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. He wanted this agreement in black and white.








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    in black and white : in writing
    ● I never thought they’d put it in black and white on the front page. The best option is in writing

    Correct Option: A

    in black and white : in writing
    ● I never thought they’d put it in black and white on the front page. The best option is in writing

  1. His observations were beside the mark.








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    beside the mark : not to be accurate, hence irrelevant.
    ● That’s very interesting, but beside the mark. The best option is irrelevant

    Correct Option: A

    beside the mark : not to be accurate, hence irrelevant.
    ● That’s very interesting, but beside the mark. The best option is irrelevant

  1. The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.








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    give somebody a piece of your mind : to tell somebody that you disapprove of their behaviour or are angry with them.
    ● There’s the car that almost hit us this afternoonI’m going to give those people a piece of my mind. The best option is scolding

    Correct Option: D

    give somebody a piece of your mind : to tell somebody that you disapprove of their behaviour or are angry with them.
    ● There’s the car that almost hit us this afternoonI’m going to give those people a piece of my mind. The best option is scolding

  1. The President gave away the prizes to the winners.








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    give away : distribute
    ● The mayor gave away the prizes at the school sports day. The best option is distributed

    Correct Option: D

    give away : distribute
    ● The mayor gave away the prizes at the school sports day. The best option is distributed

  1. I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.








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    tooth and nail : with all strength.
    ● The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development The best option is with all their might

    Correct Option: A

    tooth and nail : with all strength.
    ● The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development The best option is with all their might