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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- You have to read between the lines to understand most of the symbolic writing.
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read between the lines : looking for meanings that are not actually expressed
● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is understand the hidden meaning.Correct Option: B
read between the lines : looking for meanings that are not actually expressed
● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is understand the hidden meaning.
- He is accused of sitting on the fence.
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sitting on the fence : to avoid becoming involved in deciding/ influencing something
● The shrewd man is sitting on the fence in the quarrel. The best option is hesitating which side to take.Correct Option: C
sitting on the fence : to avoid becoming involved in deciding/ influencing something
● The shrewd man is sitting on the fence in the quarrel. The best option is hesitating which side to take.
- There is no love lost between any two neighbouring countries in the world.
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no love lost between : do not like each other
● These is no love lost between them. The best option is not on good terms.Correct Option: B
no love lost between : do not like each other
● These is no love lost between them. The best option is not on good terms.
