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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.