Idioms & Phrases Worksheet 4

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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. Hard and fast 

(a) Strict (b) Solid (c) Fast moving (d) Some hard surface 


2. Part and parcel 

(a) The part of a parcel (b) An essential part 

(c) A missing parcel (d) Some part of a machine sent by parcel 


3. Null and void 

(a) Something invalid (b) Something that can be avoided 

(c) Something that can be nullified (d) Something evil 


4. To make clean breast of 

(a) To gain prominence (b) To praise oneself (c) To confess without reserve (d) To destroy before it blooms 


5. Trump card

(a) A powerful means of achieving an object (b) Resourcefulness 

(c) The best gamble to attain success (d) None of these


6. Tall talk 

(a) A discussion continued for a long time (b) A high sounding talk

(c). A meaningful talk (d) A useless talk 


7. Small talk 

(a) Gossip (b) A discussion carried on for a long time (c) A brief discussion (d) None of these 


8. Throw out of gear 

(a) To replace (b) Hinder, disturb (c) To decide (d) Take up tune 


9. To and fro 

(a) Back and forth (b) Puzzled (c) Amazed (d) Reprove 


10. To bell the cat 

(a) To do an easy job (b) To be indifferent to (c) To undertake a difficult job (d) To clarify


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. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life. 

(a) worked very hard (b) spent a large amount (c) tried all tricks (d) bribed several persons


12. Though she herself was as ugly as sin, she had the audacity to criticize the looks of her companion. 

(a) sinfully ugly (b) very ugly (c) exceptionally ugly (d) quite ugly 


13. He bids fair to be an excellent cricketer. 

(a) seems likely (b) is ambitious (c) is confident (d) is unlikely


14. He does not like to be friendly with Sarla. He always gives her a cold shoulder. 

(a) pushes her with his shoulder wherever they meet (b) insult her in the presence of others 

(c) tries to be unfriendly by taking no notice of her (d) argues with her on any issue 


15. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel. 

(a) tried to cause an accident (b) helped in the execution of the plan 

(c) thwarted the execution of the plan (d) destroyed the plan 


16. The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake. 

(a) very tense (b) at the top (c) in danger (d) appropriate 


17. His promotion is on the cards. 

(a) due (b) evident (c) certain (d) probable


18. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice he decided to put his foot down. 

(a) resign (b) not to yield (c) withdraw (d) accept the proposal unconditionally 


19. At Christmas, even the elderly fathers paint the town red. 

(a) indulge in rioting (b) paint the house red (c) spill red wire (d) have a lively time 


20. His letters to his ward speak volumes for his forbearance and good sense. 

(a) show indications of (b) speak ill of

(c) are intended to impress (d) serve as strong testimony


Answers

Q1 A

Q2 B

Q3 A

Q4 C

Q5 C

Q6 B

Q7 A

Q8 B

Q9 A

Q10 C

Q11 A

Q12 C

Q13 A

Q14 C

Q15 C

Q16 C

Q17 C

Q18 B

Q19 D

Q20 D

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