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. Weal and woe









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    Good times and bad times Weal and woe = good and bad times; the joys and sorrows; prosperity and misfortune. Look at the sentence : We all get our share of weal and woe in life.

    Correct Option: D

    Good times and bad times Weal and woe = good and bad times; the joys and sorrows; prosperity and misfortune. Look at the sentence : We all get our share of weal and woe in life.


  1. At sea









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    at a loss At sea = confused. Look at the sentence : Reading economic theory leaves me feeling at sea.

    Correct Option: B

    at a loss At sea = confused. Look at the sentence : Reading economic theory leaves me feeling at sea.



  1. Stick to his guns









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    Maintain his own opinion Stick to his guns = to continue to have his own beliefs. Look at the sentence : Despite harsh criticism, he is sticking to his guns on this issue.

    Correct Option: B

    Maintain his own opinion Stick to his guns = to continue to have his own beliefs. Look at the sentence : Despite harsh criticism, he is sticking to his guns on this issue.


  1. Blow one’s trumpet









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    to praise a oneself Blow one’s trumpet = talk boastfully about one’s achievement.
    Look at the sentence : He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined to speak.

    Correct Option: C

    to praise a oneself Blow one’s trumpet = talk boastfully about one’s achievement.
    Look at the sentence : He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined to speak.



  1. Blow one’s own trumpet









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    Praise oneself Blow one’s own trumpet = talk boastfully about one’s achievements; sing one’s own praises. Look at the sentence : He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined to speak.

    Correct Option: C

    Praise oneself Blow one’s own trumpet = talk boastfully about one’s achievements; sing one’s own praises. Look at the sentence : He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined to speak.