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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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 objected

    Correct Option: C

    took exception : objected
    ● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected



  1. 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 with

    Correct 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


  1. 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 taken

    Correct 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



  1. 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.