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.
- let the chips fall where they may
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let the chips fall where they may : to do something without worrying about the effects of your actions Look at the sentence :
● She promised to ask a series of questions in her interview and let the chips fall where they may. Here, let something happen without bothering about the consequences is the right option.Correct Option: D
let the chips fall where they may : to do something without worrying about the effects of your actions Look at the sentence :
● She promised to ask a series of questions in her interview and let the chips fall where they may. Here, let something happen without bothering about the consequences is the right option.
- pull a rabbit out of a hat
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pull a rabbit out of a hat : to suddenly produce something as a solution to a problem. Look at the sentence :
● Unless we can pull a rabbit out of the hat, our new venture will not really take off. Here, to do something unexpected is the right option.Correct Option: B
pull a rabbit out of a hat : to suddenly produce something as a solution to a problem. Look at the sentence :
● Unless we can pull a rabbit out of the hat, our new venture will not really take off. Here, to do something unexpected is the right option.
- whole bag of tricks
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Here insight is the right option. whole bag of tricks : a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use. Look at the sentence :
● Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests. Here, make use of all the possibilities or techniques to achieve something is the right option.Correct Option: B
Here insight is the right option. whole bag of tricks : a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use. Look at the sentence :
● Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests. Here, make use of all the possibilities or techniques to achieve something is the right option.
- turn a blind eye
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turn a blind eye : to pretend not to notice something bad that is happening. Look at the sentence :
● The authorities were either unaware of the problem or they turned a blind eye to it. Here, to ignore a situation, facts or reality is the right option.Correct Option: D
turn a blind eye : to pretend not to notice something bad that is happening. Look at the sentence :
● The authorities were either unaware of the problem or they turned a blind eye to it. Here, to ignore a situation, facts or reality is the right option.
- Red-tape
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red tape : official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly. Here, official procedures causing delay is the right option. Look at the setence :
● You have to go through endless red tape to get a residence permit.Correct Option: A
red tape : official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly. Here, official procedures causing delay is the right option. Look at the setence :
● You have to go through endless red tape to get a residence permit.