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.
- He didn’t tell me directly, but reading between the lines. I think he is not happy with them.
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reading between the lines : looking for or discovering a meaning; something that is not openly stated
● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is understanding the sense rather than the actual words.Correct Option: B
reading between the lines : looking for or discovering a meaning; something that is not openly stated
● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is understanding the sense rather than the actual words.
- Gopi works by fits and starts.
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by fits and starts : impulsively and irregularly
● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts The best option is irregularly.Correct Option: B
by fits and starts : impulsively and irregularly
● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts The best option is irregularly.
- I cannot put up with your misconduct any longer.
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put up with : to accept somebody/something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining
● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is tolerateCorrect Option: D
put up with : to accept somebody/something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining
● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is tolerate
- I did not mind what he was saying, he was only talking through his hat.
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talking through his hat : to say silly things while you are talking about a subject you do not understand
● He was talking through his hat when he described the shipwreck. The best option is talking nonsense.Correct Option: A
talking through his hat : to say silly things while you are talking about a subject you do not understand
● He was talking through his hat when he described the shipwreck. The best option is talking nonsense.
- I don’t think the law will interfere with us as we are just trying to turn an honest penny.
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turn an honest penny : to earn money honestly
● I cannot miss the opportunity of turning an honest penny. The best option is make a legitimate living.Correct Option: A
turn an honest penny : to earn money honestly
● I cannot miss the opportunity of turning an honest penny. The best option is make a legitimate living.