Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The coach was trying to twist the player’s arm by asking him to practice throughout the day.

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    To try to force someone to do something
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    To refrain from resting
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    To train someone in warfare
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    To console the weak
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Answer : 1. "To try to force someone to do something"
Explanation :

To try to force someone to do something. This idiom implies putting pressure on someone to do something they might not want to do.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cast aside

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    To blow up
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    To bear with
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    To display
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    To reject
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Answer : 4. "To reject"
Explanation :

To reject. This idiom means to discard or reject something or someone.


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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pocket an insult

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    Insult someone strongly
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    Endure insult and protest
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    Tolerate insult without protest
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    Rebel against insult
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Answer : 3. "Tolerate insult without protest"
Explanation :

Tolerate insult without protest. This idiom suggests enduring an insult without reacting.

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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 A skeleton in the cupboard

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    A popular fact which is not hidden
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    A popular fact to be kept secret
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    An embarrassing fact not to be kept secret
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    An embarrassing fact to be kept secret
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Answer : 4. "An embarrassing fact to be kept secret"
Explanation :

An embarrassing fact to be kept secret. This idiom refers to a hidden and potentially shameful or embarrassing truth.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Fly into a passion

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    To be aggressive at times
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    To become aggressive often
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    To become angry suddenly
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    To be always angry
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Answer : 3. "To become angry suddenly"
Explanation :

"Flying into a passion" means to experience a sudden and intense burst of anger. It describes the act of becoming angry swiftly and passionately, often in response to a specific situation or trigger. This idiom does not imply a constant state of aggression but rather a sudden emotional outburst.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Like a cakewalk

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    Smooth surface
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    Pleasant experience
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    Easy task
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    Active
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Answer : 3. "Easy task"
Explanation :

"Like a cakewalk" describes something that is extremely easy or a task that requires little effort.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 All eyes

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    Watching with anger
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    Watching eagerly
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    Watching with no interest
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    Not watching at all
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Answer : 2. "Watching eagerly"
Explanation :

"All eyes" implies that everyone is watching eagerly or with great interest.

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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 In weal and woe

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    In sad and gloomy days
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    In happiness and good times
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    In prosperity and adversity
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    In despair and failure
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Answer : 3. "In prosperity and adversity"
Explanation :

"In weal and woe" means in both good times (prosperity) and bad times (adversity).

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