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.
- a white elephant,
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a while elephant : a costly but useless possession
● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is a costly but useless possession.Correct Option: C
a while elephant : a costly but useless possession
● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is a costly but useless possession.
- The officer is fed up with the complaints made against the clerk.
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fed up : bored or unhappy, especially with a situation that has continued for too long
● I’m fed up with her; she always keeps me waiting. The best option is annoyedCorrect Option: A
fed up : bored or unhappy, especially with a situation that has continued for too long
● I’m fed up with her; she always keeps me waiting. The best option is annoyed
- He is not in the good books of his boss.
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in the good books : in favour with
● I clean the bathroom yesterday. So, I’m in mum’s good books. The best option is in favour with.Correct Option: B
in the good books : in favour with
● I clean the bathroom yesterday. So, I’m in mum’s good books. The best option is in favour with.
- He amassed his wealth through sharp practices.
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sharp practice : clever but possibly dishonest
● The firm is known for its sharp practices, so I would rather not deal with it. The best option is dishonest means.Correct Option: A
sharp practice : clever but possibly dishonest
● The firm is known for its sharp practices, so I would rather not deal with it. The best option is dishonest means.
- in high spirits
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in high spirits : cheerful and full of hope and enthusiasm
● When she came to know that she would receive an award that evening, she was in high spirits. The best option is full of hope and enthusiasm.Correct Option: A
in high spirits : cheerful and full of hope and enthusiasm
● When she came to know that she would receive an award that evening, she was in high spirits. The best option is full of hope and enthusiasm.