idioms & phrases section 1 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

He struck several bad patches before he made good.

a) eliminated many difficulties

b) went through many illnesses

c) had many professional difficulties

d) came across bad weather

Question : 2

He talked over the matter for an hour but without any result.

a) assessed

b) fought about

c) discussed

d) surveyed

Question : 3

Cut a sorry figure

a) Did not stand straight

b) Apologised for his remarks

c) Created a wrong impression

d) Made a poor impression

Question : 4

Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Red-tape

a) official procedures causing delay

b) label red for something dangerous

c) to be cleared very fast

d) a procedure for close scrutiny

Question : 5

Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. steal someone’s thunder

a) take credit for something someone else did

b) poor cry

c) a useless attemp

d) everything

Question : 6

Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To eat one’s own words

a) to offer bribe with sweet words

b) to listen carefully

c) to remain silent

d) forced to retract one’s own statement