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.

  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.