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IDIOMS AND PHRASES MCQ FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS
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Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom in italics.
(1.)He always cuts both ends.
a.)works for both sides
b.)inflicts injuries on others
c.)argues in support of both sides of the issue
d.)behaves dishonestly
e.)creates discord among trends
(2.)He is temporarily in charge of the company and is trying to feather his nest.
a.)raise the image of the company
b.)bring order and discipline in the company
c.)act for his own future benefits
d.)practice his own brand of management philosophy
e.)diversify the products of the company
(3.)Chandu used very ugly words against his kind uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him.
a.)He abused and insulted him
b.)He threw the challenge
c.)He behaved as if he was very great and important person
d.)He put several conditions for negotiation
e.)He showed his readiness to leave the place
(4.)The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on tenterhooks.
a.)In excited wait
b.)In seething anger
c.)On constant move
d.)In anxious suspense
(5.)Do not ride rough shod over the poor.
a.)Give undue importance to
b.)Hate
c.)Treat harshly
d.)Pamper
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(6.)He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice-Principal.
a.)Became suddenly good
b.)Improved my prospects
c.)Did an act of kindness
d.)Returned my kindness
(7.)Although both the partners are running the business for the last twelve years but their business is now on its last legs.
a.)About to take off
b.)About to perish
c.)About to produce results
d.)About to fructify
(8.)It has been raining cats and dogs.
a.)Incessantly
b.)Heavily
c.)Endlessly
d.)Continuously
(9.) There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
a.)Rule that is difficult
b.)Rule that is fast-changing
c.)Rule that cannot be broken or modified
d.)Rule that can be broken or modified
(10.)He left his friend in lurch.
a.)Left forever
b.)Left temporarily
c.)Left to his fate
d.)Left when he was needing help
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ANSWERS:
- c
- c
- b
- d
- c
- c
- b
- b
- c
- d