Idioms and Phrases


  1. Out of the blue









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    Something sudden and unexpected, just as a bolt from a blue sky.

    Correct Option: A


  1. Break in









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    To break in means to forcibly or illegally enter a place and so forth. Usage: 'Thieves broke into the locked house and slote valueables'.

    Correct Option: B

    To break in means to forcibly or illegally enter a place and so forth. Usage: 'Thieves broke into the locked house and slole valueables'.



  1. Give in









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    Usage: 'The principal was adamant initially, but gave in to students' demands when faced with apposition'.

    Correct Option: D

    Usage: 'The principal was adamant initially, but gave in to students' demands when faced with apposition'.


  1. Write off









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    To write someone or something off is to consider something worthless or to remove valueless assets

    Correct Option: B

    To write someone or something off is to consider something worthless or to remove valueless assets



  1. Do away with something









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    To do away with something is to abolish something. Usage: 'The railways have done away with print outs of e-tickets, an SMS fulfills the purpose'.

    Correct Option: C

    To do away with something is to abolish something. Usage: 'The railways have done away with print outs of e-tickets, an SMS fulfills the purpose'.