Select the most appropriate idiom that can 4.

Complete a task swiftly

substitute the underlined segment in the given Under the weather
sentence. 1. Raining heavily
The constant noise from the construction site next 2. Late to reach due to bad weather
door is starting to make me extremely angry. 3. Minor sickness
1. drive me up the wall 2. bringing me round 4. Surrounded by serious problems of job
3. shove me under the table 4. driving me blind Select the most appropriate option to complete the
Select the option that can substitute the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
word segment with the most appropriate idiom. I have been ________ over the two options in my head
Denim jackets are in fashion these days. and I think we should go with the first one.
1. in a nut-shell 2. in lieu of 1. seeing 2. mulling
3. in vogue 3. looking 4. obsessing
4. in hand It was apparent that she was faking sorrow at the
Spill the beans death of her stepdaughter.
1. To make fun of someone 1. shedding crocodile tears
2. Reveal a secret 2. biting her own tongue
3. Not that difficult to comprehend 3. cutting mustard
4. Act rudely to someone 4. calling a spade, a spade
In question, four alternatives are given for the idiom Still waters run deep
under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which 1. A very serious situation
best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom. 2. Desperate measures made in order to come out of
Mr. Avinash is very nice and friendly, but his brother a difficult situation
is very toffee-nosed. 3. To have passion or great intelligence underneath a
1. A person who thinks he is of a high social class calm expression
and looks down on people of lower class 4. To be confused or not understand something
2. A person who is arrogant and cruel Hornet’s nest
3. A person who thinks he is intelligent and perfect 1. Filthy and shabby appearance
4. A person who never trusts anyone 2. Difficult and unpleasant situation
After much of efforts, I could finally hit the nail on 3. Happy and enjoyable moments
the head and succeed. 4. A treasure full of wealth
1. Accidentally injure oneself In the blink of an eye
2. Speak or act precisely 1. Do something dangerous out of excitement
3. Make an error 2. In an extremely short time
3. Become very confused Select the most appropriate meaning of the given
4. Make someone confused idiom.
It turned out to be a wild-goose chase for the police. Up in arms
1. Engage patiently 1. Standing tall
2. Hastily jump to conclusions 2. Doing exercise
3. Fruitless pursuit or search 3. Ready to fight 4. Unable to do
4. Fruitful pursuit or search something
After having worked on the study non-stop for In the following questions a statement has been
twenty-three years, Harvey finally called it a day last given with highlighted text. Select the options that
week. can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.
1. Stopped working on something The judge was extremely angry at the attitude of the
2. Started a new job culprit.
3. Honed a new skill 1. Play by the ear 2. Make one’s blood boil
4. Decided to revise 3. Throw caution to the wind
Low count of sales, despite the sincere efforts of the 4. Back to the drawing board
sales executive, has put her team in a very difficult Select the idiom that best describes the underlined
situation to escape from. segment.
1. Cut to the chase 2. Bury the hatchet You shouldn’t stress much. This unpleasant
3. Right off the bat situation could be hiding something positive in it.
4. In a tight corner 1. over the moon
In the following questions a statement has been 2. hit the nail on the head
given with highlighted text. Select the options that 3. every cloud has a silver lining 4. on cloud nine
can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
The trainee performed the task with extreme ease. underlined idiom.
1. A piece of cake 2. Call it a day The old man started to blow his own trumpet at the
3. At the eleventh hour 4. Swan song meeting.
Select the most appropriate meaning for the given 1. Be friendly
idiom. 2. Talk boastfully about oneself
Fall into line 3. Support one’s cause 4. Make fun of
1. Searching something Select the most appropriate meaning of the
2. Adhere to rules underlined idiom.
3. Fuming and shouting 4. Straight road to walk They have been living from hand-to-mouth since
they lost their property in that case.
1. Awkward situation 2. Deal with a troublesome 2. Misunderstand a message
person 3. Look for implied meaning
3. Come to nothing 4. Read a poem
4. Have just enough money to spend on basic needs Completely mistaken
Select the most appropriate meaning for the given 1. Bite the bullet
idiom. 2. All wet
Mincing walk 3. Hunger pangs
1. Giant and huge garden 4. Though thick and thin
2. Small and delicate steps Choose the most suitable idiom for the given
3. Show and tell arena 4. Big and large situation.
house Your friend has already told me everything about
Select the option that best expresses the meaning of your secret surprise that you were planning for the
the underlined idiom. last two weeks.
Irene pulled a face when she heard that John was 1. To keep something under your hat
coming for the meeting. 2. Behind closed doors
1. Show that you get on extremely well with 3. To spill the beans 4. My lips are sealed
someone
2. Show that you are relaxed and in control You are wasting time by arguing just for the sake of
3. Show that you do not like something by making an argument and that too just the opposite of what we
unpleasant expression confirm.
4. Show that you are kind and empathetic 1. Throw caution to the wind
Select the most appropriate meaning of the 2. The devil is in the details
underlined idiom. 3. Play devil’s advocate 4. Beat around the bush
He escaped the train disaster by the skin of his In the following questions a statement has been
teeth. given with highlighted text. Select the options that
1. By a very narrow margin can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.
2. Inconsistency in statements He is too afraid of heights after the bungee jumping
3. By a huge margin experience.
4. Entrust someone with everything 1. Light at the end of tunnel 2. Pour out one’s heart
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given 3. Once bitten twice shy 4. Break the bank
idiom.
Read between the lines. Select the option that can substitute the underlined
1. Read text in an unknown language word segment with the most appropriate idiom.
26 January 1950 is a memorable day for the Select the most appropriate meaning of the given
countrymen. idiom.
1. green thumb 2. out of the blue To be in hot water
3. red letter 4. black and white 1. To get into a difficult situation in which you are in
Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the danger of being choked to death
underlined segment in the given sentence. 2. To get into a difficult situation in which you are in
I was undecided for a long time to select the right danger of being drowned
course of study after my senior secondary exam. 3. To get into a difficult situation in which you are in
1. beating around the bush 2. sitting on the fence danger of being burnt
3. knocking around 4. on fool’s errand 4. To get into a difficult situation in which you are in
danger of being criticised or punished
Select the most appropriate idiom that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
“I don't feel like hanging out today. I'm feeling a bit
unwell.”
1. under the coat 2. under the weather
3. over the moon 4. near the horizon
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined idiom in the following sentence.
Qualifying for JEE Advanced has given Abhikriti a
shot in the arm.
1. A trivial annoyance 2. A dose of medication
3. Put in trouble 4. A boost or stimulant
Choose the most suitable idiom for the given
situation.
They don’t talk to him anymore as he brought
disgrace to the family by robbing the bank. They have
ousted him and consider him as insult to the family
name. He is ________
1. a crying wolf 2. a black sheep
3. a dark horse 4. a fish out of water