Idioms and Phrases General English series#20
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Tricks of the trade
(A) A particular profession
(B) A trick to deceive
(C) Special skills or knowledge
(D) An easy task
Correct Answer : C
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In a nutshell
(A) Extremely pale
(B) Very briefly
(C) Under protection
(D) Without delay
Correct Answer : B
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Out for the count
(A) Very expensive
(B) Prepared for battle
(C) In a deep, insensible sleep
(D) Ready for scrutiny
Correct Answer : C
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Draw the line
(A) To accept someone’s idea
(B) To give a second chance
(C) To move on from a past relationship
(D) To set a limit on something
Correct Answer : D
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.
(A) To be enraged and show it
(B) to cause damage to someone
(C) to not recognize something good
(D) to be upset about something that happened in the past
Correct Answer : A
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Back on one’s feet
(A) To support the losing side
(B) Relive previous moments
(C) Well or successful again
(D) Forced to begin something again
Correct Answer : C
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Have a whale of a time
(A) Be extremely busy with work
(B) A good thing that seems bad at first
(C) Have an exceptionally fun or exciting experience
(D) Immediate involvement of everyone present
Correct Answer : C
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Come rain or shine, I will go to Paris tomorrow.
(A) At the last moment
(B) Whatever happens
(C) To decide later
(D) To come before the decided time
Correct Answer : B
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I had never seen him lose his temper, and he governed our company with an iron hand.
(A) In anxiety
(B) At the service
(C) To any degree
(D) strict and harsh control
Correct Answer : D
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Crocodile tears
(A) Hopeless situation
(B) Totally different
(C) False tears
(D) Of less worth
Correct Answer : C
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