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. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.








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    put a spoke in somebody’s wheel : to prevent somebody from putting their plans into operation.
    ● His letter really put a spoke in our wheel. The best option is thwarted in the execution of the plan.

    Correct Option: C

    put a spoke in somebody’s wheel : to prevent somebody from putting their plans into operation.
    ● His letter really put a spoke in our wheel. The best option is thwarted in the execution of the plan.

  1. I can work for six hours at a stretch.








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    at a stretch : a continuous period of time.
    ● The baby doesn’t sleep for more than three hours at a stretch. The best option is continuously.

    Correct Option: A

    at a stretch : a continuous period of time.
    ● The baby doesn’t sleep for more than three hours at a stretch. The best option is continuously.

  1. My student is one who knows how many beans make five.








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    know how many beans make five : well informed and intelligent.
    ● She knows how many beans make five. The best option is well informed and intelligent.

    Correct Option: C

    know how many beans make five : well informed and intelligent.
    ● She knows how many beans make five. The best option is well informed and intelligent.

  1. to get into hot waters.








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    be in/get into hot water : to be in or get into trouble.
    ● He found himself in hot water over his speech about immigration. The best option is to get into trouble.

    Correct Option: C

    be in/get into hot water : to be in or get into trouble.
    ● He found himself in hot water over his speech about immigration. The best option is to get into trouble.

  1. We should bury the hatchet and become friends.








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    bury the hatchet : to stop being unfriendly and become friends again
    ● After not speaking to each other for years, the two brothers decided to bury the hatchet. The best option is make peace

    Correct Option: C

    bury the hatchet : to stop being unfriendly and become friends again
    ● After not speaking to each other for years, the two brothers decided to bury the hatchet. The best option is make peace