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.
- To carry the day
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To win a victory To carry the day = to win a contest or competition; succeed; gain victory. Look at the sentence : It was the prosecutor’s closing arguments that carried the day with the jury.
Correct Option: C
To win a victory To carry the day = to win a contest or competition; succeed; gain victory. Look at the sentence : It was the prosecutor’s closing arguments that carried the day with the jury.
- turn turtle
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over-turn Turn turtle = turn upsidedown. Look at the sentence : But en route at Chavara the ambulance met with an accident and turned turtle.
Correct Option: C
over-turn Turn turtle = turn upsidedown. Look at the sentence : But en route at Chavara the ambulance met with an accident and turned turtle.
- grease the palm
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bribe Grease the palm = to bribe someone. Look at the sentence : If you want to get something done around here, you have to grease someone’s palm.
Correct Option: D
bribe Grease the palm = to bribe someone. Look at the sentence : If you want to get something done around here, you have to grease someone’s palm.
- pull a fast one
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play a trick Pull a fast one = to successfully deceive someone. Look at the sentence : You paid too much-I think he pulled a fast one on you.
Correct Option: B
play a trick Pull a fast one = to successfully deceive someone. Look at the sentence : You paid too much-I think he pulled a fast one on you.
- Feather one’s own nest
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make money in an improper way Feather one’s own nest = to make yourself rich especially in a way that is unfair or dishonest. Look at the sentence : You always try to feather your own nest first.
Correct Option: D
make money in an improper way Feather one’s own nest = to make yourself rich especially in a way that is unfair or dishonest. Look at the sentence : You always try to feather your own nest first.