- 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-24
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Question 1 |
Unless you grease his palms he will not do your work.
talk to him | |
flatter him | |
beat him | |
bribe him |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom ‘grease somebody's palm’ means to bribe someone.
Question 2 |
You can easily overcome this situation if you keep your head.
keep faith in | |
remain calm | |
believe in | |
trust the others |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘keep your head/keep a clear head’ means to keep calm and compose during bad situations.
Question 3 |
All at sea
very proud | |
overjoyed | |
puzzled | |
excited |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom ‘all at sea’ means in a completely confused state.
For example: The Indian boy was all at sea when he visited Japan.
Question 4 |
To hit below the belt
to punish | |
to tie with a belt | |
to hit with a belt | |
to attack unfairly |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘to hit below the belt’ means attacking someone in an unfair manner.
For example: Tom hit John below the belt by blaming him for all the loss, because John was absent at the spot.
Question 5 |
At one's beck and call
to attend a call | |
to be helped by someone | |
to be useful to someone | |
to be dominated by someone |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘at somebody's beck and call’ means: always at the service of someone.
For example: Don't expect your mother at your beck and call.
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