Idioms & Phrases Worksheet 10

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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-10) In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.


1. Pay off old scores 

(a) To repay the debt (b) To have revenge (c) To invite (d) Secretly


2. Turn turtle 

(a) To cheat (b) To be lopsided (c) To frustrate (d) To dance to the tune 


3. Wash one’s hands of 

(a) To refuse (b) To assist (c) To abuse (d) To refuse to be 


4. Under duress 

(a) Under compulsion (b) Willing (c) To elicit information (d) To demand 


5. To turn the tables 

(a) To ruin someone (b) To turn the situation to one’s own side 

(c) To reverse the situation (d) To move from one point to another 


6. On the cards 

(a) Possibly (b) Probably (c) Openly (d) Likely 


7. To leave someone in the lurch 

(a) To come to compromise with someone (b) Constant source of annoyance to someone 

(c) To put someone at ease (d) To desert someone in his difficulties 


8. To play second fiddle 

(a) To be happy, cheerful and healthy (b) To reduce importance of one’s senior 

(c) To support the role and view of another person (d) To do back seat driving 


9. To yearn for 

(a) To weep for (b) To remember (c) To admire (d) To long for intensely 


10. Call off 

(a) To finish (b) To withdraw (c) To postpone (d) To cry


Directions (Q. Nos. 11-20) In the following questions You are required to choose the correct meaning of the Idioms given in bold in the sentences.


11. He left the town under a cloud. 

(a) of his own accord (b) in disgrace (c) with a heavy heart (d) when it was raining 


12. The young boy’s act put his father in a pickle. 

(a) in a funny position (b) in a serious position 

(c) in a sad situation (d) in an embarrassing or awkward situation 


13. They got on well with each other the moment they met. 

(a) had an agreement (b) had a misunderstanding (c) had a friendly relationship (d) fell in love 


14. She tried to slip off, but was caught immediately. 

(a) steal quietly (b) go quickly (c) leave quietly (d) slide quickly 


15. I am looking forward to her arrival. 

(a) afraid of (b) expecting with pleasure (c) expecting (d) confident of


16. If you want to be happy, cut your coat according to your cloth. 

(a) be honest in your dealings (b) work according to your capacity 

(c) live within your means (d) don’t be too ambitious 


17. She broke down in the middle of her speech. 

(a) could not proceed (b) fell down (c) became angry (d) cried 


18. He lays out 50% of his income on bonds and shares. 

(a) allots (b) distributes (c) donates (d) spends 


19. I will do the work if I am allowed a free hand in the choice of materials. 

(a) complete liberty (b) an expense account (c) to employ men to work (d) unlimited funds 


20. He is as hard as nail, never moved by anything. 

(a) tough (b) emotionless (c) physically strong (d) hard working


Answers

Q1 B

Q2 B

Q3 D

Q4 A

Q5 C

Q6 D

Q7 D

Q8 C

Q9 D

Q10 B

Q11 B

Q12 d

Q13 C

Q14 C

Q15 B

Q16 C

Q17 D

Q18 D

Q19 A

Q20 B

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