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.
- “Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
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throw dust into my eyes : to mislead; to deceive
● The governor’s secretary threw dust in his eyes by misleading him with wrong information. The best option is to mislead or confuse me.Correct Option: D
throw dust into my eyes : to mislead; to deceive
● The governor’s secretary threw dust in his eyes by misleading him with wrong information. The best option is to mislead or confuse me.
- He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death.
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broke down : cried
● When she heard the news of her husband’s accident, she broke down and could not be convinced. The best option is wept bitterly.Correct Option: D
broke down : cried
● When she heard the news of her husband’s accident, she broke down and could not be convinced. The best option is wept bitterly.
- Despite his initial arrogance he had to eat humble pie.
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eat humble pie : to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake committed by you
● The producers of the advertisement had to eat humble pie for mis representing the facts. The best option is he had to yield under pressureCorrect Option: A
eat humble pie : to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake committed by you
● The producers of the advertisement had to eat humble pie for mis representing the facts. The best option is he had to yield under pressure
- The new manager ruled the roost to everyone.
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ruled the roost : to be the most powerful member of a group; to be the manager
● Our new office manager really rules the roost. The best option is exercised authority.Correct Option: A
ruled the roost : to be the most powerful member of a group; to be the manager
● Our new office manager really rules the roost. The best option is exercised authority.
- Yor need to have something up your sleeve if the present plan does not work.
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have something up your sleeve : to keep a plan or an idea secret until you need to use it
● I have something up my sleeve that will solve all your problems. The best option is have an alternative plan.Correct Option: D
have something up your sleeve : to keep a plan or an idea secret until you need to use it
● I have something up my sleeve that will solve all your problems. The best option is have an alternative plan.
