Idioms and Phrases Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 In weal and woe

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    In sad and gloomy days
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    In happiness and good times
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    In prosperity and adversity
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    In despair and failure
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Answer : 3. "In prosperity and adversity"
Explanation :

"In weal and woe" means in both good times (prosperity) and bad times (adversity).

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Like a cakewalk

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    Smooth surface
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    Pleasant experience
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    Easy task
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    Active
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Answer : 3. "Easy task"
Explanation :

"Like a cakewalk" describes something that is extremely easy or a task that requires little effort.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 All eyes

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    Watching with anger
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    Watching eagerly
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    Watching with no interest
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    Not watching at all
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Answer : 2. "Watching eagerly"
Explanation :

"All eyes" implies that everyone is watching eagerly or with great interest.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Tricks of the trade

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    A particular profession
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    A trick to deceive
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    Special skills or knowledge
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    An easy task
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Answer : 3. "Special skills or knowledge "

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Blow up

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    To suffice
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    To live up greatly
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    To destroy by an explosion
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    To stand upright
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Answer : 3. "To destroy by an explosion"

Q:

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A black sheep"

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    To muniplate the account
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    To give credit to what is good in a disliked person
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    To go fast, hurry
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    An unlucky person, Bad characters
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Answer : 4. "An unlucky person, Bad characters"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 At one’s elbow

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    Next to someone
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    Far away
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    Strong grip
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    Strong bond
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Answer : 1. "Next to someone"

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