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. My uncle’s business has gone to the dogs.








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    go to the dogs : to go into a very bad state ; ruin.
    ● This firm has gone to the dogs since the new management took over. The best option is is ruined

    Correct Option: A

    go to the dogs : to go into a very bad state ; ruin.
    ● This firm has gone to the dogs since the new management took over. The best option is is ruined

  1. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.








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    floor : to surprise or confuse somebody so that he may not sure what to say or do; puzzle
    ● His reply completely floored me. The best option is puzzled

    Correct Option: D

    floor : to surprise or confuse somebody so that he may not sure what to say or do; puzzle
    ● His reply completely floored me. The best option is puzzled

  1. The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.








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    give way : to break or fall down ; collapse.
    ● The pillars gave way and a section of the roof collapsed. The best option is collapsed

    Correct Option: A

    give way : to break or fall down ; collapse.
    ● The pillars gave way and a section of the roof collapsed. The best option is collapsed

  1. Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning.








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    tall tales : something that a person talks about in a very proud way ; boasting.
    ● My uncle claims that he was raised in a drainage ditch, but it’s just another of his tall tales. The best option is boasting

    Correct Option: C

    tall tales : something that a person talks about in a very proud way ; boasting.
    ● My uncle claims that he was raised in a drainage ditch, but it’s just another of his tall tales. The best option is boasting

  1. I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.








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    backseat driver : a person who wants to be in control of something that is not their responsibility.
    ● My mom drives us all crazy with her instructions ; she’s an incurable back seat driver. The best option is person who gives unwanted advice.

    Correct Option: D

    backseat driver : a person who wants to be in control of something that is not their responsibility.
    ● My mom drives us all crazy with her instructions ; she’s an incurable back seat driver. The best option is person who gives unwanted advice.