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.

  1. Leave no stone unturned









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    Try every possible way Leave no stone unturned = to do everything you can to achieve a good result. Look at the sentence : He left no stone unturned in his search for his natural mother.

    Correct Option: A

    Try every possible way Leave no stone unturned = to do everything you can to achieve a good result. Look at the sentence : He left no stone unturned in his search for his natural mother.


  1. Donkey’s years









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    A long time Donkey’s years = a very long time Look at the sentence : We have been close friends for donkey’s years.

    Correct Option: B

    A long time Donkey’s years = a very long time Look at the sentence : We have been close friends for donkey’s years.



  1. Feather in one’s cap









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    A new and additional distinction Feather in one’s cap = an achievement to be proud of. Look at the sentence : It is a feather in your cap when you are asked to be captain.

    Correct Option: B

    A new and additional distinction Feather in one’s cap = an achievement to be proud of. Look at the sentence : It is a feather in your cap when you are asked to be captain.


  1. Smell a rat









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    Suspect something wrong Smell a rat = begin to suspect trickery or deception. Look at the sentence : When she died, investigators were called in who soon smelt a rat.

    Correct Option: A

    Suspect something wrong Smell a rat = begin to suspect trickery or deception. Look at the sentence : When she died, investigators were called in who soon smelt a rat.



  1. Leaps and bounds









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    Rapidly By leaps and bounds = to become larger quickly; by large movements forward. Look at the sentence : The profits of my company are increasing by leaps and bounds.

    Correct Option: B

    Rapidly By leaps and bounds = to become larger quickly; by large movements forward. Look at the sentence : The profits of my company are increasing by leaps and bounds.