- These tests are a check for your learning and your level with respect to the basic vocabulary skills.
- Directions for individual questionsEach question has a sentence that uses an idiom or phrase. You need to identify the apt meaning of the idiom/phrase from the given options.
Idioms and Phrases: Test-18
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Question 1 |
If you develop friendship with an individual you must stand by him through thick and thin.
think about his/her welfare | |
under all circumstances | |
to accompany through a thick forest | |
in day and night |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘through thick and thin’ means to support someone in the good as well as bad situations.
For example: Raj and Simon’s relationship is an epitome of pure friendship. They have always stood with each other through thick and thin.
Question 2 |
I hope to talk him over to our view.
oppose | |
analyze | |
convince | |
support |
Question 2 Explanation:
‘To talk over someone’ means to discuss something with someone.
For example: I wanted him to apologize and talk this topic over.
Question 3 |
at the eleventh hour
too late | |
too early | |
immediately | |
at the last moment |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘at the eleventh hour’ means at the last possible moment.
For example: You will always be under stress if you delay your work for the eleventh hour.
Question 4 |
to burn one's fingers
to get hurt physically. | |
to suffer financial losses | |
to find work | |
to suffer nervous breakdown |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘to burn one's fingers means’ too suffer an undesirable result because of some action.
Have a look at the sentence: Many people burn their fingers when they found out that the costly paintings they purchased were fake.
Question 5 |
Fresh out of college, Ram found it difficult to get a job as he was wet behind the ears.
unsuitable | |
inexperienced | |
unhealthy | |
irresponsible |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘wet behind the ears’ means young and inexperienced.
For example: He may be wet behind the ears, but he is well trained and deserving.
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