Idioms and Phrases

Idioms and Phrases

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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. Button her lip








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    to stop talking Button one’s lip = to be quiet; to stop talking; to say nothing. Look at the sentence : She did not want to get into a fight, so she decided to button her lip.

    Correct Option: B

    to stop talking Button one’s lip = to be quiet; to stop talking; to say nothing. Look at the sentence : She did not want to get into a fight, so she decided to button her lip.

  1. Evening of life








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    Evening of life = old age Look at the sentence : The residents of this rest home are all in the evening of life.

    Correct Option: A

    Evening of life = old age Look at the sentence : The residents of this rest home are all in the evening of life.

  1. Strain every nerve








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    Work very hard Strain every nerve = make every possible effort. Look at the sentence : He strained every nerve to get a job for his wife.

    Correct Option: B

    Work very hard Strain every nerve = make every possible effort. Look at the sentence : He strained every nerve to get a job for his wife.

  1. In a nutshell








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    Briefly and concisely In a nutshell = in a few words; concisely. Look at the sentence : Just give me the facts in a nutshell.

    Correct Option: D

    Briefly and concisely In a nutshell = in a few words; concisely. Look at the sentence : Just give me the facts in a nutshell.

  1. As daft as a brush








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    Extremely silly As daft as a brush = to be very silly; lacking commonsense. Look at the sentence : He is a nice enough boy but he is as daft as a brush.

    Correct Option: A

    Extremely silly As daft as a brush = to be very silly; lacking commonsense. Look at the sentence : He is a nice enough boy but he is as daft as a brush.