Idioms and Phrases

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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. I was so disappointed when my close friend left me in the lurch.








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    left me in the lurch : to fail to help somebody when he is relying on you to do so
    ● I hope they can find someone to replace me at work. I don’t want to leave them in the lurch. The best option is abandoned me when I needed help.

    Correct Option: C

    left me in the lurch : to fail to help somebody when he is relying on you to do so
    ● I hope they can find someone to replace me at work. I don’t want to leave them in the lurch. The best option is abandoned me when I needed help.

  1. The police caught the thief red-handed.








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    catch red-handed : at the time of doing something wrong or committing a crime
    ● Many car thieves are caught redhanded. The best option is at the time of committing the crime.

    Correct Option: C

    catch red-handed : at the time of doing something wrong or committing a crime
    ● Many car thieves are caught redhanded. The best option is at the time of committing the crime.

  1. The parents are in high spirits as their son has got a decent job.








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    in high spirits : cheerful; full of hope and enthusiasm
    ●When she came to know that she would receive a award that evening, she was in high spirits. The best option is cheerful.

    Correct Option: C

    in high spirits : cheerful; full of hope and enthusiasm
    ●When she came to know that she would receive a award that evening, she was in high spirits. The best option is cheerful.

  1. His position in the company was on the brink of disaster.








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    on the brink of : at the point of
    ● The economy, today, is on the brink of collapse. The best option is at the point of.

    Correct Option: B

    on the brink of : at the point of
    ● The economy, today, is on the brink of collapse. The best option is at the point of.

  1. You have been caught cheating; now you must face the music.








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    face the music : to bear the consequences for something you have done
    ●He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is face the unpleasant consequences. .

    Correct Option: A

    face the music : to bear the consequences for something you have done
    ●He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is face the unpleasant consequences. .