Idiom Or Phrase Free Mock Test – Part 2
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Idiom Or Phrase Free Mock Test – Part 2
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Choose the correct option that expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom : Smugglers tried to fish in the troubled waters during World War II.
(द) to take advantage from a chaotic situation Explanation: to take advantage from a chaotic situation
Select the appropriate phrasal verb from the given options to fill the blank space and complete the sentence – “Ten candidates ………. … for the interview.”
(अ) turned up Explanation: turned up
Match the idioms in column I with their meanings in column II – Column-I Column-II (i) Call it a day (A) saying good luck to someone (ii) Feeling under the weather (B) to leak a secret (iii) Spill the beans (C) not very well (iv) Break a leg (D) to stop work or another activity
(ब) i-(D), ii-(C), iii-(B), iv-(A) Explanation: i-(D), ii-(C), iii-(B), iv-(A)
Complete the sentence with correct word phrase: It is a story of two men and a batch of ______ armoured cars.
(स) decrepit Explanation: decrepit
Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase/Idiom- I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today.
(द) sick Explanation: sick
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase “Steal someone’s thunder” –
(स) To take credit for something which someone else did Explanation: To take credit for something which someone else did
Fill in the blank space with the correct phrasal verb from the given options- The meeting was ………….. because of bad weather.
(अ) called off Explanation: called off
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase – The winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match.
(स) attack all out Explanation: attack all out
Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase or idiom – She played ducks and drakes with her money.
(द) spent lavishly Explanation: spent lavishly
Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb from the options that follow: The thief held back the details of the robbery.
(ब) concealed Explanation: concealed
In the sentence given below, the underlined phrasal verb means: You should allow for delays when planning a journey.
(स) include something in a plan or calculation Explanation: include something in a plan or calculation
Choose the correct phrasal verb for the underlined word from the options that follow: The Chief guest distributed the prizes.
(अ) gave away Explanation: gave away
Choose the correct phrasal verb to fill in the blank: We must _____ expenses, or we’ll be getting into debt.
(द) cut down Explanation: cut down
Choose the correct meaning of “Strike while the iron is hot” from the given options:
(स) to take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists Explanation: to take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists
Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom from the options that follow: Turn a blind eye means to:
(ब) refuse to acknowledge a known truth Explanation: refuse to acknowledge a known truth
Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase: Have a midas touch means:
(अ) Ability to succeed in everything Explanation: Ability to succeed in everything
Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase: The pandemic has made everyone suspect that they are a bit under the weather at all times.
(स) Feeling sick or unhealthy Explanation: Feeling sick or unhealthy
Give the correct meaning of the underlined Idiom. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel in the execution of my design.
(द) Thwarted me Explanation: Thwarted me
Choose the correct meaning of the Italicised Idiom: The news of Rehan’s death spread like wild fire .
(अ) Spread rapidly Explanation: Spread rapidly
Choose the option that best explains the underlined idiom/phrase: The teacher always played the devil’s advocate to provoke discussion in the classroom.
(ब) Present a counter argument Explanation: Present a counter argument
Choose the option that best explains the underlined idiom/phrase: To throw down the glove means:
(द) To give a challenge Explanation: To give a challenge
Choose the correct meaning of the Italicised Idiom: Beware of that fellow. He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing .
(ब) Hypocrite Explanation: Hypocrite
From the following options, choose the correct phrase to fill in the blank space: The owner of the house ——- and gave us a bed for the night when our car broke down.
(अ) took us in Explanation: took us in
Choose a phrasal verb from the given ,options that meaningfully completes the sentence : He agreed to help but _____ when he found how difficult it was.
(स) backed out Explanation: backed out
Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb : She ___ the orphan as her own child.
(ब) brought up Explanation: brought up
