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 face the music
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to face the music : to be punished; to bear the consequences
● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequencesCorrect Option: B
to face the music : to be punished; to bear the consequences
● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequences
- yeoman’s service
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yeoman’s service : very useful work
● We should all put in yeoman’s service to achieve success. The best option is excellent work.Correct Option: B
yeoman’s service : very useful work
● We should all put in yeoman’s service to achieve success. The best option is excellent work.
- to take to heart
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to take to heart : to be very upset by something that somebody says or does
● She took the rejection of college to heart. The best option is to grieve over.Correct Option: B
to take to heart : to be very upset by something that somebody says or does
● She took the rejection of college to heart. The best option is to grieve over.
- My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me.
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turned a deaf ear : ignored; paid no attention
● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is paid no heed.Correct Option: A
turned a deaf ear : ignored; paid no attention
● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is paid no heed.
- The possession of Jerusalem is a bone of contention between Israel and Palestine.
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a bone of contention : a subject which causes disagreement and arguments beween people
● The question of a fence between the houses has become a bone of contention. The best option is a subject of dispute.Correct Option: C
a bone of contention : a subject which causes disagreement and arguments beween people
● The question of a fence between the houses has become a bone of contention. The best option is a subject of dispute.