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. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.