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 criminal was pardoned at the eleventh hour just as/he was about to be hanged.








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    at the eleventh hour : at the last possible moment; just in time
    ● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the very last moment.

    Correct Option: C

    at the eleventh hour : at the last possible moment; just in time
    ● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the very last moment.

  1. The administration found it difficult to cope with the striking employees.








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    cope with : to deal successfully with something difficult; manage
    ● I don’t think I can cope with any more trouble. The best option is handle

    Correct Option: C

    cope with : to deal successfully with something difficult; manage
    ● I don’t think I can cope with any more trouble. The best option is handle

  1. The teacher’s extra hours of coaching went a long way in improving the student’s performance.








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    went a long way : to last a long time; covers a large area
    ● Your plan went a long way in helping us with our problem. The best option is helped considerably.

    Correct Option: D

    went a long way : to last a long time; covers a large area
    ● Your plan went a long way in helping us with our problem. The best option is helped considerably.

  1. He is always praised for his gift of the gab








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    gift of the gab : the ability to speak easily
    ● My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything. The best option is talent for speaking.

    Correct Option: C

    gift of the gab : the ability to speak easily
    ● My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything. The best option is talent for speaking.

  1. wear and tear








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    wear and tear : the damage to objects, furniture, property, etc. that is the result of normal use
    ● This sofa shows a lot of wear and tear, we should replace it. The best option is damage.

    Correct Option: B

    wear and tear : the damage to objects, furniture, property, etc. that is the result of normal use
    ● This sofa shows a lot of wear and tear, we should replace it. The best option is damage.