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.
- to show a clean pair of heels
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to show a clean pair of heels : to escape by superior speed; to outrun.
● Sam showed them all a clean pair of heels as he raced for the finishing line. The best option is to escape.Correct Option: B
to show a clean pair of heels : to escape by superior speed; to outrun.
● Sam showed them all a clean pair of heels as he raced for the finishing line. The best option is to escape.
- to flog a dead horse
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to flog a dead horse : to waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible
● He was warned again and again, but now I think there is no use flogging a dead horse. The best option is to attempt to do the impossible.Correct Option: B
to flog a dead horse : to waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible
● He was warned again and again, but now I think there is no use flogging a dead horse. The best option is to attempt to do the impossible.
- to strain every nerve
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to strain every nerve : to try as hard as you can to do something
● I was straining every nerve to catch what they were saying. The best option is to make utmost efforts.Correct Option: A
to strain every nerve : to try as hard as you can to do something
● I was straining every nerve to catch what they were saying. The best option is to make utmost efforts.
- to bite the dust
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to bite the dust : to fail; to be defeated or destroyed; to die
● The soldier was too young to bite the dust. (to die) None of the aboveCorrect Option: D
to bite the dust : to fail; to be defeated or destroyed; to die
● The soldier was too young to bite the dust. (to die) None of the above
- to take to one's heels
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to take to one’s heels : to run away from somebody/something
● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is to run away.Correct Option: B
to take to one’s heels : to run away from somebody/something
● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is to run away.