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- Direction for Individual Question Each 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-33
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Question 1 |
A BREAD-AND-BUTTER LETTER
An appointment letter | |
A contract termination letter | |
A letter to thank a host | |
A request to get donation for a noble cause |
Question 1 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘a bread-and-butter letter’ means a letter expressing thanks for hospitality.
Question 2 |
CLOAK-AND-DAGGER
Involving intrigue | |
To become very weak | |
Family feud | |
Fond of hunting |
Question 2 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘cloak-and-dagger’ means involving mystery and intrigue.
For example: Today’s episode will be a cloak-and-dagger one. Everyone is very excited.
Question 3 |
A FAIR CRACK OF THE WHIP
To go out for morning walk | |
To get a fair chance | |
To get unexpected success | |
To be routed |
Question 3 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘a fair crack of the whip’ means to give someone an opportunity and a fair chance to do something.
For example: They made sure that everyone participating in the competition got a fair crack of the whip.
Question 4 |
THE WORSE FOR WEAR
Worn out | |
Improbable | |
Far off | |
Frightening |
Question 4 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘the worse for wear’ means in a poor condition; worn out.
For example: The antique pieces kept in her backyard have started looking the worse for wear.
Question 5 |
IN THE CLEAR
Without any money | |
Without any knowledge of traditions | |
Very friendly | |
No longer in danger |
Question 5 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘in the clear’ means being free from suspicion or danger.
For example: The video clip of that night put her in the clear.
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