Here is the compilation of all previous year question of Phrases and Idioms – with answers.
Question:1) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
The alpha and the omega
Options:
1) Happy and sad
2) The beginning and the end
3) The love and the hatred
4) Truth and dare
Correct Answer: The beginning
and the end
Question:2In the following question,
out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the
meaning of the idiom/phrase.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Throw up the sponge
Options:
1) To attack
2) To laugh at someone
3) To surrender
4) To talk loudly
Correct Answer: To surrender
Question:3) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternativewhich best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
To put a spoke in one’s wheel
Options:
1) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
2) To maintain under all circumstances
3) To blame the other party
4) To put a difficulty in the way of progress
Correct Answer: To put a difficulty
in the way of progress
Question:4) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
At loggerheads
Options:
1) To suffer
2) In conflict with someone
3) To face tough competition
4) To be in do or die situation
Correct Answer: In conflict
with someone
Question:5) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One skilled in telling stories[08-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Options:
1) Ventral
2) Fanatic
3) Raconteur
4) Tyro
Correct Answer: Raconteur
Question:6) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the
best substitute of the phrase.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Fear of Fire
Options:
1) Arsonphobia
2) Astraphobia
3) Astrophobia
4) Arrhenphobia
Correct Answer: Arsonphobia
Question:7) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternativewhich best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
A wild goose chase
Options:
1) Fruitful search
2) Timely search
3) Useless search
4) Wrong decision
Correct Answer: Useless search
Question:8) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
A moot point
Options:
1) Agreeable
2) Disputed
3) Unclear
4) Unknown
Correct Answer: Disputed
Question:9) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[09-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Spick and Span
Options:
1) High and low
2) Dark and light
3) Neat and clean
4) Happy and sad
Correct Answer: Neat and clean
Question:10) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To draw the longbow
Options:
1) To nullify
2) To exaggerate
3) To underrate
4) To demarcate
Correct Answer: To exaggerate
Question:11) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
All agog
Options:
1) Avoid
2) Contentment
3) Amazed
4) Unsystematically
Correct Answer: Amazed
Question:12) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Not to mince matters
Options:
1) To be at ease
2) To not confuse others
3) To not interfere in others affairs
4) To speak out politely
Correct Answer: To speak out
politely
Question:13) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[09-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Kick the bucket
Options:
1) Loose temper
2) To delay a little longer
3) To die
4) To meet with an accident
Correct Answer: To die
Question:14) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[09-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
An axe to grind
Options:
1) To act bravely
2) To act like a fool
3) To have a selfish motive
4) To take risk
Correct Answer: To have a
selfish motive
Question:15)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[10-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Will-o-the wisp
Options:
1) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.
2) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
3) To spend recklessly.
4) Accept or leave the offer.
Correct Answer: Something that
is impossible to get or achieve.
Question:16) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[10-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To go through fire and water
Options:
1) To scold someone
2) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
3) To act without restraints
4) Something which hurts
Correct Answer: To experience
many dangers in order to achieve something
Question:17) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Chicken-hearted
Options:
1) Coward
2) Short tempered
3) Composed
4) Bold
Correct Answer: Coward
Question:18) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[10-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Red letter day
Options:
1) Starting day
2) Holiday
3) Significant day
4) Ending day
Correct Answer: Significant day
Question:19) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Ended in a fiasco
Options:
1) A complete failure
2) A successful event
3) Changed one completely
4) Twisted around
Correct Answer: A complete failure
Question:20) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[10-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Sow wild oats
Options:
1) To make someone fool
2) To make space to red
3) To take revenge
4) To waste time by doing foolish things
Correct Answer: To waste time by
doing foolish things
Question:21)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Live from hand to mouth
Options:
1) Filthy rich people
2) To be dependent on others
3) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra
4) Living in miserable conditions.
