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.
- to call it a day
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To call it a day = to decide or agree to stop doing something.
● After forty years in politics, I think it is time for me to call it a day. The best option decide to finish working.Correct Option: C
To call it a day = to decide or agree to stop doing something.
● After forty years in politics, I think it is time for me to call it a day. The best option decide to finish working.
- I was in two minds whether to buy a new television or a new computer.
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Be in two minds about something : to be unable to decide what you think about somebody/something.
● I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning. The best option is to be undecided.Correct Option: B
Be in two minds about something : to be unable to decide what you think about somebody/something.
● I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning. The best option is to be undecided.
- My brother puts by a little money every month.
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put something by : to save money for a particular purpose. Look at the sentence :
● I am putting by part of my wages every week to buy a bike. The best option savesCorrect Option: A
put something by : to save money for a particular purpose. Look at the sentence :
● I am putting by part of my wages every week to buy a bike. The best option saves
- Ramah was on cloud nine when she heard that she had won the lottery.
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on cloud nine : extremely happy.
● When I got my promotion, I was on cloud nine. The best option is very happyCorrect Option: B
on cloud nine : extremely happy.
● When I got my promotion, I was on cloud nine. The best option is very happy
- the jury is out
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the jury is (still) out on something : used when you are saying that something is still not certain.
● we asked people to comment on the latest male fashions, but it seems the jury’s out. The best option is No decision has been reached.Correct Option: A
the jury is (still) out on something : used when you are saying that something is still not certain.
● we asked people to comment on the latest male fashions, but it seems the jury’s out. The best option is No decision has been reached.
