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 soldiers fought tooth and nail to save their country.








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    Fight tooth and nail : to fight in a very determined way for what you want.
    ● The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development. The best option is with strength and fury.

    Correct Option: B

    Fight tooth and nail : to fight in a very determined way for what you want.
    ● The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development. The best option is with strength and fury.

  1. I have recently changed my job and I am going to have teething problems.








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    Teething troubles/problems : small problems that a company, product, system etc. has at the beginning.
    ● New cars often suffer from teething problems. The best option is difficulties at the start.

    Correct Option: A

    Teething troubles/problems : small problems that a company, product, system etc. has at the beginning.
    ● New cars often suffer from teething problems. The best option is difficulties at the start.

  1. a bolt from the blue








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    A bolt from the blue : an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected.
    ● Her dismissal came as a bolt from the blue. The best option is a complete surprise.

    Correct Option: D

    A bolt from the blue : an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected.
    ● Her dismissal came as a bolt from the blue. The best option is a complete surprise.

  1. was plain sailing








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    Plain sailing : to be simple and free from trouble.
    ● The roads were busy as we drove out of the city, but after that it was plain sailing all the way. The best option is was very easy.

    Correct Option: A

    Plain sailing : to be simple and free from trouble.
    ● The roads were busy as we drove out of the city, but after that it was plain sailing all the way. The best option is was very easy.

  1. took to her heels








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    took to his heels : ran away quickly
    ● The man took to his heels to try to get to the bus stop before the bus left. The best option is ran off.

    Correct Option: B

    took to his heels : ran away quickly
    ● The man took to his heels to try to get to the bus stop before the bus left. The best option is ran off.