Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :I enjoyed visiting Nainital but it was a far cry from the ideal hill station I expected.
(A) very high
(B) full to noise
(C) very different
(D) very expensive
Direction: In questions, four alternatives are given for Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Q :There is no gainsaying the fact that the country is in difficulties.
(A) forgetting
(B) denying
(C) ignoring
(D) hiding
Direction: In questions, four alternatives are given for Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Q :A good sportsman cannot afford to have a fit of the blues before the game.
(A) stimulants
(B) entertainment
(C) steroids or drugs
(D) depression
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :I take my hat off to all those who worked hard to turn my dream into a reality.
(A) encourage
(B) admire
(C) respect
(D) welcome
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :The soldier on duty at the border is a sitting duck.
(A) in a safe position
(B) in a vulnerable position
(C) in a secure position
(D) in a comfortable position
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :To drop a brick
(A) to say the wrong thing
(B) to scold someone
(C) to throw stones at someone
(D) to make a hole in the wall
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :To hit the bull’s eye
(A) To find the exact truth
(B) To attract a bull’s attention
(C) To use a red flag
(D) To blind a bull
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :To burn the midnight oil
(A) To study far into the night
(B) To create a lot of light
(C) To remain awake
(D) To use too much oil
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :To get wind of something
(A) To get ready
(B) To get scolded for something
(C) To get what one deserves
(D) To hear or receive information about something
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :Milk and water
(A) Lacking the will or ability
(B) To be physically strong
(C) To be very partial
(D) To criticize somebody
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