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.

  1. fall flat









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    fall flat : fail to amuse people or to have effect that was intended
    ● Most of his jokes fell flat. The best option is to fail to produce intended effect.

    Correct Option: D

    fall flat : fail to amuse people or to have effect that was intended
    ● Most of his jokes fell flat. The best option is to fail to produce intended effect.


  1. under the thumb of









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    under the thumb of : under the control of
    ● The committee in firmly under his thumb and will agree to whatever he asks. The best option is under control of.

    Correct Option: D

    under the thumb of : under the control of
    ● The committee in firmly under his thumb and will agree to whatever he asks. The best option is under control of.



  1. to get wind









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    to get wind : to hear about something secret or private
    ● The police got the wind of the illegal drug deal. The best option is come to know.

    Correct Option: B

    to get wind : to hear about something secret or private
    ● The police got the wind of the illegal drug deal. The best option is come to know.


  1. part and parcel









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    part and parcel : an essential part of something
    ● Touring is a part and parcel of my job. The best option is essential element.

    Correct Option: C

    part and parcel : an essential part of something
    ● Touring is a part and parcel of my job. The best option is essential element.



  1. to give vent to









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    to give vent to : to express a feeling, especially anger, strogly
    ● Suman gave vent to her feeling by shouting at Sheela. The best option is express.

    Correct Option: D

    to give vent to : to express a feeling, especially anger, strogly
    ● Suman gave vent to her feeling by shouting at Sheela. The best option is express.