- 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-20
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Question 1 |
Under the thumb of:
beyond control of | |
under the nose of | |
active | |
under control of |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom ‘under the thumb of’ means controlled by someone or somebody.
For example: Clearly, he is under thumb of that gang. I hope he does not land up in an undesirable situation.
Question 2 |
Fall flat
to fail to stand | |
to fail to realize | |
to fail to maintain | |
to fail to produce intended effect |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom ‘fall flat’ refers to a situation where one is not able to generate a desired effect.
For example: My advice, as always, fell flat on my immature brother.
Question 3 |
The news of the President's death spread like wildfire.
spread rapidly | |
caused a major confusion | |
was a wild rumour | |
set the nation on fire |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom ‘spread like a wildfire’ means (disease or news) which spreads very quickly.
For example: The news of their relationship spread like wildfire.
Question 4 |
Negative arguments generally end up in smoke when team members sit together to discuss important strategies.
create hard feelings | |
lead to bad habits | |
spoil good understanding | |
become useless finally |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘go/end up in smoke’ means something planned is spoiled and wasted.
For example: He had prepared very well, but he could not clear the examination. His hard work ended up in smoke.
Question 5 |
To break the ice
To start doubting | |
To start a quarrel | |
To start a conversation | |
To break a friendship |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘to break the ice’ means to initiate a conversation.
For example: The trip contributed in breaking the ice among fresher students.
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