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. to take to one’s heels








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    to take to one’s heels : to run away from somebody/something
    ● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is to run off.

    Correct Option: A

    to take to one’s heels : to run away from somebody/something
    ● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is to run off.

  1. to turn a deaf ear








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    to turn a deaf ear : to ignore/refuse to listen to somebody/something
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is to be indifferent.

    Correct Option: B

    to turn a deaf ear : to ignore/refuse to listen to somebody/something
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is to be indifferent.

  1. at snail’s pace








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    at a snail’s pace : very slowly
    ● Things are moving at a snail’s pace, but we’ll finish on time. The best option is very slowly.

    Correct Option: A

    at a snail’s pace : very slowly
    ● Things are moving at a snail’s pace, but we’ll finish on time. The best option is very slowly.

  1. to run one down








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    to run one down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind manner (1) disparage : to suggest that somebody/something is not important/valuable; belittle
    ● Shefalli was always run down by her friends. The best option is to disparage someone.

    Correct Option: C

    to run one down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind manner (1) disparage : to suggest that somebody/something is not important/valuable; belittle
    ● Shefalli was always run down by her friends. The best option is to disparage someone.

  1. to blow one’s own trumpet








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    to blow one’s own trumpet : to boast
    ● Anyone will tell you she’s one of the best journalists we have got, although she never blows her own trumpet. The best option is to praise one’s own self.

    Correct Option: B

    to blow one’s own trumpet : to boast
    ● Anyone will tell you she’s one of the best journalists we have got, although she never blows her own trumpet. The best option is to praise one’s own self.