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Directions:

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

Question : 1

Blow one’s trumpet

a) To praise a leader

b) To praise oneself

c) To praise a community

d) To praise another

Answer: (b)

to praise a oneself

Blow one’s trumpet = talk boastfully about one’s achievement.

Look at the sentence : He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined to speak.

Question : 2

pick to pieces

a) complete a work entirely

b) analyse critically

c) select only what you need.

d) study something superficially

Answer: (b)

pick to pieces : to criticize somebody

Here, analyse critically is the right option.

Look at the sentence : You have just picked her to pieces leave her alone !

Question : 3

curry favour

a) seek favourable attention

b) prepare a dish

c) attract attention

d) seek impartial judgement

Answer: (a)

curry favour : to try to get somebody to like or support you by praising or helping.

Here, seek favourable attention is the right option.

Look at the sentence : He’s always trying to carry favour with the boss.

Question : 4

cut the mustard

a) to score average

b) to perform well

c) to underperform

d) to get under expectations

Answer: (b)

cut the mustard : to be as good as expected or required.

Look at the sentence : I did not cut the mustard as a hockey player.

Here, to perform well is the right option

Question : 5

Feather one’s own nest

a) Work hard at home

b) build a home

c) make money in an improper way

d) Decorate

Answer: (c)

make money in an improper way

Feather one’s own nest = to make yourself rich especially in a way that is unfair or dishonest.

Look at the sentence : You always try to feather your own nest first.

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