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.

  1. 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 consequences

    Correct 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


  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. 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.