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IDIOMS AND PHRASES (BACKUP) MCQs

Idioms & Phrases

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Question 211. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
The prince did not take after the king.
  1.    run after
  2.    follow
  3.    precede
  4.    resemble
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> resemble
Question 212. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by
  1.    soon
  2.    finally
  3.    gradually
  4.    unexpectedly
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> gradually
Question 213. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
  1.    Pretended sorrow
  2.    Tears a crocodile
  3.    A weeping crocodile
  4.    Mild regret
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Pretended sorrow
Question 214. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
  1.    elevated
  2.    rewarded
  3.    punished
  4.    reprimanded
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> reprimanded
Question 215. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
  1.    returned my kindness
  2.    did an act of kindness
  3.    improved my prospects
  4.    became suddenly good
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> did an act of kindness
Question 216. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
  1.    Careful
  2.    Considerate
  3.    Polite
  4.    Upright
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Answer: Option D. -> Upright
Question 217. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
  1.    giving bribes to get his work done
  2.    seeking advice from one and all
  3.    helping those who help him
  4.    making the best use of a favourable situation
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> making the best use of a favourable situation
Question 218. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
  1.    already late
  2.    appropriate time
  3.    desired occasion
  4.    auspicious moment
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> already late
Question 219. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.
  1.    Boosting the claims of
  2.    Championing the cause of
  3.    Seeking help of others for
  4.    Moving about with
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Championing the cause of
Question 220. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
  1.    give publicity to
  2.    publicly condemn
  3.    keep away from
  4.    not sympathise with
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> keep away from

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