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.
- 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 happenCorrect Option: D
Bring about : to make something happen; cause
● What brought about the change in his attitude ? The best option is cause to happen
- 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 saveCorrect 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
- 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 angryCorrect 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
- 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 povertyCorrect 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
- 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.