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 soon as the police arrived, the bank robbers showed the white flag.
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show white flag : a sign that you accept defeat and wish to stop fighting
● The soldiers laid down their guns and walked towards the enemy camp, carrying a white flag. The best option is surrenderedCorrect Option: B
show white flag : a sign that you accept defeat and wish to stop fighting
● The soldiers laid down their guns and walked towards the enemy camp, carrying a white flag. The best option is surrendered
- He is a cut above all the other boys in the group.
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A cut above somebody : better than somebody/something.
● His latest novel is a cut above the rest. The best option is rather superior toCorrect Option: D
A cut above somebody : better than somebody/something.
● His latest novel is a cut above the rest. The best option is rather superior to
- to throw dust in one’s eyes.
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To throw dust in one’s eyes : to deceive
● She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweller by pretending to be a well-to-do lady, and then stole the necklace. The best option is to deceiveCorrect Option: B
To throw dust in one’s eyes : to deceive
● She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweller by pretending to be a well-to-do lady, and then stole the necklace. The best option is to deceive
- If you read between the lines, you will appreciate what he writes.
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Read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.
● Reading between the lines, I think she needs money. The best option is know what the writer thinksCorrect Option: C
Read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.
● Reading between the lines, I think she needs money. The best option is know what the writer thinks
- He gave vent to his pleasure with a smile.
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Give vent to something = to express a feeling
● Children give vent to their anger in various ways. The best option is expressedCorrect Option: C
Give vent to something = to express a feeling
● Children give vent to their anger in various ways. The best option is expressed