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. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.