A person whose ‘head’ is in the ‘clouds’ is –
Correct answer(s):
- a day dreamer
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Idioms and Phrases
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The second-anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 15. Which of the following is the correct phrase for ‘will be held’ above?
Correct answer(s):
- comes off
He will come in no time. Here the idiom “in no time” means –
Correct answer(s):
- never in future
What is the meaning of ‘White Elephant’?
Correct answer(s):
- A very coslty or troublesome possession
Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom “Swan song”.
Correct answer(s):
- last work
‘Boot leg’ means to-
Correct answer(s):
- smuggle
What is the meaning of the expression ‘bottom line’?
Correct answer(s):
- The essential point
What is the meaning of the idiom ‘a round dozen’?
Correct answer(s):
- a full dozen
Dog days means –
Correct answer(s):
- hot weather
What is the meaning of ‘Soft Soap’?
Correct answer(s):
- Flatter for self motives
The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable that it cannot be described in words. – Which is the best phrase for the underlined expression?
Correct answer(s):
- beggars description
Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. – What does the italicized idiom above mean?
Correct answer(s):
- in cool brain and calculated thought
The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern technology. – Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the underlined idiom above?
Correct answer(s):
- opened a new chapter
Maiden speech means?
Correct answer(s):
- First speech
‘Pros and cons’ means ____?
Correct answer(s):
- Merits and demerits
Do you feel ____ taking a walk?
Correct answer(s):
- like
‘Cry wolf’ means?
Correct answer(s):
- Give a false alarm
Choose the phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
Correct answer(s):
- reproduction and death
Complete the sentence with appropriate idiom. Never ____ the poor.
Correct answer(s):
- look down upon
‘At a low ebb’ means-
Correct answer(s):
- Decreasing