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.
- 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 ruinedCorrect 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
- 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 puzzledCorrect 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
- 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 collapsedCorrect 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
- 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 boastingCorrect 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
- 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.