Practice Idioms and Phrases Questions and Answers

• In each question, three meanings numbered I, II and III are given for the Idiom / Phrase highlighted in the sentence. Out of the given three meanings, onl...
• In each question, three meanings numbered I, II and III are given for the Idiom / Phrase highlighted in the sentence. Out of the given three meanings, onl...
• The paperwork was piled high, but she manages to beat the clock and finish it all.
• Both during and after the trial, she felt so black and blue .
• It is the result of feeling blue for so long that has now started affecting his physical health also.
• Roy took the lion's share of the money. All Sam got was a couple pennies.
• In each question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning...
• In each question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning...
• In each question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning...
• When two heavyweights have an argument, its best to  sit on the fence  and not make either of the turn against you. 
•    An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these three sentences. At the dro...
• An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these three sentences. The best thin...
• Joseph’s business partner took advantage of him by making a deal with their rival and left him high and dry .   I. Leaving someone in a heavi...
• The comedian in last night’s stand up show was struggling hard to keep the pot boiling .   I. To maintain the engagement or interest. II. To ...
• Although Nisha’s first two books were a huge success, she still shouldn’t rest on her laurels and keep going with the research. I. Satisfied with on...
• My brother said to me, “Don’t waste your time.”
• Directions: In the given questions, a statement with a blank is given. Fill the blank with the most suitable idiom/phrase to make the statement meaningful...
• Directions: In the given questions, a statement with a blank is given. Fill the blank with the most suitable idiom/phrase to make the statement meaningful...
• They doubt the maid has got _____________ so they do not keep much money at home.
• Her son took her to Amsterdam and fulfilled her wish, before she ________________.
• I thought the illness was going to take him, but now he is ______________.
• The agent did a _______________ on me and took away my hard-earned money. I should have been more careful.
• Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.   Raise the bar
• Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bang for the buck
• After their (A)/long argument the two brothers (B)/have at last (C)/worried the hatchet (D). No error (E)
• Australia destroyed the board (A)/in the swimming, (B)/with gold medals (C)/in every race (D). No error (E)
• To get bent out of shape
• I'm sure you understand that we can't have a mere inspector still wet behind the ears running a case of this importance.
• Downhill sports can easily cost you an apple of your eye without even seeing a mountain.
• The debut disc by this Burlington act is a straight-ahead return to the kind of woman-made tuneage that was all the game five, six years ago....
• But the point here is we cannot blow hot and cold on crime. It's either we stand up for law and order and justice, or we buckle under the crime wave....
• an idea that is based on feeling and for which there is no proof
• Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Back to square one        
• Get cold feet
• Play it by the ear
• The bee’s knees
• On the ball
• Have sticky fingers
• Break the bank
• His determination to spice up his story makes it sometimes read like a dime novel about a drink-crazed mafia don.