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. After his business failed, he had to work very hard to keep the wolf from the door.








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    To keep the wolf from the door : to have enough money to avoid going hungry.
    ● We have a small amount of money saved, hardly enough to keep the wolf from the door. The best option is keep away from extreme poverty

    Correct Option: A

    To keep the wolf from the door : to have enough money to avoid going hungry.
    ● We have a small amount of money saved, hardly enough to keep the wolf from the door. The best option is keep away from extreme poverty

  1. Chetan is very upset because the new manager always picks on him.








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    Prick on somebody : to treat somebody unfairly by blaming or criticising.
    ● My sister always picks on me. The best option is treats badly.

    Correct Option: D

    Prick on somebody : to treat somebody unfairly by blaming or criticising.
    ● My sister always picks on me. The best option is treats badly.

  1. The soldiers fought tooth and nail to save their country.








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    Fight tooth and nail : to fight in a very determined way for what you want.
    ● The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development. The best option is with strength and fury.

    Correct Option: B

    Fight tooth and nail : to fight in a very determined way for what you want.
    ● The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development. The best option is with strength and fury.

  1. I have recently changed my job and I am going to have teething problems.








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    Teething troubles/problems : small problems that a company, product, system etc. has at the beginning.
    ● New cars often suffer from teething problems. The best option is difficulties at the start.

    Correct Option: A

    Teething troubles/problems : small problems that a company, product, system etc. has at the beginning.
    ● New cars often suffer from teething problems. The best option is difficulties at the start.

  1. a bolt from the blue








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    A bolt from the blue : an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected.
    ● Her dismissal came as a bolt from the blue. The best option is a complete surprise.

    Correct Option: D

    A bolt from the blue : an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected.
    ● Her dismissal came as a bolt from the blue. The best option is a complete surprise.