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. Butt in









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    Interrupt Butt in = interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity; break in; interject in Look at the sentence : He kept on butting in with silly comments.

    Correct Option: D

    Interrupt Butt in = interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity; break in; interject in Look at the sentence : He kept on butting in with silly comments.


  1. Throw cold water









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    Discourage Throw cold water = to be unenthusiastic or discourage Look at the sentence : Our boss never likes to throw cold water on our suggestions.

    Correct Option: B

    Discourage Throw cold water = to be unenthusiastic or discourage Look at the sentence : Our boss never likes to throw cold water on our suggestions.



  1. A dark horse









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    An unknown entry A dark horse = a little known person or thing that emerges to prominence. Look at the sentence : You can never say, some dark horse may come along and win a House of Lords seat.

    Correct Option: C

    An unknown entry A dark horse = a little known person or thing that emerges to prominence. Look at the sentence : You can never say, some dark horse may come along and win a House of Lords seat.


  1. Hard of hearing









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    To be deaf Hard of hearing refers to someone who doesn’t hear well; somewhat deaf. Look at the sentences : You will have to speak distinctly. Dad is a little hard of hearing.

    Correct Option: C

    To be deaf Hard of hearing refers to someone who doesn’t hear well; somewhat deaf. Look at the sentences : You will have to speak distinctly. Dad is a little hard of hearing.



  1. A wild–goose chase









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    A pointless search A wild–goose chase = a foolish and hopeless search for something. Look at the sentence : Physicists searching for the hypothetical particle may be on a wild goose chase.

    Correct Option: B

    A pointless search A wild–goose chase = a foolish and hopeless search for something. Look at the sentence : Physicists searching for the hypothetical particle may be on a wild goose chase.