Idioms and Phrases
Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
- She goes to her mother’s house off and on.
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off and on : from time to time; now and again; occasionally
● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is occasionally.Correct Option: C
off and on : from time to time; now and again; occasionally
● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is occasionally.
- He has to abide by the hard and fast rule of the company.
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hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.Correct Option: B
hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.
- When he saw the snake he took to his heels.
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took to his heels : ran away
● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is ran away in fear.Correct Option: A
took to his heels : ran away
● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is ran away in fear.
- To have a green thumb means
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green thumb : a person good at making plants grow ● Her beautiful garden shows that she has a green thumb. The best option is to have a natural interest in gardening.
Correct Option: C
green thumb : a person good at making plants grow ● Her beautiful garden shows that she has a green thumb. The best option is to have a natural interest in gardening.
- The heavy downpour played havoc in the coastal area.
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played havoc : caused damage, destruction or confusion
● The severe earthquake played havoc all around the area. The best option is caused destruction.Correct Option: A
played havoc : caused damage, destruction or confusion
● The severe earthquake played havoc all around the area. The best option is caused destruction.