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 as your answer.
- The young servant goes about with the old master.
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goes about : goes around; to continue to do something
● She is going about with her mistress. The best option is goes around.Correct Option: D
goes about : goes around; to continue to do something
● She is going about with her mistress. The best option is goes around.
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 member took exception to the secretary’s remark about the current political situation in the State.
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took exception : objected
● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objectedCorrect Option: C
took exception : objected
● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected
- He is in the habit of picking holes in everything.
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picking holes in : to find the weak points
● The lawyer picked holes in the witness’s story. The best option is finding fault withCorrect Option: B
picking holes in : to find the weak points
● The lawyer picked holes in the witness’s story. The best option is finding fault with
- The die is cast and nothing can be done now.
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the die is cast : an event has happened or a decision has been made that cannot be changed
● The die is cast; there is no turning back on this point. The best option is The decision has been takenCorrect Option: D
the die is cast : an event has happened or a decision has been made that cannot be changed
● The die is cast; there is no turning back on this point. The best option is The decision has been taken
- We have to put up with the sorrows of life.
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put up with : to bear; to endure
● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is bear patiently.Correct Option: A
put up with : to bear; to endure
● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is bear patiently.