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.
- fit like a glove
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fit like a glove : to be the perfect size or shape for somebody Look at the sentence :
● The dress fits me like a glove. Here, to fit snugly is the right optionCorrect Option: A
fit like a glove : to be the perfect size or shape for somebody Look at the sentence :
● The dress fits me like a glove. Here, to fit snugly is the right option
- to angle
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To angle (go angling) : to catch fish with a line and a hook. Here, to fish is the right option.
Correct Option: C
To angle (go angling) : to catch fish with a line and a hook. Here, to fish is the right option.
- gate crasher
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gate crasher : one who goes to a party or social event without being invited. Look at the sentence :
● I don’t mind gate crashers coming to my parties, so long as they behave themselves. Here, uninvited guest is the right option.Correct Option: C
gate crasher : one who goes to a party or social event without being invited. Look at the sentence :
● I don’t mind gate crashers coming to my parties, so long as they behave themselves. Here, uninvited guest is the right option.
- caught red-handed
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catch somebody red-handed: to catch somebody in the act of doing something wrong or committing a crime. Look at the sentence :
● Tom was stealing the car and he was caught red-handed. Here, discovered in the act of doing is the right option.Correct Option: D
catch somebody red-handed: to catch somebody in the act of doing something wrong or committing a crime. Look at the sentence :
● Tom was stealing the car and he was caught red-handed. Here, discovered in the act of doing is the right option.
- The teacher was taken aback by the student’s remark.
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be taken aback : to be shocked or surprised by somebody/something. Look at the sentence
● She was completely taken aback by his anger. Here, surprised is the right option.Correct Option: A
be taken aback : to be shocked or surprised by somebody/something. Look at the sentence
● She was completely taken aback by his anger. Here, surprised is the right option.