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.
- If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.
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in the good books : used for saying that somebody is pleased with you
● I cleaned the bathroom yesterday. So, I’m in mum’s good books. The best option is in favour with the boss.Correct Option: C
in the good books : used for saying that somebody is pleased with you
● I cleaned the bathroom yesterday. So, I’m in mum’s good books. The best option is in favour with the boss.
- in the long run
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in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is ultimately.Correct Option: D
in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is ultimately.
- He expects his subordinates to be always at his beck and call
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to be always at his beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is at his disposal.Correct Option: C
to be always at his beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is at his disposal.
- to fight tooth and nail
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to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a determined way for what you want
● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to oppose resolutely.Correct Option: B
to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a determined way for what you want
● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to oppose resolutely.
- the green-eyed monster strikes a woman the moment she sees her husband talking to another pretty woman.
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the green-eyed monster : used as a way of talking about jealousy
● Do you think his criticisms for Ramesh are valid or is it just a case of a green-eyed monster ? The best option is JealousyCorrect Option: D
the green-eyed monster : used as a way of talking about jealousy
● Do you think his criticisms for Ramesh are valid or is it just a case of a green-eyed monster ? The best option is Jealousy
