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.
- to have something up one’s sleeve
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to have something up one’s sleeve : to have a secret plan
● I have something up my sleeve that will solve all your problems. The best option is to have a secret plan.Correct Option: C
to have something up one’s sleeve : to have a secret plan
● I have something up my sleeve that will solve all your problems. The best option is to have a secret plan.
- a red letter day
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a red-letter day : an important day
● 15th August is a red-letter day in the history of India. The best option is an important or joyful occasion in one’s life.Correct Option: C
a red-letter day : an important day
● 15th August is a red-letter day in the history of India. The best option is an important or joyful occasion in one’s life.
- to explore every avenue
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to explore every avenue : to investigate every possible means to find a solution to a given problem or to achieve a desired outcome
● We’ve explored all avenues but I just can’t see how we can continue living in this house. The best option is to try every opportunity.Correct Option: D
to explore every avenue : to investigate every possible means to find a solution to a given problem or to achieve a desired outcome
● We’ve explored all avenues but I just can’t see how we can continue living in this house. The best option is to try every opportunity.
- at one’s beck and call
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at one’s beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is to be dominated by someone.Correct Option: D
at one’s beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is to be dominated by someone.
- pot-luck dinner
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pot-luck dinner : a meal to which each guest brings somefood, which is then shared out among the guests
● All the friends want to get together. So, they decided to arrange a pot-luck dinner. The best option is dinner where everybody brings something to eat.Correct Option: A
pot-luck dinner : a meal to which each guest brings somefood, which is then shared out among the guests
● All the friends want to get together. So, they decided to arrange a pot-luck dinner. The best option is dinner where everybody brings something to eat.
