Idioms and Phrases: Test-10

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-10

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Question 1

In a nutshell

A	angrily
B	casually
C	writing
D	brief

Question 1 Explanation:

The idiom, ‘in a nutshell’ means to express something concisely. For example: To put it in a nutshell, we need to start with our project from today itself so that it is completed within a week.

Question 2

From the bottom of my heart

A	sincerely
B	lowest position
C	totally
D	wholly

Question 2 Explanation:

The idiom from the bottom of your heart means with a sincere and pure feeling. For example: She requested everyone from the bottom of her heart to donate blood.

Question 3

A hard nut to crack

A	a foolish search
B	a difficult problem
C	an easy question
D	expensive thing

Question 3 Explanation:

The idiom, ‘a hard/tough nut to crack’ means a very difficult problem to solve. For example: To study abroad in good university is a hard nut to crack for a middle class student.

Question 4

A lame excuse

A	unsatisfactory explanation
B	good explanation
C	useless talk
D	ill feelings

Question 4 Explanation:

The idiom, ‘a lame excuse’ means an unconvincing justification or explanation. For example: He made lame excuses to hide the reason for being late.

Question 5

At a loss

A	expert
B	unable
C	able
D	defeat

Question 5 Explanation:

The idiom, ‘at a loss’ means not having any idea what to say or do. For example: I am at a loss what topic to start studying for the exams. I fear that I might fail in these exams.

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