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. The two famous writers crossed swords with each other on every issue.








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    crossed swords : to fight or argue with somebody
    ● Reena and Meena always cross swords with each other. The best option is disagreed.

    Correct Option: D

    crossed swords : to fight or argue with somebody
    ● Reena and Meena always cross swords with each other. The best option is disagreed.

  1. The students were advised to pore over the lessons thoroughly.








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    pore over : to examine; to look at or read something very carefully
    ● She pored over the reports, looking for errors. The best option is go through.

    Correct Option: A

    pore over : to examine; to look at or read something very carefully
    ● She pored over the reports, looking for errors. The best option is go through.

  1. Most parents find it difficult to make both ends meet because of inflation.








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    to make both ends meet : to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need
    ● I have to work at two jobs to make both ends meet. The best option is to live within one’s income.

    Correct Option: B

    to make both ends meet : to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need
    ● I have to work at two jobs to make both ends meet. The best option is to live within one’s income.

  1. Do not run down your friends in public.








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    run down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind way
    ● Please stop running me down all the time. The best option is criticise.

    Correct Option: D

    run down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind way
    ● Please stop running me down all the time. The best option is criticise.

  1. He spoke well though it was his maiden speech.








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    maiden speech : first speech
    ● Margret Thatcher’s maiden speech was one of the most successful ones. The best option is first speech.

    Correct Option: C

    maiden speech : first speech
    ● Margret Thatcher’s maiden speech was one of the most successful ones. The best option is first speech.