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. 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 option

    Correct 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


  1. 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.



  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.