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.
- If you want to be happy, cut your coat according to your cloth.
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cut your coat according to your cloth : to do only what you have enough money to do and no more
● We can’t afford a vacation abroad; we have to cut our coat according to our cloth. The best option is live within your means.Correct Option: C
cut your coat according to your cloth : to do only what you have enough money to do and no more
● We can’t afford a vacation abroad; we have to cut our coat according to our cloth. The best option is live within your means.
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.
- Please hold your tongue in this matter, otherwise, you will repent.
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hold your tongue : to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion
● You’ve said enough. Now, hold your tongue. The best option is be silent.Correct Option: A
hold your tongue : to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion
● You’ve said enough. Now, hold your tongue. The best option is be silent.
- There are no hard and fast rules for admission to this college.
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no hard and fast : fixed
● We have no hard and fast rules for this procedure. The best option is fixed.Correct Option: C
no hard and fast : fixed
● We have no hard and fast rules for this procedure. The best option is fixed.
- Most people live from hand to mouth these days because of inflation.
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live from hand to mouth : to spend all the money you earn on basic needs such as food without being able to save any money
● When I had no job, we had to live from hand to mouth. The best option is miserably.Correct Option: D
live from hand to mouth : to spend all the money you earn on basic needs such as food without being able to save any money
● When I had no job, we had to live from hand to mouth. The best option is miserably.
- He turned a deaf ear to his parents’ advice.
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turn a deaf ear : refuse to pay attention
● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is refused to obey.Correct Option: B
turn a deaf ear : refuse to pay attention
● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is refused to obey.
