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Directions:
In each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idioms/ Phrases. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.
Question : 11
a storm in a tea cup
a) something which encourages
b) big fuss over a small matter
c) special positions
d) steam while having tea
Answer »Answer: (b)
a storm in a tea cup/a tempest in a teapot : a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important.
Here, big fuss over a small matter is the right option.
Look at the sentence : To quarrel for a joke is like a storm in a tea cup.
Question : 12
keep body and soul together
a) continue with his work
b) to have just enough to sustain
c) be physical and spiritual
d) maintain his health
Answer »Answer: (b)
keep body and soul together: stay alive especially in difficult circumstances; to have just enough to sustain.
Here, to have just enough to sustain is the right option.
Look at the sentence : Do you think a man can keep body and soul together by selling coconuts?
Question : 13
blue- blooded
a) of noble birth
b) of unknown origin
c) unhealthy
d) inferior
Answer »Answer: (a)
blue-blooded : relating to royalty and the nobility; aristocratic; of noble birth.
Here, of noble birth is the right option.
Look at the sentence : Pt. Nehru was a blue-blooded politician.
Question : 14
mare’s nest
a) worthless thing
b) joyful event
c) huge mistake
d) phenomenal discovery
Answer »Answer: (a)
mare’s nest : a discovery that seems interesting but is found to have no value; a very complicated situation; worthless thing.
Here, worthless thing is the right option.
Look at the sentence : The announced cure for the disease was merely another mare’s nest.
Question : 15
throw in the towel
a) acknowledge defeat
b) get success
c) concentrate more
d) fight with vigour
Answer »Answer: (a)
throw in the towel : to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying; acknowledge defeat.
Here, acknowledge defeat is the right option.
Look at the sentence : Do not give up now! It is too soon to throw in the towel (sponge).
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