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.
- The carrot and stick policy pays dividends in every organisation.
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carrot and stick : reward and punishment
● I had to take the carrot-and-stick approach to discipline my kids. The best option is reward and punishment.Correct Option: D
carrot and stick : reward and punishment
● I had to take the carrot-and-stick approach to discipline my kids. The best option is reward and punishment.
- There was a job for me to cut my teeth on.
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to cut my teeth on : to do something that gives you your first experience of a particular type of work
● I cut my teeth on editing and proof-reading. The best option is to gain experience.Correct Option: A
to cut my teeth on : to do something that gives you your first experience of a particular type of work
● I cut my teeth on editing and proof-reading. The best option is to gain experience.
- His arguments cut no ice with me.
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cut no ice with me : to have no influence or effect
● I don’t care who you are, It cuts no ice with me. The best option is had no influence on me.Correct Option: A
cut no ice with me : to have no influence or effect
● I don’t care who you are, It cuts no ice with me. The best option is had no influence on me.
- The police closed the book on the murder case.
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closed the book on : to stop doing something because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution
● She closed the book on her career with a fine performance. The best option is stopped working on.Correct Option: B
closed the book on : to stop doing something because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution
● She closed the book on her career with a fine performance. The best option is stopped working on.
- The storm brought about great destruction in the valley.
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brought about : to make something happen; cause
● His speech brought about a great change in my life. The best option is caused.Correct Option: B
brought about : to make something happen; cause
● His speech brought about a great change in my life. The best option is caused.