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. Our plan to go to London is in the air.








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    in the air : felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening.
    ● Excitement was in the air. The best option is under consideration.

    Correct Option: C

    in the air : felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening.
    ● Excitement was in the air. The best option is under consideration.

  1. For any group work to be successful, it is important that everyone is on the same page.








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    On the same page : If two or more people or groups are on the same page, they agree about what they are trying to achieve.
    ● It was an effort to get us all on the same page. The best option is thinks in a similar way

    Correct Option: D

    On the same page : If two or more people or groups are on the same page, they agree about what they are trying to achieve.
    ● It was an effort to get us all on the same page. The best option is thinks in a similar way

  1. She is a person who pulls no punches.








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    pull no punches : to deal with something honestly without hiding anything
    ● The doctor pulled no punches but telling us the truth. The best option is speaks frankly

    Correct Option: B

    pull no punches : to deal with something honestly without hiding anything
    ● The doctor pulled no punches but telling us the truth. The best option is speaks frankly

  1. Indians are going places in the field of software technology.








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    Be going places : to be getting more and more successful in your life or career.
    ● Mary is a talented writer; she’s definitely going places. The best option is talented and successful.

    Correct Option: C

    Be going places : to be getting more and more successful in your life or career.
    ● Mary is a talented writer; she’s definitely going places. The best option is talented and successful.

  1. Jane earned pin money working part-time as a waitress.








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    pin money : a small amount of money, especially when this is used for buying things you want rather than things that you need.
    ● She earns a little pin money doing ironing for other people. The best option is a small amount of money.

    Correct Option: C

    pin money : a small amount of money, especially when this is used for buying things you want rather than things that you need.
    ● She earns a little pin money doing ironing for other people. The best option is a small amount of money.