Correct Answer: To have enough
money to live on and nothing extra
Question:22) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To face the music
Options:
1) To bear the consequences
2) To disparage someone
3) To be hard of hearing
4) To enjoy a musical concert
Correct Answer: To bear the
consequences
Question:23)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Pillar to post
Options:
1) Main support of an object
2) One place to another
3) To be reluctant
4) To incite others
Correct Answer: One place to
another
Question:24) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Hobson’s choice
Options:
1) To choose first in row
2) To make a careful choice
3) No real choice at all
4) To seek all favourable alternatives to choose from
Correct Answer: No real choice
at all
Question:25) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Bequest
Options:
1) Accord
2) Damage
3) Complex
4) Withdraw
Correct Answer: Withdraw
Question:26) In the following
question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Adam’s ale
Options:
1) Gift
2) Food
3) Water
4) Belongings
Correct Answer: Water
Question:27)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[12-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To steal a march
Options:
1) To act in a foolish way
2) To break something
3) To outshine
4) To see a hidden meaning
Correct Answer: To outshine
Question:28)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[12-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
In a jiffy
Options:
1) Fail to win appreciation
2) In an appropriate manner
3) Something that is done very quickly
4) To fall in love
Correct Answer: Something that is done very quickly
Question:29)– In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase[12-AUG-2017 Shift-2].
Herculean task
Options:
1) Important task
2) Motivating
3) Optional to do
4) Very difficult task
Correct Answer: Very difficult task
Question:30)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
On tenterhooks
Options:
1) Flattery
2) In a disorganized manner
3) In anxious suspense
4) Speak quickly
Correct Answer: In anxious suspense
Question:31)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
The thin end of the wedge
Options:
1) In strict vigilance
2) Start of harmful development
3) Be aware of the trick
4) Not a worthy possession
Correct Answer: Start of harmful development
Question:32) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
To accept the gauntlet
Options:
1) To accept challenge
2) To accept defeat
3) To accept what is written in fate
4) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning
Correct Answer: To accept challenge
Question:33) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To wrangle over an ass’s shadow
Options:
1) To waste money over trifles
2) To punish a person severely for his arrogance
3) To quarrel over trifles
4) To keep away from extreme poverty
Correct Answer: To quarrel over trifles
Question:34) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Make one’s flesh creep
Options:
1) To confuse someone
2) To flatter someone
3) To abuse someone
4) To frighten someone
Correct Answer: To frighten someone
Question:35)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Damp squib
Options:
1) Complete failure
2) Complete knowledge
3) To motivate
4) To squander money
Correct Answer: Complete failure
Question:36)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Rise like a phoenix
Options:
1) Something memorable
2) Time to answer for one’s action
3) To become successful again
4) To make people happy
Correct Answer: To become successful again
Question:37) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Bear the palm
Options:
1) To face the consequences
2) To meet death
3) To be able to predict future
4) To win
Correct Answer: To win
Question:38)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
To give the devil his due
Options:
1) To punish the wrong person
2) To give credit to even a notorious person
3) To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own
4) To stand in the way of the devil
Correct Answer: To give credit to even a notorious person
Question:39) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To have a finger in every pie
Options:
1) To Fight with everybody
2) To be involved in a large and varied number of activities or enterprises
3) To make fun of everybody
4) To leave every job unfinished
Correct Answer: To be involved in a large and varied number of activities or enterprises
Question:40)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To make up one’s mind
Options:
1) To be prepared for unfavourable outcomes
2) To make a decision; decide
3) To overcome intense grief
4) To psyche oneself into believing that the task at hand is not impossible
Correct Answer: To make a decision; decide
Question:41)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
To Have bitten off more than you can chew
Options:
1) To eat voraciously and then fall sick
2) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the act
3) To have tried to do something which is too difficult
4) To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice the
effort to recover the loss
Correct Answer: To have tried to do something which is too difficult
Question:42) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Out of print
Options:
1) Not able to print due to being short on paper
2) A book no longer available from the publisher
3) Intentionally not mention some items in the article or book
4) All publishers refuse to publish your book
Correct Answer: A book no longer available from the publisher
Question:43) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
To hit the nail on the head
Options:
1) To take out frustration by beating a person
2) To make a wrong decision
3) To find exactly the right answer
4) To unwittingly fall into a trap]
Correct Answer: To find exactly the right answer
Question:44) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
On thin ice
Options:
1) To keep failing after repeated efforts
2) To endure a harsh winter
3) To keep one’s cool even in a tough situation
4) In a precarious or risky situation
Correct Answer: In a precarious or risky situation
Question:45) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To heave a sigh of relief
Options:
1) To ecome very tired with routine or boring work
2) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or
