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. The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.








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    donkey’s years : a very long time
    ● I haven’t seen her in donkey’s years. The best option is a long time.

    Correct Option: A

    donkey’s years : a very long time
    ● I haven’t seen her in donkey’s years. The best option is a long time.

  1. Try to make do with what you have.








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    to make do : to manage
    ● You’ll have to make do with less money next year. The best option is manage.

    Correct Option: D

    to make do : to manage
    ● You’ll have to make do with less money next year. The best option is manage.

  1. He chickened out when he confronted opposition.








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    chickened out : to decide not to do something because you are afraid
    ● Gaurav chickened out of the plan at the last minute. The best option is withdrew.

    Correct Option: D

    chickened out : to decide not to do something because you are afraid
    ● Gaurav chickened out of the plan at the last minute. The best option is withdrew.

  1. The personality development, class started with an ice-breaking session.








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    ice-breaking : ● same as 'break the ice' start introduction. There should be someone who will break the ice at any social gathering The best option is starting conversation.

    Correct Option: B

    ice-breaking : ● same as 'break the ice' start introduction. There should be someone who will break the ice at any social gathering The best option is starting conversation.

  1. Don’t mix with the bad hats.








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    bad hats : someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
    ● He is a bad hat; he always creates problems for others. The best option is people of bad character.

    Correct Option: B

    bad hats : someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
    ● He is a bad hat; he always creates problems for others. The best option is people of bad character.