- These tests are a check for your learning and your level with respect to the basic vocabulary skills.
- Directions for individual questionsEach question has a sentence that uses an idiom or phrase. You need to identify the apt meaning of the idiom/phrase from the given options
Idioms and Phrases: Test-14
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Question 1 |
It is hard to strike a bargain with a woman.
to finalize a deal | |
to negotiate a deal | |
to negotiate | |
to deal |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘strike a bargain’ means: to make an agreement after a negotiation.
Example: The two parties had an argument initially, but after a while, they struck a bargain.
Question 2 |
For better or worse
sometimes | |
always | |
in good times | |
in bad times |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘for better or (for) worse’ is used if you say something, and you do not want to imply that you think it is a good thing.
Example: A self-motivated person is ready for better or worse.
Question 3 |
Hand and glove
very difficult | |
open enemy | |
very intimate | |
very rude |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘hand in glove with somebody’ is used to describe the state being very close to someone, especially illegally.
Example: Most of the people have observed that the thieves work hand in glove with the police in Delhi.
Question 4 |
Most people live from hand to mouth these days because of inflation.
lavishly | |
happily | |
comfortably | |
miserably |
Question 4 Explanation:
Idiom ‘live from hand to mouth’ means to have just enough money to live on and nothing extra.
Example: Most of the families in slum areas in India are merely able to live from hand to mouth due to extreme poverty.
Question 5 |
He lays out fifty percent of his income on bonds and shares.
allots | |
distributes | |
donates | |
spends |
Question 5 Explanation:
The phrase, “lay out”, means to pay or spend money, especially a large amount. For example, it can be used as, ‘She used to lay out most of her pocket money on clothes’.
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