IDIOMS AND PHRASES-14

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idioms 14

1.What does ‘Hobson’s choice’ means? *

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(A) No choice at all

(B) Too many choices

(D) None of these

2.Our college is "within a stone’s throw" from here. The meaning of idiom: *

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(A) very far off

(B) at a very short distance

(D) none of these

3.It was raining cats and dogs means: *

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(A) heavy rain

(B) lack of rain

(D) thunder and lightning

4.He "took to heart" the death of his sister. The meaning of idiom : *

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(A) was unmoved by

(B) was ignored about

(D) was deeply affected by

5.He has burnt his fingers by attacking a constable means: *

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(A) Had a burn injury

(B) Got himself into trouble

(D) None of these

6.The celebrated painter’s works have been sold for a song means: *

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(A) at a very high price

(B) at a very low price

(D) along with a free song

7.He got a loan sanctioned by "greasing the palm" of the officer concerned. The meaning of idiom : *

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(A) Flattering

(B) Bribing

(D) Massaging

8.The idiom “tooth and nail” means: *

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(A) without weapon

(B) with all the power

(D) without courage

9. The phrase ‘at sea’ conveys more or less the same meaning as: *

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(A) perplexed

(B) displeased

(D) in danger

10. “Red-tape” means: *

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(A) revolutionary

(B) drastic change

(D) none of these

11.A non-conformist whose ideas or actions do not conform to others: *

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(A) an odd bird

(B) a free bird

(D) a snow bird

12. ‘She is a handful’ means: *

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(A) She is very small

(B) She is very smart

(D) She is an important person

13. ‘She is in the family way’ means: *

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(A) She is getting married

(B) She loves her family

(D) She is pregnant

14. “Take somebody for a ride” means: *

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(A) Help somebody

(B) Deceive somebody

(D) Hate somebody

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