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 take someone for a ride
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to take someone for a ride : to cheat or trick somebody
● Nowadays, the salesmen take us for a ride. The best option is to deceive someone.Correct Option: B
to take someone for a ride : to cheat or trick somebody
● Nowadays, the salesmen take us for a ride. The best option is to deceive someone.
- in cold blood
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in cold blood : acting in a way that is deliberately cruel; with no pity
● The killer walked up and shot the woman in cold blood. The best option is angrily.Correct Option: A
in cold blood : acting in a way that is deliberately cruel; with no pity
● The killer walked up and shot the woman in cold blood. The best option is angrily.
- a damp squib
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a damp squib : an event that is disappointing because it is not so exciting or impressive as expected
● The party turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. The best option is a disappointing resultCorrect Option: B
a damp squib : an event that is disappointing because it is not so exciting or impressive as expected
● The party turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. The best option is a disappointing result
- to call it a day
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to call it a day : to decide or agree to stop doing something; to retire
● I’m tired. Let’s call it a day. None of the aboveCorrect Option: D
to call it a day : to decide or agree to stop doing something; to retire
● I’m tired. Let’s call it a day. None of the above
- to put up with
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to put up with : to tolerate
● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is to tolerate.Correct Option: D
to put up with : to tolerate
● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is to tolerate.