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.
- at one’s wit’s end
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at one’s wit’s end : to get puzzled
● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wit’s end. The best option is to be puzzled.Correct Option: B
at one’s wit’s end : to get puzzled
● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wit’s end. The best option is to be puzzled.
- to fight tooth and nail
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to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a determined way for what you want
● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to oppose resolutely.Correct Option: B
to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a determined way for what you want
● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to oppose resolutely.
- the green-eyed monster strikes a woman the moment she sees her husband talking to another pretty woman.
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the green-eyed monster : used as a way of talking about jealousy
● Do you think his criticisms for Ramesh are valid or is it just a case of a green-eyed monster ? The best option is JealousyCorrect Option: D
the green-eyed monster : used as a way of talking about jealousy
● Do you think his criticisms for Ramesh are valid or is it just a case of a green-eyed monster ? The best option is Jealousy
- His arguments cut no ice with me.
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cut no ice with me : to have no influence or effect
● I don’t care who you are, It cuts no ice with me. The best option is had no influence on me.Correct Option: A
cut no ice with me : to have no influence or effect
● I don’t care who you are, It cuts no ice with me. The best option is had no influence on me.
- The question of higher membership fees was brought up at the last meeting.
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brought up : raise; to care for a child, teaching him or her how to behave; to mention a subject or start to talk about it
● We were having a pleasant chat until someone brought up politics. The best option is introduced for discussion.Correct Option: B
brought up : raise; to care for a child, teaching him or her how to behave; to mention a subject or start to talk about it
● We were having a pleasant chat until someone brought up politics. The best option is introduced for discussion.
