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 as your answer.
- Deepak did not care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only.
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to gather roses only : to seek all the enjoyments of life
● Gathering roses only, without taking care of parents is not a good quality in any child. The best option is to seek all enjoyments of life.Correct Option: C
to gather roses only : to seek all the enjoyments of life
● Gathering roses only, without taking care of parents is not a good quality in any child. The best option is to seek all enjoyments of life.
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’ll be able to do my job very well when I know the ropes.
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know the ropes : to show somebody/know/learn how a particular job should be done.
● Don’t worry about Suma’s taking over that reporter’s job; she already knows the ropes. The best option is learn the proceduresCorrect Option: C
know the ropes : to show somebody/know/learn how a particular job should be done.
● Don’t worry about Suma’s taking over that reporter’s job; she already knows the ropes. The best option is learn the procedures
- You have been trying to solve this puzzle for a long time, be careful so that you avoid barking up the wrong tree.
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barking up the wrong tree : to have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve it.
● You’re barking up the wrong tree if you’re expecting us to lend you any money. The best option is trying to find something at a wrong placeCorrect Option: B
barking up the wrong tree : to have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve it.
● You’re barking up the wrong tree if you’re expecting us to lend you any money. The best option is trying to find something at a wrong place
- Ask Mr. Das. He can give you all the news you need: he is always in the swim.
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in the swim : involved in things that are happening in society or in a particular situation.
● Since leaving the company, he’s no longer in the swim of things. The best option is well-informed and up-to-date.Correct Option: D
in the swim : involved in things that are happening in society or in a particular situation.
● Since leaving the company, he’s no longer in the swim of things. The best option is well-informed and up-to-date.
- He could not get money from his master because he rubbed him up the wrong way.
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rub somebody the wrong way : to make somebody annoyed or angry, often without intending to.
● She tends to rub people up the wrong way. The best option is irked or irritated him.Correct Option: A
rub somebody the wrong way : to make somebody annoyed or angry, often without intending to.
● She tends to rub people up the wrong way. The best option is irked or irritated him.