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 as your answer.
- rides the high horse
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rides the high horse : behaves in a way that shows that he feels he is better than other people
● She is riding the high horse because of her father’s recent success in the business. The best option is superior.Correct Option: A
rides the high horse : behaves in a way that shows that he feels he is better than other people
● She is riding the high horse because of her father’s recent success in the business. The best option is superior.
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.
- I am looking forward to her arrival.
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looking forward to : to be thinking with pleasure about something that is going to happen
● I’m really looking forward to your visit next week. The best option is expecting with pleasure.Correct Option: B
looking forward to : to be thinking with pleasure about something that is going to happen
● I’m really looking forward to your visit next week. The best option is expecting with pleasure.
- She tried to slip off, but was caught immediately.
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slip off : to leave quiely
● They slipped off and no one saw them leave. The best option is leave quietly.Correct Option: C
slip off : to leave quiely
● They slipped off and no one saw them leave. The best option is leave quietly.
- They got on well with each other the moment they met.
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got on well : had a friendly relationship
● She doesn’t get on well with her room – mate. The best option is had a friendly relationship.Correct Option: C
got on well : had a friendly relationship
● She doesn’t get on well with her room – mate. The best option is had a friendly relationship.
- The young boy’s act put his father in a pickle.
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in a pickle : in a difficult or unpleasant situation
● I was in a pickle, when I missed my flight to Canada. The best option is in an embarrassing or awkward situation.Correct Option: D
in a pickle : in a difficult or unpleasant situation
● I was in a pickle, when I missed my flight to Canada. The best option is in an embarrassing or awkward situation.
