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.
- The boy was in Dutch with his friends.
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in Dutch : in trouble
● I’m in Dutch with my parents for my low grades. The best option is in troubleCorrect Option: D
in Dutch : in trouble
● I’m in Dutch with my parents for my low grades. The best option is in trouble
- I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter.
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not see eye to eye with somebody : to not share the same views as somebody about something.
● The two of them have never seen eye to eye on politics. The best option is to have the same opinionCorrect Option: D
not see eye to eye with somebody : to not share the same views as somebody about something.
● The two of them have never seen eye to eye on politics. The best option is to have the same opinion
- Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
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come to light : to become known to people
● New evidence has recently come to light. The best option is been revealedCorrect Option: D
come to light : to become known to people
● New evidence has recently come to light. The best option is been revealed
- The departmental store is open around the clock.
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around the clock : all day and all night without stopping.
● Doctors and nurses worked around the clock to help the people injured in the train crash. The best option is day and nightCorrect Option: C
around the clock : all day and all night without stopping.
● Doctors and nurses worked around the clock to help the people injured in the train crash. The best option is day and night
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 as your answer.
- Suddenly the balloon goes up in the middle of the conversation.
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when the balloon goes up : when the trouble that you are expecting begins.
● We have to get out of here before the balloon goes up. The best option is the situation turns unpleasant/ seriousCorrect Option: A
when the balloon goes up : when the trouble that you are expecting begins.
● We have to get out of here before the balloon goes up. The best option is the situation turns unpleasant/ serious
