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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-34
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Question 1 |
TAKE UP THE CUDGELS
To support somebody | |
To start a new business | |
To go on a holiday | |
To relax |
Question 1 Explanation:
‘Take up the cudgels’ means to support and defend someone strongly.
For example: She was there with her friend to take up the cudgels.
Question 2 |
AS THE CROW FLIES
To wander in jungles | |
In a straight line | |
To protect environment | |
To travel to a foreign land |
Question 2 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘as a crow flies’ means in a straight line, without any deviation.
For example: The destination is about 50 km. from here as the crow flies.
Question 3 |
TO CHAMP AT THE BIT
To be careless in making preparations | |
To show off | |
To be restlessly impatient | |
To win in a tournament |
Question 3 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘to champ at the bit’ means to be very eager. Hence, the correct answer is to be restlessly impatient.
For example: The students were champing at the bit to go for the trip.
Question 4 |
WITH A FLEA IN ONE'S EAR
To know secrets | |
To have severe headache | |
To be rebuked | |
To flatter someone |
Question 4 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘with a flea in one’s ear’ means to express a very sharp criticism of someone. Hence, the answer is ‘to be rebuked’.
For example: If he doesn't support on this issue, I'll put a flea in his ear.
Question 5 |
PIE IN THE SKY
Beautiful surroundings | |
Event unlikely to happen | |
Rainy season | |
Foreign traditions |
Question 5 Explanation:
Idiom, ‘pie in the sky’ means day dreaming about something which is not possible. Therefore, the correct option is ‘event unlikely to happen’.
For example: One must get real and not hold out for pie in the sky.
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