has ended
3) To Feel extremely sad over someone else’s misfortune
4) To Feel silent anger over real or perceived injustice
Correct Answer: To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended
Question:46) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To be on cloud nine
Options:
1) To extremely happy
2) To feely lucky
3) To experience the feeling of being intoxicated
4) To make one last attempt
Correct Answer: To extremely happy
Question:47) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
To have something on the brain
Options:
1) To be obsessed with something
2) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
3) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem
4) To think wistfully about past life
Correct Answer: To be obsessed with something
Question:48) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Not one’s cup of tea
Options:
1) To stop having breakfast
2) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the challenge
3) To be satisfied with less
4) Not one’s choice or preference
Correct Answer: Not one’s choice or preference
Question:49) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
In bad taste
Options:
1) Not suitable or offensive
2) To be a bad cook
3) To have a poor choice of fashion style
4) To epress honest harsh opinion about someone or something
Correct Answer: Not suitable or offensive
Question:50) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Once and for all
Options:
1) Now and for the last time; finally
2) To be successful in the first attempt
3) To do a charitable act for the benefit of everybody
4) To speak for the majority
Correct Answer: Now and for the last time; finally
Question:51)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To heave a sigh of relief
Options:
1) To ecome very tired with routine or boring work
2) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or
has ended
3) To Feel extremely sad over someone else’s misfortune
4) To Feel silent anger over real or perceived injustice
Correct Answer: To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ende
Question:52) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
To be on cloud nine
Options:
1) To extremely happy
2) To feely lucky
3) To experience the feeling of being intoxicated
4) To make one last attempt
Correct Answer: To extremely happy
Question:53)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
In black and white
Options:
1) Be colour blind
2) Not able to appreciate the finer things in life
3) Be excessively prejudiced against something or someone
4) A very clear choice that causes no confusion
Correct Answer: A very clear choice that causes no confusion
Question:54)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Out of date
Options:
1) Not have time; very busy
2) Not stick to the schedule
3) Fail to find a partner
4) Old-fashioned
Correct Answer: Old-fashione
Question:55)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
It goes without saying
Options:
1) To Silently bear the injustice
2) Something which is implied to be obvious
3) There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it
4) Break long relationship with someone
Correct Answer: Something which is implied to be obvious
Question:56)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
To let someone off
Options:
1) To let someone fall
2) To leave someone in his present state
3) To release someone from blame
4) To refuse to answer
Correct Answer: To leave someone in his present state
Question:57) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Barking up the wrong tree
Options:
1) Scolding the one who is innocent.
2) Expecting a favour from a heartless person.
3) Looking in the wrong place.
4) Requesting but in an arrogant manner.
Correct Answer: Looking in the wrong place.
Question:58) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Call it a day
Options:
1) To start a job wishing for success.
2) To take a break or a holiday.
3) Assign different days to different tasks.
4) To declare the end of a task.
Correct Answer: To declare the end of a task.
Question:59) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Ball is in your court
Options:
1) Put the blame on the other person.
2) Request someone to return your belonging.
3) It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
4) To tell someone politely about his/her mistake.
Correct Answer: It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
Question:60) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Best of both worlds
Options:
1) Two best teams compete with each other.
2) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different
opportunities.
3) Gods who rule heaven and earth.
4) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
Correct Answer: A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.
Question:61) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Give somebody a ring
Options:
1) Propose marriage
2) Inform about the death of a loved one
3) Call someone on the telephone
4) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship
Correct Answer: Call someone on the telephone
Question:62) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Leave no stone unturned
Options:
1) Search for the hidden treasure
2) Do a futile task
3) Be known for achieving a tremendous feat
4) Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something
Correct Answer: Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something
Question:63) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Get the message
Options:
1) Understand what is implied by a remark or action
2) Communicate using a secret language
3) Find it difficult to understand a different language
4) Fire someone from a job
Correct Answer: Understand what is implied by a remark or action
Question:64)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Keep at bay
Options:
1) Keep your problems to yourselves
2) to control something and prevent it from causing you problems
3) Not share a secret
4) Maintain a long distance relationship
Correct Answer: to control something and prevent it from causing you problems
Question:65) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
To go off the air
Options:
1) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed
2) To not eat food for a long period of time
3) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program
4) To waste time on silly or trivial things.
