughts: to change your opinion after thinking about something again
● Some of the biggest companies are having second thoughts about jumping into the Internet access business (online business) The best option is to reconsider.Correct Option: D
to have second thoughts: to change your opinion after thinking about something again
● Some of the biggest companies are having second thoughts about jumping into the Internet access business (online business) The best option is to reconsider.