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.
- Capital Punishment
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Death sentence Capital Punishment = death penalty is a government sanctioned practice where by a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime.
Correct Option: A
Death sentence Capital Punishment = death penalty is a government sanctioned practice where by a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime.
- A live wire
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Lively and active A live wire = an energetic and unpredictable person; high spirited.
Look at the sentence : When we saw you in the starlight club you were a real live wire.Correct Option: B
Lively and active A live wire = an energetic and unpredictable person; high spirited.
Look at the sentence : When we saw you in the starlight club you were a real live wire.
- Smell a rat
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suspect a trick or deceit Smell a rat = to suspect that something is wrong; suspect a deceit. Look at the sentence : I don’t think this was an accident. I smell a rat.
Correct Option: B
suspect a trick or deceit Smell a rat = to suspect that something is wrong; suspect a deceit. Look at the sentence : I don’t think this was an accident. I smell a rat.
- Wild goose chase
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A foolish, unprofitable adventure Wild goose chase = a foolish and hopeless search for or in pursuit of something unattainable; a worthless hunt. Look at the sentence : John was angry because he was sent out on a wild goose chase.
Correct Option: C
A foolish, unprofitable adventure Wild goose chase = a foolish and hopeless search for or in pursuit of something unattainable; a worthless hunt. Look at the sentence : John was angry because he was sent out on a wild goose chase.
- Invent cock and bull stories
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Absurd and unlikely stories Invent cock and bull stories = an absurd, improbable story presented as the truth; a fanciful and unbelievable tale. Look at the sentence : She told me some cock and bull story about her car breaking down.
Correct Option: C
Absurd and unlikely stories Invent cock and bull stories = an absurd, improbable story presented as the truth; a fanciful and unbelievable tale. Look at the sentence : She told me some cock and bull story about her car breaking down.