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. have the last laugh








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    have the last laugh : to make someone who has criticized or defeated you, look stupid by succeeding at something more important
    ● They fined her last year but she had the last laugh because she was taken on by her rivals at once. The best option is to be victorious at the end of an argument.

    Correct Option: C

    have the last laugh : to make someone who has criticized or defeated you, look stupid by succeeding at something more important
    ● They fined her last year but she had the last laugh because she was taken on by her rivals at once. The best option is to be victorious at the end of an argument.

  1. red-letter day








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    red-letter day : an important day, or a day that you will remember, because of something good that happened then.
    ● 15th August is a red-letter day in the history of India. The best option is happy and significant day

    Correct Option: C

    red-letter day : an important day, or a day that you will remember, because of something good that happened then.
    ● 15th August is a red-letter day in the history of India. The best option is happy and significant day

  1. to blaze a trail








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    to blaze a trail : to be the first to do/ to discover something that others follow
    ● The hospital has blazed a trail in developing new techniques for treating infertility. The best option is to lead the way as a pioneer.

    Correct Option: A

    to blaze a trail : to be the first to do/ to discover something that others follow
    ● The hospital has blazed a trail in developing new techniques for treating infertility. The best option is to lead the way as a pioneer.

  1. to beat a retreat








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    to beat a retreat : to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant
    ● The dog beat a retreat to its own yard. The best option is to run away in fear.

    Correct Option: D

    to beat a retreat : to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant
    ● The dog beat a retreat to its own yard. The best option is to run away in fear.

  1. to steer clear of








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    to steer clear of : to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems
    ● Dad warned us to steer clear of Dr. Gupta and his poor advice. The best option is avoid.

    Correct Option: B

    to steer clear of : to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems
    ● Dad warned us to steer clear of Dr. Gupta and his poor advice. The best option is avoid.