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 thief was on good terms with the police
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on good terms : to have a good, friendly, etc. relationship with somebody
● Binay is on good terms with the people he works with. The best option is was friendly.Correct Option: B
on good terms : to have a good, friendly, etc. relationship with somebody
● Binay is on good terms with the people he works with. The best option is was friendly.
- The little girl with her flawless performance stole the show.
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stole the show : to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation
● The speeches were interesting but Richa’s singing stole the show. The best option is won everybody’s praise.Correct Option: C
stole the show : to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation
● The speeches were interesting but Richa’s singing stole the show. The best option is won everybody’s praise.
- She could never measure up to her parent expectation.
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measure up : to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed; match up
● This meal doesn’t measure up to my expectations. The best option is reach the level.Correct Option: A
measure up : to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed; match up
● This meal doesn’t measure up to my expectations. The best option is reach the level.
- The Manager doctored the accounts of the company
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doctored the accounts : to change the accounts in order to trick somebody; falsify
● The officer doctored the accounts of the office, which got him some illegal funds. The best option is to manipulate the accounts.Correct Option: D
doctored the accounts : to change the accounts in order to trick somebody; falsify
● The officer doctored the accounts of the office, which got him some illegal funds. The best option is to manipulate the accounts.
- The poor subordinates are made scapegoats by their superiors.
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scapegoats : a person blamed for something bad that somebody else has done or for some failure; fall guy
● Her supporters see her as a scapegoat for a policy that failed. The best option is punished for others misdeeds.Correct Option: A
scapegoats : a person blamed for something bad that somebody else has done or for some failure; fall guy
● Her supporters see her as a scapegoat for a policy that failed. The best option is punished for others misdeeds.