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.
- Negative arguments generally end up in smoke when team members sit together to discuss important strategies.
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end up in smoke : efforts that come to nothing or are useless
● The whole discussion ended up in smoke. The best option is become useless finally.Correct Option: D
end up in smoke : efforts that come to nothing or are useless
● The whole discussion ended up in smoke. The best option is become useless finally.
- The news of the President's death spread like wild fire.
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spread like wildfire : to become known by more and more people very quickly
● This disease will spread like wildfire when it gets going. The best option is spread rapidly.Correct Option: A
spread like wildfire : to become known by more and more people very quickly
● This disease will spread like wildfire when it gets going. The best option is spread rapidly.
- He knows the ins and outs of the case.
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ins and outs : full detail
● Jatin knows the ins and outs of repairing computers. The best option is full details.Correct Option: D
ins and outs : full detail
● Jatin knows the ins and outs of repairing computers. The best option is full details.
- People were dropping like flies in the intense heat.
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dropping like flies : to fall down in large numbers
● The heat was overwhelming and people were dropping like flies. The best option is collapsing in large numbers.Correct Option: A
dropping like flies : to fall down in large numbers
● The heat was overwhelming and people were dropping like flies. The best option is collapsing in large numbers.
- The rat race among the leaders is revolting.
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rat race : fierce and undignified competition for success in one’s career, social status, etc.
● He got tired of rat race. He is settled now and has gone to live in his home town. The best option is fierce competition for power.Correct Option: D
rat race : fierce and undignified competition for success in one’s career, social status, etc.
● He got tired of rat race. He is settled now and has gone to live in his home town. The best option is fierce competition for power.