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 face the music








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    to face the music : to expect or deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequences

    Correct Option: D

    to face the music : to expect or deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequences

  1. to take someone to task








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    to take someone to task : to criticize somebody strongly for something he has done
    ● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is to scold someone

    Correct Option: A

    to take someone to task : to criticize somebody strongly for something he has done
    ● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is to scold someone

  1. at one’s wit’s/wits' end








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    at one’s wits, end : to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next; to be puzzled
    ● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wits, end. The best option is to get puzzled

    Correct Option: C

    at one’s wits, end : to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next; to be puzzled
    ● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wits, end. The best option is to get puzzled

  1. All his ventures went to the winds.








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    went to the winds : to be dissipated; to be utterly lost
    ● All his hard work and sincerity went to the winds, when he failed to achieve the target. The best option is dissipated

    Correct Option: A

    went to the winds : to be dissipated; to be utterly lost
    ● All his hard work and sincerity went to the winds, when he failed to achieve the target. The best option is dissipated

  1. The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast property his father left him.








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    made ducks and drakes of : to squander; to waste
    ● Ritesh made ducks and drakes of the vast property he had possessed. The best option is squandered

    Correct Option: A

    made ducks and drakes of : to squander; to waste
    ● Ritesh made ducks and drakes of the vast property he had possessed. The best option is squandered