Idioms and Phrases

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. Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.








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    to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth : to only buy what you have enough money to pay for
    ● we would like a bigger house, but we must cut our coat according to our cloth. The best option is live within one’s means.

    Correct Option: C

    to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth : to only buy what you have enough money to pay for
    ● we would like a bigger house, but we must cut our coat according to our cloth. The best option is live within one’s means.

  1. Our old Rolls Royce has become a white elephant.








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    ● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant The best option is a costly but useless possession.

    Correct Option: A

    ● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant The best option is a costly but useless possession.

  1. Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.








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    look sharp : be alert
    ● The coach told the team they would have to look sharp if they wanted to win. The best option is pay attention.

    Correct Option: B

    look sharp : be alert
    ● The coach told the team they would have to look sharp if they wanted to win. The best option is pay attention.

  1. The rock concert proved to be a big draw.








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    a big draw : to get attraction/ attention; success
    ● The cricket match proved to be a big draw. The best option is huge attraction.

    Correct Option: B

    a big draw : to get attraction/ attention; success
    ● The cricket match proved to be a big draw. The best option is huge attraction.

  1. Our fleet bore down upon the enemy.








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    bear down : to move quickly towards somebody/something in a determined or threatening way.
    ● The storm bore down and ravaged the island. The best option is moved quickly towards.

    Correct Option: D

    bear down : to move quickly towards somebody/something in a determined or threatening way.
    ● The storm bore down and ravaged the island. The best option is moved quickly towards.