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.
- an axe to grind
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an axe to grind : to have private reason for being involved in something. Here, have a selfish interest is the right option Look at the sentence :
● She hadno axe to grindand was only acting out of concern for their safety.Correct Option: D
an axe to grind : to have private reason for being involved in something. Here, have a selfish interest is the right option Look at the sentence :
● She hadno axe to grindand was only acting out of concern for their safety.
- put two and two together
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put two and two together : to guess the truth from what you see. Here, reason logically is the right option. Look at the sentence :
● He’s inclined to put two and two together.Correct Option: C
put two and two together : to guess the truth from what you see. Here, reason logically is the right option. Look at the sentence :
● He’s inclined to put two and two together.
- to break the ice
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to break the ice : to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed. Here, made people relaxed and comfortable is the right option.
Correct Option: D
to break the ice : to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed. Here, made people relaxed and comfortable is the right option.
- to be in a fix
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to be in a fix : in a difficult situation ; mess. Look at the sentence :
● We have got ourselves in a fix about this. Here, in a difficult situation is the right option.Correct Option: D
to be in a fix : in a difficult situation ; mess. Look at the sentence :
● We have got ourselves in a fix about this. Here, in a difficult situation is the right option.
- to keep in abeyance
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to keep in abeyance : not being used or being stopped for a period of time. Here, in a state of suspension is the right option. Look at the sentence :
● The law has been kept in abeyance.Correct Option: C
to keep in abeyance : not being used or being stopped for a period of time. Here, in a state of suspension is the right option. Look at the sentence :
● The law has been kept in abeyance.