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.
- The winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match.
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go for the jugular : to attack somebody’s weaker point during a discussion , in an aggressive way.
● She went straight for the jugular at the end of the game. The best option is attack all outCorrect Option: D
go for the jugular : to attack somebody’s weaker point during a discussion , in an aggressive way.
● She went straight for the jugular at the end of the game. The best option is attack all out
- Even in the middle of the fire he kept a level head.
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keep a level head : to remain calm and sensible in a difficult situation.
● You have to keep a level head during business negotiations. The best option is was sensibleCorrect Option: B
keep a level head : to remain calm and sensible in a difficult situation.
● You have to keep a level head during business negotiations. The best option is was sensible
- I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today.
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under the weather : slightly ill/sick and not as well as usual.
● She said she was under the weather and couldn’t make it to the meeting. The best option is sick.Correct Option: D
under the weather : slightly ill/sick and not as well as usual.
● She said she was under the weather and couldn’t make it to the meeting. The best option is sick.
- He and his neighbour are always at loggerheads.
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at loggerheads : in strong disagreement.
● The two governments are still at loggerheads over the island. The best option is disagreeing on everything.Correct Option: B
at loggerheads : in strong disagreement.
● The two governments are still at loggerheads over the island. The best option is disagreeing on everything.
- His friend turned out to be snake in the grass.
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a snake in the grass : a person who pretends to be your friend but who cannot be trusted.
● It’s upsetting to learn that someone you once viewed as a good colleague is in fact a snake in the grass. The best option is an unreliable and deceitful person.Correct Option: C
a snake in the grass : a person who pretends to be your friend but who cannot be trusted.
● It’s upsetting to learn that someone you once viewed as a good colleague is in fact a snake in the grass. The best option is an unreliable and deceitful person.