Idioms and Phrases


Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.

  1. to bring to light









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    to bring to light : reveal or disclose something previously hidden or secret. Here, to reveal is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light.

    Correct Option: B

    to bring to light : reveal or disclose something previously hidden or secret. Here, to reveal is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light.


  1. to take to heart









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    to take to heart : to feel keenly, be greatly grieved at; be much affected by something. Here, to be greatly affected is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● He really took it to heart when I asked him to reconsider.

    Correct Option: A

    to take to heart : to feel keenly, be greatly grieved at; be much affected by something. Here, to be greatly affected is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● He really took it to heart when I asked him to reconsider.



  1. to add fuel to the fire









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    to add fuel to the fire : to make something especially an argument worse. Here, make things worse is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● His remarks simply added fuel to the fire of her rage.

    Correct Option: C

    to add fuel to the fire : to make something especially an argument worse. Here, make things worse is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● His remarks simply added fuel to the fire of her rage.


  1. gall and wormwood









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    gall and wormwood : hateful; bitter. Here, hateful is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    gall and wormwood : hateful; bitter. Here, hateful is the right option.



  1. every inch a gentleman









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    every inch a gentleman : completely; entirely. Here, entirely is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    every inch a gentleman : completely; entirely. Here, entirely is the right option.