- 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-9
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Question 1 |
To bite the dust
Eat voraciously | |
To have nothing to eat | |
To eat street food | |
None of the above |
Question 1 Explanation:
Idiom bite the dust means: To face failure or to be defeated or destroyed.
Example: She had to bite the dust as she got KT in her exam
Question 2 |
To strain every nerve
To make utmost efforts | |
To feel weak and tired | |
To be a diligent worker | |
To be methodical In work |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom ‘To strain every nerve’ means: To work very hard and make all the efforts to succeed.
Example: Ram strained every nerve to clear his IIT entrance exams.
Question 3 |
To show a clean pair of heels
To buy heels | |
To escape | |
To have beautiful pair of shoes | |
To follow |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom ‘To show a clean pair of heels’ means: To run away from or escape.
Example: The kidnappers had locked raju in a wooden cabin but he showed them a clean pair of heels.
Question 4 |
To feather one's nest
To decorate one’s house | |
To build a temporary house | |
To profit in a dishonest way | |
None of the above |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘To feather one's nest’ means: To earn a profit by dishonesty.
Example: To feather one’s nest is worse than stealing.
Question 5 |
To be successful in today's world, we require the gift of the gab.
Ability to speak well | |
Good interpersonal skills | |
Divine help and guidance | |
A fierce competitive spirit |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom the gift of the gab means: Good communication skills, the ability to speak easily, with confidence and to persuade other people with your words. To express your ideas appropriately
Example: He was a genius but lacked the gift of the gab, so he failed to make an impression.
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