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.

  1. 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.


  1. 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 circumstances

    Correct 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



  1. 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.


  1. 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.

  1. 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.