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Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Question : 21

Shyam Prasad was a chip of the old block.

a) an experienced old man

b) a common boy of the locality

c) someone similar in character to one’s father

d) a being of the old generation

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

a chip off the old block : a person who is very similar to their mother or father in the way they look or behave.

She enjoys bossing people around just like her mother used to do - she’s a real chip off the old block!

The best option is someone similar in character to one’s father

Question : 22

My father is undoubtedly an arm-chair critic.

a) someone who gives advice based on practice not theory

b) someone who gives advice based on experience

c) someone who never gives advice

d) someone who gives advice based on theory not practice

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

an arm-chair critic : knowing about a subject through books and television, rather than by doing it for yourself.

He is such an armchair critic; he has no experience in the subject but he is ready to give plenty of advice.

The best option is someone who gives advice based on theory not practice

Question : 23

Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.

a) taught like a teacher

b) referred to religious books

c) provided minute details

d) spoke like a preacher

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

chapter and verse : the exact details of something, especially by the exact place where particular information may be found.

I can’t give chapter and verse, but that’s the rough outline of our legal position.

The best option is provided minute details

Question : 24

I threw up my cards for want of funds.

a) looked out for help

b) gave up my plan

c) gambled all my money

d) put my whole income at stake

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

throw up cards : to give in ; to confess defeat

Things looked black for her, but she did not intend to throw up the cards on that account.

The best option is gave up my plans

Question : 25

Russel Peters really brought the house down with his spectacular performance at the Club yesterday.

a) amused the audience greatly

b) pulled down a

c) defamed a family building

d) passed a bill unanimously

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

bring the house down : to make everyone laugh or cheer, especially at a performance in the theatre.

She really brought down the house with her comedy.

The best option is amused the audience greatly

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