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. a white elephant









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    a white elephant : costly and useless possession
    ● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is costly and troublesome possession, useless to its owner.

    Correct Option: D

    a white elephant : costly and useless possession
    ● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is costly and troublesome possession, useless to its owner.


  1. to call a spade a spade









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    to call a spade a spade : to say exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion
    ● Vinay is a person who calls a spade a spade and is fearless. The best option is to be frank.

    Correct Option: A

    to call a spade a spade : to say exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion
    ● Vinay is a person who calls a spade a spade and is fearless. The best option is to be frank.


  1. to fight tooth and nail









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    to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a very determined way for what you want
    ● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to make every possible effort.

    Correct Option: D

    to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a very determined way for what you want
    ● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to make every possible effort.


  1. birds of the same feather









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    birds of the same feather : people of the same sort
    ● Chayanika and Aadya are birds of the same feather. They get along very well. The best option is persons of same character.

    Correct Option: D

    birds of the same feather : people of the same sort
    ● Chayanika and Aadya are birds of the same feather. They get along very well. The best option is persons of same character.


  1. at the eleventh hour









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    at the eleventh hour : at the last possible time
    ● She always revises for her exams. at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the last possible moment.

    Correct Option: C

    at the eleventh hour : at the last possible time
    ● She always revises for her exams. at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the last possible moment.