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.
- It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
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put a spoke in somebody’s wheel : to prevent somebody from putting their plans into operation.
● His letter really put a spoke in our wheel. The best option is thwarted in the execution of the plan.Correct Option: C
put a spoke in somebody’s wheel : to prevent somebody from putting their plans into operation.
● His letter really put a spoke in our wheel. The best option is thwarted in the execution of the plan.
- I can work for six hours at a stretch.
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at a stretch : a continuous period of time.
● The baby doesn’t sleep for more than three hours at a stretch. The best option is continuously.Correct Option: A
at a stretch : a continuous period of time.
● The baby doesn’t sleep for more than three hours at a stretch. The best option is continuously.
- My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
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know how many beans make five : well informed and intelligent.
● She knows how many beans make five. The best option is well informed and intelligent.Correct Option: C
know how many beans make five : well informed and intelligent.
● She knows how many beans make five. The best option is well informed and intelligent.
