Idioms and Phrases
Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
- Indians are going places in the field of software technology.
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going places : to be getting more and more successful in your life or career
● Maria writes very well. She is definitely going places. The best option is talented and successful.Correct Option: C
going places : to be getting more and more successful in your life or career
● Maria writes very well. She is definitely going places. The best option is talented and successful.
- The robber murdered, the woman in cold blood for the sake of the jewels.
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murdered in cold blood : murdering in a way that is deliberately cruel/with no pity
● The whole family was murdered in cold blood. The best option is a murder done without feeling.Correct Option: A
murdered in cold blood : murdering in a way that is deliberately cruel/with no pity
● The whole family was murdered in cold blood. The best option is a murder done without feeling.
- She goes to her mother’s house off and on.
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off and on : from time to time; now and again; occasionally
● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is occasionally.Correct Option: C
off and on : from time to time; now and again; occasionally
● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is occasionally.
- He has to abide by the hard and fast rule of the company.
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hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.Correct Option: B
hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.
- When he saw the snake he took to his heels.
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took to his heels : ran away
● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is ran away in fear.Correct Option: A
took to his heels : ran away
● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is ran away in fear.