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.
- When the Principal was entering the class, all my friends quietly disappeared, leaving me alone to face the music.
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to face the music : to bear the consequences/criticism
●He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the criticism.Correct Option: C
to face the music : to bear the consequences/criticism
●He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the criticism.
- The reputed company is in the red due to the recession.
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in the red : to owe money to your bank because you have spent more than you have in your account
● State government has been operating in the red for five straight years. The best option is in danger.Correct Option: C
in the red : to owe money to your bank because you have spent more than you have in your account
● State government has been operating in the red for five straight years. The best option is in danger.
- They were offered six months’ rent in lieu of notice to vacate the building.
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in lieu of : instead of
● We gave money to charity in lieu of sending flowers to the funeral. The best option is in place of.Correct Option: B
in lieu of : instead of
● We gave money to charity in lieu of sending flowers to the funeral. The best option is in place of.
- Having no arguments to defend his point, the speaker began to beat about the bush.
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to beat about the bush : to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
● Let us stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter. The best option is speak in a round-about manner.Correct Option: C
to beat about the bush : to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
● Let us stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter. The best option is speak in a round-about manner.
- John's offer of help was turned down by the police.
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turned down : to reject/ refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc.
●I turned down the invitation for dinner today as I am feeling unwell. The best option is refused.Correct Option: C
turned down : to reject/ refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc.
●I turned down the invitation for dinner today as I am feeling unwell. The best option is refused.
