- 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-22
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Question 1 |
A white elephant.
an extinct species of elephant found in Burma | |
a report by the government to give Information | |
huge and colossal waste of human energy | |
costly and troublesome possession useless to its owner |
Question 1 Explanation:
‘A white elephant’ means something expensive, but has no use.
For example: The expensive pearl necklace Rajneet purchased proved to be a white elephant a couple of years later.
Question 2 |
As a businessman, my father always maintained that his transactions constituted an open book.
an account book always open | |
a book of open confessions | |
an opening for new ventures | |
straight forward and honest dealings |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom ‘an open book’ means someone who is easy to understand, has no secrets.
Question 3 |
The project advanced by leaps and bounds.
rapidly | |
slowly | |
sharply | |
simply |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom ‘by leaps and bounds’ means within no time, quickly.
Question 4 |
Indian police is, on the whole, high handed in dealing with citizens.
kind | |
prompt | |
overbearing | |
adept |
Question 4 Explanation:
‘High handed (Adjective)’ means being inconsiderate and authoritative, harsh.
Question 5 |
Since you couldn't accept a timely warning. It’s no use repenting now. Why cry over spilt milk?
cry over irreparable loss | |
to regret uselessly | |
cry needlessly | |
feel guilty of |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom ‘why cry over spilt milk’ means to cry without any reason and repent when nothing can be changed.
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