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. The newly elected Chief Minister has promised to bring about changes in the state.








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    Bring about : to make something happen; cause
    ● What brought about the change in his attitude ? The best option is cause to happen

    Correct Option: D

    Bring about : to make something happen; cause
    ● What brought about the change in his attitude ? The best option is cause to happen

  1. We must husband our resources against hard times.








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    Husband our resources : to use something carefully and make sure that you do not waste it.
    ● Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. The best option is save

    Correct Option: A

    Husband our resources : to use something carefully and make sure that you do not waste it.
    ● Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. The best option is save

  1. The mention of her former husband’s name still makes Rita foam at the mouth.








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    Foam at the mouth : to be very angry.
    ● She was foaming at the mouth over the judge’s ruling. The best option is angry

    Correct Option: A

    Foam at the mouth : to be very angry.
    ● She was foaming at the mouth over the judge’s ruling. The best option is angry

  1. After his business failed, he had to work very hard to keep the wolf from the door.








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    To keep the wolf from the door : to have enough money to avoid going hungry.
    ● We have a small amount of money saved, hardly enough to keep the wolf from the door. The best option is keep away from extreme poverty

    Correct Option: A

    To keep the wolf from the door : to have enough money to avoid going hungry.
    ● We have a small amount of money saved, hardly enough to keep the wolf from the door. The best option is keep away from extreme poverty

  1. Chetan is very upset because the new manager always picks on him.








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    Prick on somebody : to treat somebody unfairly by blaming or criticising.
    ● My sister always picks on me. The best option is treats badly.

    Correct Option: D

    Prick on somebody : to treat somebody unfairly by blaming or criticising.
    ● My sister always picks on me. The best option is treats badly.