Correct Answer: To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program
Question:66) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
To make a fuss about
Options:
1) To be extremely delighted
2) To work hard for eventual success
3) To be very strict or have very high standards
4) An excessive display of attention or activity
Correct Answer: An excessive display of attention or activity
Question:67)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
To go to somebody’s head
Options:
1) To have a huge ego
2) To complain to the highest authority
3) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk
4) To arrive at the central point of the topic
Correct Answer: To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk
Question:68)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
To make amends
Options:
1) To make new friends
2) To feel guilty for something you have not done
3) To compensate
4) To make flimsy excuses
Correct Answer: To compensate
Question:69).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[31 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Pros and Cons
Options:
1) Professionals
2) Con artists
3) Professionals and con artists
4) Advantages and disadvantages
Correct Answer: Advantages and disadvantages
Question:70)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[31 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Once in a blue moon
Options:
1) Very rarely
2) Common
3) Predictable
4) Ordinary
Correct Answer: Very rarely
Question:71)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[31 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Fish out of water
Options:
1) Dehydrated
2) Comfortable position
3) An uncomfortable position
4) Fish in an aquarium
Correct Answer: An uncomfortable position
Question:72)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[30 August 2016-Afternoon Shift]
To add fuel to the fire
Options:
1)Prevent fire from dying out
2)Make the fire burn brightly
3)Make things worse
4)Waste fuel for no reason.
Correct Answer:Make things worse
Question:73)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[30 August 2016-Afternoon Shift]
To take to heart
Options:
1)To be greatly affected
2)To take something heartily
3)To strike at the heart, out of enjoyment
4)To suffer from heart disease
Correct Answer:To be greatly affected
Question:74)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[30 August 2016-Afternoon Shift]
To bring to light
Options:
1)To put on light
2)To reveal
3)To bring a light
4)To arrange light sufficiently
Correct Answer:To reveal
Question:75)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Beggar description
Options:
1) Cannot be described
2) Something described by a beggar
3) A poor account of something
4) A description of a beggar
Correct Answer: Cannot be described
Question:76).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Drag one’s feet
Options:
1) Make someting more complicated
2) Expedite
3) Be reluctant to act
4) Stop working
Correct Answer: Be reluctant to act
Question:77).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Hope against hope
Options:
1) Think wishfully from time to time
2) Hoped with good reason
3) Nurture an impossible hope
4) Pretend to hope
Correct Answer: Nurture an impossible hope
Question:78)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016-Evening Shift]
For keeps
Options:
1) Himself
2) Away
3) Forever
4) Hid
Correct Answer: Forever
Question:79).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016-Evening Shift]
Pale into insignificance
Options:
1) Seemed less important
2) Was less exciting
3) Was less hectic
4) Was dull and pale
Correct Answer: Seemed less important
Question:80)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016-Evening Shift]
With one voice
Options:
1) By one man
2) By one community
3) Unanimously
4) In disharmony
Correct Answer: Unanimously
Question:81) In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Smooth ruffled
feathers
Options:
1) Comb untidy hair
2) Make people feel less offended
3) Tousle someone’s hair
4) Stroke a pet animal
Correct Answer: Make people feel less offended
Question:82)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Assume airs
Options:
1) Take tight
2) Remain calm
3) Act innocent
4) Pretend superiority
Correct Answer: Pretend superiority
Question:83)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Play truant
Options:
1) Play a tyrant
2) Stay away from duty
3) Be responsible
4) Be alert
Correct Answer: Stay away from duty
Question:84)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016-Evening Shift]
Beat around the bush
Options:
1) Walk around the forest
2) Clean the bushy areas
3) Avoiding the main topic
4) Play around the forest
Correct Answer: Avoiding the main topic
Question:85)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016-Evening Shift]
Make room
Options:
1) Clean the room
2) Make space
3) Attain the room
4) Make a clean sweep
Correct Answer: Make space
Question:86)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016-Evening Shift]
Mend your ways
Options:
1) Happy with one’s behaviour
2) Sad with one’s behaviour
3) Destroy one’s behaviour
4) Improve one’s behaviour
Correct Answer: Improve one’s behaviour
Question:87).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Cat-nap
Options:
1 ) Rest
2 ) Fitful sleep
3 ) Long sleep
4 ) Short sleep
Correct Answer: Short sleep
Question:88).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016-Morning Shift]
To pull a long face
Options:
1 ) Looked happily
2 ) Looked surprised
3 ) Looked sad
4 ) Looked calm
Correct Answer: Looked sad
Question:89)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016-Morning Shift]
Fit her like a glove.
