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Idioms and Phrases: Test-31
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Question 1 |
BLOW BY BLOW
Eruptions in quick succession from a great volcano | |
Continuously raining with thunders | |
Describe an event as it occurred in every detail | |
A rapid decline of business leading to its closure |
Question 1 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘blow by blow’ means giving a detailed description in order in which they occurred for a particular event.
For example: The history book gave us a blow by blow account of the French Revolution.
Question 2 |
BY HOOK OR BY CROOK
In a completely insane manner | |
In whatever way one can | |
Being very evil and destructive | |
To be very tenacious |
Question 2 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘by hook or by crook’ means to do some task by trying every possible way.
For example: China has decided to decrease its population by hook or by crook.
Question 3 |
CHOCK-A-BLOCK
Filled to capacity | |
Not being able to fulfill one's desires | |
Blocking somebody's path to progress | |
Suffocation caused due to living in a congested area |
Question 3 Explanation:
‘Chock-a-block’ means filled completely with people or things.
For example: Her blog is chock-a-block with information about sewing.
Question 4 |
A FEATHER IN ONES'S CAP
Accumulating more money or property | |
Taking more burden on oneself | |
Being felicitated for one's artistic merits | |
Something achieved that constitutes a victory |
Question 4 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘a feather in one’s cap’ means achieving something very good.
For example: Winning this competition will be a feather in my cap.
Question 5 |
FOR GOOD
For a good cause | |
Temporarily | |
Permanently | |
Seriously |
Question 5 Explanation:
‘For good’ means forever; permanently.
For example: The memories of this journey will stay with us for good.
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