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.
- Mrs Roy keeps an open house on Saturday evening parties you’ll find all kinds of people there.
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keeps an open house : to give entertainment to all visitors at any time.
● They keep an open house for artists and writers. The best option is welcomes all members.Correct Option: B
keeps an open house : to give entertainment to all visitors at any time.
● They keep an open house for artists and writers. The best option is welcomes all members.
- The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was wet behind the ears.
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wet behind the ears : young and inexperienced
● Chandu is too young to take on a job. He is still wet behind the ears. The best option is young and inexperienced.Correct Option: A
wet behind the ears : young and inexperienced
● Chandu is too young to take on a job. He is still wet behind the ears. The best option is young and inexperienced.
- The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
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donkey’s years : a very long time
● I haven’t seen her in donkey’s years. The best option is a long time.Correct Option: A
donkey’s years : a very long time
● I haven’t seen her in donkey’s years. The best option is a long time.
- Try to make do with what you have.
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to make do : to manage
● You’ll have to make do with less money next year. The best option is manage.Correct Option: D
to make do : to manage
● You’ll have to make do with less money next year. The best option is manage.
- He chickened out when he confronted opposition.
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chickened out : to decide not to do something because you are afraid
● Gaurav chickened out of the plan at the last minute. The best option is withdrew.Correct Option: D
chickened out : to decide not to do something because you are afraid
● Gaurav chickened out of the plan at the last minute. The best option is withdrew.