Options:
1 ) Too large
2 ) Too shabby
3 ) Too tight
4 ) Perfectly
Correct Answer: Perfectly
Question:90)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016-Evening Shift]
Caught red-handed
Options:
1) Caught by mistake
2) Caught with a red-handkerchief
3) Found wounded
4) Discovered in the act of doing
Correct Answer: Discovered in the act of doing
Question:91)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016-Evening Shift]
Gate crasher
Options:
1) Invader
2) Thief
3) Uninvited guest
4) Children
Correct Answer: Uninvited guest
Question:92)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016-Evening Shift]
To angle
Options:
1) To measure the river breadth
2) To fish with a net
3) To fish
4) To sit and watch the river
Correct Answer: To fish
Question:93)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016-Morning Shift]
To give oneself airs
Options:
1) Space to breathe
2) Time
3) Acting strange
4) Behaving arrogantly
Correct Answer: Behaving arrogantly
Question:94)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016-Morning Shift]
At a stone’s throw
Options:
1) At a short distance
2) At a place where quarrels take place
3) At a great distance
4) A quarry
Correct Answer: At a short distance
Question:95)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Bone of contention
Options:
1) A delicious non-vegetarian item
2) An item which made them content
3) Cause for quarrel
4) A link between them
Correct Answer: Cause for quarrel
Question:96)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Drive home
Options:
1) Find one’s roots
2) Emphasise
3) Refer
4) Draw
Correct Answer: Emphasise
Question:97).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016-Evening Shift]
To end in smoke
Options:
1) End without any practical result
2) End with positive result
3) Die in a burning house
4) Risk everything in a single venture
Correct Answer: End without any practical result
Question:98)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016-Evening Shift]
A left handed compliment
Options:
1) A subtle rebuke
2) Wholesome praise
3) An ambiguous compliment
4) A mild compliment
Correct Answer: An ambiguous compliment
Question:99)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Cut a sorry figure
Options:
1) Did not stand straight
2) Apologised for his remarks
3) Created a wrong impression
4) Made a poor impression
Correct Answer: Made a poor impression
Question:100)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016-Morning Shift]
To take to task
Options:
1) Forgave him
2) Slapped him
3) Gave him extra work
4) Reprimanded him
Correct Answer: Reprimanded him
Question:101)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Bring to light
Options:
1) Introduced
2) Revealed
3) Seen
4) Brought to life
Correct Answer: Revealed
Question:102).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Bad blood
Options:
1) Shooting
2) Anaemia
3) Enmity
4) Mourning
Correct Answer: Enmity
Question:103).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016-Evening Shift]
To beat about the bush
Options:
1) To try to win favours
2) To talk well
3) To talk about relevant things
4) To talk about irrelevant things
Correct Answer: To talk about irrelevant things
Question:104).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Maiden speech
Options:
1) Bachelor’s speech
2) First speech
3) Last speech
4) Extempore speech
Correct Answer: First speech
Question:105).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016-Morning Shift]
To get cold feet
Options:
1) Drenched
2) Fear
3) Felicitate
4) Fever
Correct Answer: Fear
Question:106)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Beside the mark
Options:
1) Perfect
2) Not to the point
3) Relevant
4) Charming
Correct Answer: Not to the point
Question:107)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016-Morning Shift]
On tenterhooks
Options:
1) Happy and excited
2) In suspense and anxiety
3) Angry and irritated
4) Surprised and shocked
Correct Answer: In suspense and anxiety
Question:108).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Old head on young shoulders
Options:
1) To be intelligent when old
2) To be old and yet look young
3) To be wise beyond his years
4) To be smarter with age
Correct Answer: To be wise beyond his years
Question:109)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016-Evening Shift]
A wild-goose chase
Options:
1) A fruitful search
2) A pointless search
3) To search for a wild-goose
4) A hunting expedition
Correct Answer: A pointless search
Question:110).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Hard of hearing
Options:
1) To be disturbed
2) To be confused
