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.
- 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.
- We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for mother but my sister gave the game away.
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gave the game away : betray; to make known something that somebody wants to keep secret
● Though they were the oldest of the employees of the company, they were giving the game away. The best option is gave out the secret.Correct Option: B
gave the game away : betray; to make known something that somebody wants to keep secret
● Though they were the oldest of the employees of the company, they were giving the game away. The best option is gave out the secret.
- The young and the old sat cheek by jowl in the large audience.
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cheek by jowl : side by side, close together
● The two families lived cheek by jowl in one house. The best option is very near.Correct Option: A
cheek by jowl : side by side, close together
● The two families lived cheek by jowl in one house. The best option is very near.
- In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
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give in : to admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something
● The strikers seem determined, and are not likely to give in. The best option is yield.Correct Option: B
give in : to admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something
● The strikers seem determined, and are not likely to give in. The best option is yield.
- The watchdogs were asleep when the bulls ran riot.
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ran riot : to act without restraint or control l The children ran riot when there was nobody (elders) at home. The best option is acted without restraint.
Correct Option: B
ran riot : to act without restraint or control l The children ran riot when there was nobody (elders) at home. The best option is acted without restraint.
