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.
- Where discipline is concerned I put my foot down.
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put your foot down : to be very strict in opposing what somebody wishes to do.
● you’ve got to put your foot down and make him stop seeing her. The best option is take a firm standCorrect Option: A
put your foot down : to be very strict in opposing what somebody wishes to do.
● you’ve got to put your foot down and make him stop seeing her. The best option is take a firm stand
- A critic’s work is to read between the lines.
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to read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.
● Reading between the lines, I think she needs money. The best option is to understand the inner meaning.Correct Option: C
to read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.
● Reading between the lines, I think she needs money. The best option is to understand the inner meaning.
- You will succeed if you follow my advice to the letter.
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to the letter : doing/following exactly what somebody/ something says, paying attention to every detail.
● I followed your instructions to the letter. The best option is in every detail.Correct Option: C
to the letter : doing/following exactly what somebody/ something says, paying attention to every detail.
● I followed your instructions to the letter. The best option is in every detail.
- With great difficulty, he was able to carve out a niche for himself.
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carve out a niche : to work hard in order to have a successful career, reputation etc.
● In today’s competitive market it’s better to carve out a niche and try to become The best option is the best in that area. developed a specific position for himself.Correct Option: D
carve out a niche : to work hard in order to have a successful career, reputation etc.
● In today’s competitive market it’s better to carve out a niche and try to become The best option is the best in that area. developed a specific position for himself.
- The lawyer’s closing arguments were full of red herrings.
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red herring : an unimportant fact, idea, event etc. that takes people’s attention from the important ones.
● He deliberately threw a red herring into the conversation. The best option is clues intended to distract/mislead.Correct Option: C
red herring : an unimportant fact, idea, event etc. that takes people’s attention from the important ones.
● He deliberately threw a red herring into the conversation. The best option is clues intended to distract/mislead.
