- 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-5
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Question 1 |
To end in smoke
To have a smoke | |
To get spread | |
To fail | |
To burn slowly |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom ‘To end in smoke’ means: Not getting successful or getting completely ruined.
For example: His business ended in smoke.
Question 2 |
He was progressing by leaps and bounds because of his hard work.
Rapidly | |
Slowly | |
With difficulty | |
Dishonestly |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom ‘By leaps and bounds’ means: Fast paced, rapid progresses
For example: Raj progressed in his law career by leaps and bounds because of his cunningness.
Question 3 |
The student is on the verge of breakdown.
On the brink of | |
At the outset of | |
In the midst of | |
At the risk of |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom ‘on the verge of’ means: To be on the point of or on the brink of something. At the border line.
For example: When she came back from office, she was on the verge of a break down
Question 4 |
My repeated attempts to get refund from the civic authorities were of no avail.
Successful | |
Planned | |
Futile | |
Postponed |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘To be of no avail’ means: To make futile or useless attempts without getting any success.
For example: I tried to plead with her to grant him his claim but to no avail.
Question 5 |
In the securities scam, the national credibility was at stake.
On trial | |
Under pressure | |
In danger | |
Challenged |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom 'at stake' means: The danger of losing everything.
For example: I have put everything at stake to win this suit.
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