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.
- She was on the horns of a dilemma as she had either to leave her job or divorce her husband.
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on the horns of a dilemma : in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant
● I didn’t know which dress to choose; I’m on the horns of a dilemma. The best option is in difficult situation.Correct Option: C
on the horns of a dilemma : in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant
● I didn’t know which dress to choose; I’m on the horns of a dilemma. The best option is in difficult situation.
- to add fuel to fire
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to add fuel to fire : to worsen a talk/conversation/argument; to incite
● Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to fire. The best option is to inciteCorrect Option: D
to add fuel to fire : to worsen a talk/conversation/argument; to incite
● Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to fire. The best option is to incite
- to burn one’s fingers
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to burn one’s fingers : to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
● I’m staying away from risky stocks; I’ve burnt my fingers. The best option is to suffer financial losses.Correct Option: B
to burn one’s fingers : to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
● I’m staying away from risky stocks; I’ve burnt my fingers. The best option is to suffer financial losses.
- at the eleventh hour
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at the eleventh hour : at the last moment
● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the last moment.Correct Option: D
at the eleventh hour : at the last moment
● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the last moment.
- to feel like a fish out of water
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to feel like a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable or awkward because he/she is in surroundings that are not familiar
● All the other children in the school were from rich families. So, she was feeling like a fish out of water. The best option is uncomfortable.Correct Option: B
to feel like a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable or awkward because he/she is in surroundings that are not familiar
● All the other children in the school were from rich families. So, she was feeling like a fish out of water. The best option is uncomfortable.