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. He is not a good lawyer but he has the gift of the gab.








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    the gift of the gab : ability to speak well
    ● My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything. The best option is speak very well.

    Correct Option: B

    the gift of the gab : ability to speak well
    ● My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything. The best option is speak very well.

  1. I saw through the trick and was on guard.








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    saw through : to realize the truth
    ● You can’t fool me any more. I can see through you and all your tricks. The best option is detected.

    Correct Option: B

    saw through : to realize the truth
    ● You can’t fool me any more. I can see through you and all your tricks. The best option is detected.

  1. The police cordoned off the area after the explosion.








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    cordoned off : to stop people from getting into an area by surrounding it with police, soldiers, etc.
    ● The police cordoned off the scene of crime. The best option is isolated.

    Correct Option: C

    cordoned off : to stop people from getting into an area by surrounding it with police, soldiers, etc.
    ● The police cordoned off the scene of crime. The best option is isolated.

  1. Mrs Roy keeps an open house on Saturday evening parties you’ll find all kinds of people there.








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    keeps an open house : to give entertainment to all visitors at any time.
    ● They keep an open house for artists and writers. The best option is welcomes all members.

    Correct Option: B

    keeps an open house : to give entertainment to all visitors at any time.
    ● They keep an open house for artists and writers. The best option is welcomes all members.

  1. The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was wet behind the ears.








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    wet behind the ears : young and inexperienced
    ● Chandu is too young to take on a job. He is still wet behind the ears. The best option is young and inexperienced.

    Correct Option: A

    wet behind the ears : young and inexperienced
    ● Chandu is too young to take on a job. He is still wet behind the ears. The best option is young and inexperienced.