Idioms and Phrases

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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. She turns up her nose at this kind of dress.








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    turns up her nose at : to reject/dismiss scornfully
    ● He turned his nose up at my offer of soup. The best option is despises

    Correct Option: A

    turns up her nose at : to reject/dismiss scornfully
    ● He turned his nose up at my offer of soup. The best option is despises

  1. The success of his first novel completely turned his head.








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    turned his head : to make a person feel too proud in a way that other people find annoying
    ● Sudden prosperity has turned his head. The best option is changed him completely.

    Correct Option: C

    turned his head : to make a person feel too proud in a way that other people find annoying
    ● Sudden prosperity has turned his head. The best option is changed him completely.

  1. The prodigal son was left high and dry by his friends, when he lost all his money.








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    high and dry : to leave someone helpless
    ● They walked out of the party, leaving me high and dry. The best option is neglected.

    Correct Option: D

    high and dry : to leave someone helpless
    ● They walked out of the party, leaving me high and dry. The best option is neglected.

  1. We tend to take for granted the conveniences of modern life.








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    take for granted : to pre-suppose as certainly true; to accept readily
    ● We take so many things for granted in our houses. The best option is to accept readily.

    Correct Option: C

    take for granted : to pre-suppose as certainly true; to accept readily
    ● We take so many things for granted in our houses. The best option is to accept readily.

  1. Our Principal is not a man to mince matters.








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    to mince matters : to mix facts unduly
    ● One must not mince matters; one must say what one means. The best option is to confuse issues.

    Correct Option: A

    to mince matters : to mix facts unduly
    ● One must not mince matters; one must say what one means. The best option is to confuse issues.