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.
- I joined college late and found it difficult to catch up with other students.
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to catch up with : to reach the same level or standard as somebody who was better or more advanced
● Ramesh finally caught up with his brother in height. The best option is to come to their level.Correct Option: B
to catch up with : to reach the same level or standard as somebody who was better or more advanced
● Ramesh finally caught up with his brother in height. The best option is to come to their level.
- Ravi fought to the bitter end.
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fought to the bitter end : continue fighting till the end and try winning regardless of consequences
● The climbers fought to the bitter end till they reached the summit. The best option is carried on a contest regardless of the consequences.Correct Option: C
fought to the bitter end : continue fighting till the end and try winning regardless of consequences
● The climbers fought to the bitter end till they reached the summit. The best option is carried on a contest regardless of the consequences.
- The Earl of Leicester threw down the glove.
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threw down the glove : gave a challenge
● Rajesh threw down the glove to his opponents. The best option is gave a challenge.Correct Option: D
threw down the glove : gave a challenge
● Rajesh threw down the glove to his opponents. The best option is gave a challenge.
- Why should you read between the lines whenever I say this to you
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read between the lines : find more meanings than the words appear to express
● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is find more meaning than the words appear to express.Correct Option: C
read between the lines : find more meanings than the words appear to express
● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is find more meaning than the words appear to express.
- We wanted to give Rita a surprise party but John let the cat out of the bag.
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let the cat out of the bag : to tell a secret carelessly or by mistake
● Mom let cat out of the bag and told us that Akhil was engaged. The best option is told her about it unintentionally.Correct Option: C
let the cat out of the bag : to tell a secret carelessly or by mistake
● Mom let cat out of the bag and told us that Akhil was engaged. The best option is told her about it unintentionally.
