IDIOMS & PHRASES SET – 1
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been given, followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/proverb.
- A fair crack of the whip
(1) Severe punishment
(2) A good cheek
(3) A period of important
(4) Failure of administration
Ans:- (3) A period of important
- To talk one’s head off
(1) To talk loudly
(2) To talk in whispers
(3) To talk to oneself
(4) To talk excessively
Ans:- (4) To talk excessively
- To hold something in leash
(1) To restrain
(2) To disappoint
(3) To dismiss
(4) To discourage
Ans:- (1) To restrain
- To play fast and loose
(1) To truth others
(2) To be undependable
(3) To cheat people
(4) To hurt somebody’s feelings
Ans:- (2) To be undependable
- All Agog
(1) Everybody
(2) All ready
(3) Restless
(4) Almighty
Ans:- (3) Restless
- To frame a person
(1) To befool someone
(2) To make one appear guilty
(3) To praise someone
(d) A narrow escape
Ans:- (2) To make one appear guilty
- A close shave
(1) A lucky escape
(2) A clean shave
(3) A well guarded secret
(4) A narrow escape
Ans:- (4) A narrow escape
- To keep one’s head
(1) To be agile and active
(2) To keep calm
(3) To think calm
(4) None of these
Ans:- (2) To keep calm
- To cross swords
(1) To fight
(2) To defend
(3) To kill
(4) To rob
Ans:- (1) To fight
- A snake in the grass
(1) Secret or hidden enemy
(2) Unforeseen happening
(3) Unrecognisable danger
(4) Irreliable’ person
Ans:- (3) Unrecognisable danger
