Idioms and Phrases Exercise No- 17

Exercise-17

Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics in choose the one which best expresses the sentence.

1.Inflation in (running riot) and prices are out of control.

(a) becoming unbearable

(b) causing depression

(c) behaving wild

(d) moving upward

2. Do you know why I avoid this man? (He has a bee in bonnet).

(a) is crazy

(b) is ambitious

(c) is over confident

(d) is frustrated

(e) is suspicious

3. Seem is a little (hard of hearing). (Stenographers’ Exam, 1994)

(a) inaudible

(b) disinterested

(c) deaf

(d) insensitive

4. The recently won brand new Marti car is (worth a Jew’s eye for) Rakish.

(a) a costly item.

(b) unnecessary

(c) not a worthy possession

(d) a possession of high value

5. Sachem should do his own work instead of always (back-seat driving.)

(a) teasing others

(b) offering advice without responsibility

(c) interfering in others affairs

(d) being critical of the work being  done by others

6. To tell you (in a nutshell,) lust for power and money has almost spoiled him. (Bank P.O. 1994)

(a) as objectively as possible

(b) in a simple and brief manner

(c) an actual experience described  vividly

(d) to take in confidence

7. He did the mischief and I had to (carry the can).

(a) get into trouble

(b) accept the blame

(c) face the repercussions

(d) share the responsibility

8. It is (high time) that India did something about the population problem. (Asset Grade, 1994)

(a) auspicious moment

(b) desired occasion

(c) appropriate time

(d) already late  

9. (At the eleventh hour 😉 Gradual arrived and saved him from the crisis.

(a) one hour before twelve

(b) right at the end

(c) at the last minute

(d) when in trouble

10. The servant had to confess his mistake when he was (caught red handed).

(a) caught easily

(b) caught in the right time

(c) caught in the act of committing crime

(d) caught in a preplanned way

11. She was in a (brown study) and did not notice my entrance. (Central Excise, 1995)

(a) reverie

(b) fear

(c) sleep

(d) dream      

12.Since Peter can be boring, teaching his works is not (every lecturer’s cup of tea).

(a) refreshing drink

(b) what one likes and can do well

(c) routine work

(d) not liked by most people

13. By refusing to finance my industrial projects, the bank (threw a spanner) in them.

(a) defeated

(b) disappointed

(c) sacked

(d) sabotaged

14. The people of the town considered her a (scarlet woman) for her old habits.

(a) a whore

(b) a troublesome lady

(c) an ominous person

(d) a woman suffering from a mania

15. The authorities (took him to the task) for this negligence. (S.B.I.P.O. 1994)

(a) forced him to resign

(b) suspended his assignment

(c) reprimanded him

(d) gave him additional work

Answers:-

1.(c)         2. (a)

3. (c)        4. (d)

5. (5)       6. (5)

7. (b)       8. (d)

9. (c)       10. (c)

11. (a)     12. (b)

13. (d)    14. (a)

15. (c)

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