3) To be deaf
4) To be dumb
Correct Answer: To be deaf
Question:111)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[4 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Burn your boats
Options:
1) Have a burning desire to win
2) Become extremely tired after working very hard
3) Do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation
4) Want to spend money as soon as you get it
Correct Answer: Do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation
Question:112)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[4 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Dressing-down
Options:
1) Apply bandage
2) Wear an expensive gown
3) Give a scolding
4) Pretend
Correct Answer: Give a scolding
Question:113)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[4 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Null and void
Options:
1) Invalid
2) Observant
3) Uncontrolled
4) Homeless
Correct Answer: Invalid
Question:114).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[6 September 2016]
Blow one’s trumpet
Options:
1) To praise another
2) To praise a leader
3) To praise oneself
4) To praise a community
Correct Answer: To praise oneself
Question:115).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[6 September 2016]
Stick to his guns
Options:
1) Stand by his truth
2) Maintain his own opinion
3) Maintain his weapons
4) Maintain his anger
Correct Answer: Maintain his own opinion
Question:116)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[6 September 2016]
At sea
Options:
1) Journey
2) At a loss
3) Surprise
4) Sad
Correct Answer: At a loss
Question:117).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[7 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Straw in the wind
Options:
1) A light-weight object
2) A lucky charm
3) A game that kids play
4) An indication of what might happen
Correct Answer: An indication of what might happen
Question:118)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[7 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Face the music
Options:
1) Be applauded
2) Be ridiculed
3) Be punished
4) Be dismissed
Correct Answer: Be punished
Question:119)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[7 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Curry favour
Options:
1) Seek impartial judgement
2) Seek favourable attention
3) Prepare a dish
4) Attract attention
Correct Answer: Seek favourable attention
Question:120)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[8 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Evening of life
Options:
1) Old age
2) A party
3) Holiday
4) None of these
Correct Answer: Old age
Question:121)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[8 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Button her lip
Options:
1) Tell us more
2) Stop talking
3) Invite us too
4) Enjoy herself
Correct Answer: Stop talking
Question:122)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[8 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Invent cock and bull stories
Options:
1) Delightful fables
2) Eco-friendly accounts
3) Absurd and unlikely stories
4) Credible tales
Correct Answer: Absurd and unlikely stories
Question:123)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[9 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Put two and two together
Options:
1) Bad at mathematics
2) Poor financial condition
3) Reason logically
4) Forget something
Correct Answer: Reason logically
Question:124).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[9 September 2016-Morning Shift]
An axe to grind
Options:
1) Attack aggressively
2) Suffer a lot
3) Betray somebody
4) Have a selfish interest
Correct Answer: Have a selfish interest
Question:125).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[9 September 2016-Morning Shift]
Pick to pieces
Options:
1) Study something superficially
2) Complete a work entirely
3) Analyse critically
4) Select only what you need.
Correct Answer: Analyse critically
Question:126)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[10 September 2016-Evening Shift]
A Man of letters
Options:
1) Letter – writer
2) Proof – reader
3) Postman
4) Scholar
Correct Answer: Scholar
Question:127).In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[10 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Under a cloud
Options:
1) Shocked
2) Sad
3) Sick
4) Confused
Correct Answer: Sad
Question:128)In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.[10 September 2016-Evening Shift]
Bear in mind
Options:
1) Respect
2) Observe
3) Remember
4) Pretend to listen
Correct Answer: Remember
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