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. a wild-goose chase








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    a wild goose chase : a search for something that is impossible for you to find or that does not exist, that makes you waste a lot of time
    ● The police had been sent on a wild goose chase. The best option is fruitless pursuit.

    Correct Option: D

    a wild goose chase : a search for something that is impossible for you to find or that does not exist, that makes you waste a lot of time
    ● The police had been sent on a wild goose chase. The best option is fruitless pursuit.

  1. to get into hot water








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    to get into hot water : to get into trouble
    ● I got into hot water with my wife last night when she found me drunk. The best option is to get into trouble

    Correct Option: C

    to get into hot water : to get into trouble
    ● I got into hot water with my wife last night when she found me drunk. The best option is to get into trouble

  1. He was the bad egg in the family.








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    a bad egg (Id.) : someone who behaves in a bad/dishonest way; worthless a good egg : a person who can be reliedon; to behave well He’s a bad egg : don’t believe anything he says.
    ● He’s a bad egg ; don’t believe anything he says. The best option is worthless.

    Correct Option: B

    a bad egg (Id.) : someone who behaves in a bad/dishonest way; worthless a good egg : a person who can be reliedon; to behave well He’s a bad egg : don’t believe anything he says.
    ● He’s a bad egg ; don’t believe anything he says. The best option is worthless.

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 your answer.

  1. After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Raghugot down to business.








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    got down to business : to give serious attention
    ● There has been enough chit chat. Let’s get down to business. The best option is began to work seriously.

    Correct Option: A

    got down to business : to give serious attention
    ● There has been enough chit chat. Let’s get down to business. The best option is began to work seriously.

  1. The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.








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    going a piece of her mind : to tell somebody that you disapprove of his behaviour or are angry with him
    ● I’ve had enough of Raju. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind. The best option is speaking sharply.

    Correct Option: B

    going a piece of her mind : to tell somebody that you disapprove of his behaviour or are angry with him
    ● I’ve had enough of Raju. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind. The best option is speaking sharply.