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. If you read between the lines, you will appreciate what he writes.








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    Read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.
    ● Reading between the lines, I think she needs money. The best option is know what the writer thinks

    Correct Option: C

    Read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.
    ● Reading between the lines, I think she needs money. The best option is know what the writer thinks

  1. He gave vent to his pleasure with a smile.








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    Give vent to something = to express a feeling
    ● Children give vent to their anger in various ways. The best option is expressed

    Correct Option: C

    Give vent to something = to express a feeling
    ● Children give vent to their anger in various ways. The best option is expressed

  1. The newly elected Chief Minister has promised to bring about changes in the state.








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    Bring about : to make something happen; cause
    ● What brought about the change in his attitude ? The best option is cause to happen

    Correct Option: D

    Bring about : to make something happen; cause
    ● What brought about the change in his attitude ? The best option is cause to happen

  1. We must husband our resources against hard times.








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    Husband our resources : to use something carefully and make sure that you do not waste it.
    ● Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. The best option is save

    Correct Option: A

    Husband our resources : to use something carefully and make sure that you do not waste it.
    ● Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. The best option is save

  1. The mention of her former husband’s name still makes Rita foam at the mouth.








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    Foam at the mouth : to be very angry.
    ● She was foaming at the mouth over the judge’s ruling. The best option is angry

    Correct Option: A

    Foam at the mouth : to be very angry.
    ● She was foaming at the mouth over the judge’s ruling. The best option is angry