Idioms and Phrases
Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
- To have a green thumb means
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green thumb : a person good at making plants grow ● Her beautiful garden shows that she has a green thumb. The best option is to have a natural interest in gardening.
Correct Option: C
green thumb : a person good at making plants grow ● Her beautiful garden shows that she has a green thumb. The best option is to have a natural interest in gardening.
- The heavy downpour played havoc in the coastal area.
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played havoc : caused damage, destruction or confusion
● The severe earthquake played havoc all around the area. The best option is caused destruction.Correct Option: A
played havoc : caused damage, destruction or confusion
● The severe earthquake played havoc all around the area. The best option is caused destruction.
- The luxury car that they bought turned out to be a white elephant.
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a white elephant : a thing that is useless and no longer needed, although it may have cost a lot of money
● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is costly or troublesome possession.Correct Option: C
a white elephant : a thing that is useless and no longer needed, although it may have cost a lot of money
● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is costly or troublesome possession.
- His statement is out and out a lie.
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out and out : in every way; complete
● What she said was an out and out a lie. The best option is totally.Correct Option: A
out and out : in every way; complete
● What she said was an out and out a lie. The best option is totally.
- He has to abide by the hard and fast rule of the company.
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hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.Correct Option: B
hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.