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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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Questions : He knows how to break in horses.

(a) tend

(b) train

(c) force

(d) rear

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

break in : to train somebody/ something in something new that he must do.

The young horse was not yet broken in (trained to carry a rider).

The best option is train

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Question : 1

My uncle’s business has gone to the dogs.

a) is dead

b) is sick

c) is angry

d) is ruined

Answer: (d)

go to the dogs : to go into a very bad state ; ruin.

This firm has gone to the dogs since the new management took over.

The best option is is ruined

Question : 2

Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning.

a) greed

b) boasting

c) pride

d) jealousy

Answer: (b)

tall tales : something that a person talks about in a very proud way ; boasting.

My uncle claims that he was raised in a drainage ditch, but it’s just another of his tall tales.

The best option is boasting

Question : 3

I stirred the hornet’s nest by my honest statement.

a) caused anger in many people

b) stopped people criticizing someone

c) acted with energy and interest

d) responded to criticism angrily

Answer: (a)

stir the hornets’ nest : a difficult situation in which a lot of people get very angry.

His letter to the papers stirred up a real hornets’ nest.

The best option is caused anger in many people

Directions:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

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Question : 4

Teething problems

a) Problems at the start of a new project

b) Problem of having good dentist

c) Oral problems

d) Problems for quite a long time in adjusting in the new place

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

To make amends

a) To feel guilty for something you have not done

b) To make flimsy excuses

c) To make new friends

d) To compensate

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

To chip on his shoulder

a) Wearing your battle scars like medals

b) Uniform decorated with stars and medals

c) Holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight

d) To have huge responsibilities on one’s shoulders

Answer: (c)

‘To chip on his shoulder’ — Holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight.

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