Idioms & Phrases Worksheet 8

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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. Carry out

(a) To take from one place to another B. To continue (c) To obey (d) To make efforts 


2. In the same boat 

(a) A worn out choice (b) Indifferent (c) In identical circumstances (d) Carry off 


3. In one’s good book 

(a) A costly book (b) A priceless treasure (c) In one’s favour (d) An enchanting beauty 


4. Keep a straight face 

(a) To do make up (b) To change clothes (c) Assume responsibility (d) To remain serious 


5. To be above board 

(a) To have a good height (b) To be honest in any business deal 

(c) To have no debts (d) To try to be beautiful 


6. On the face of it 

(a) To agree (b) From an action (c) More than enough (d) Apparently 


7. Let the bygones be bygones 

(a) In one’s favour (b) To pretend (c) To forget the past (d) Other choice 


8. To split hairs 

(a) Major distinctions (b) Hair with two ends (c) To make minute distinction (d) Without distinction 


9. Bread and butter 

(a) Both bread and butter (b) Something essential (c) Livelihood (d) Relevant things 


10. To bell the cat 

(a) To catch a cat and tie a bell round its neck (b) To make an effort (c) To be quick (d) To face a risk


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. We had (had) better batten down the hatches. The weather is unpredictable. 

(a) stay in-door (b) prepare for a difficult situation

(c) go somewhere safe (d) face the obstacles 


12. It is difficult to have a sensible discussion with her as she flies off at a tangent. 

(a) gets carried away (b) starts discussing something irrelevant 

(c) loses her temper easily (d) does not really understand anything 


13. The students found it hard to go at equal speed with the professor. 

(a) get away from (b) put up with (c) keep up with (d) race against


14. I have recently changed my job and I am going to have teething problems. 

(a) difficulties at the start (b) difficulties at the end 

(c) difficulties all the time (d) problem with my teeth 


15. The soldiers fought tooth and nail to save their country. 

(a) using unfair means (b) with strength and fury (c) with weapons (d) as best as they could 


16. Chetan is very upset because the new manager always picks on him. 

(a) advises (b) warns severely (c) selects (d) treats badly


17. If you read between the lines, you will appreciate what he writes. 

(a) can read leaving lines in between (b) can read a lot quicker 

(c) know what the writer thinks (d) can read and write in the language 


18. To throw dust in one’s eyes. 

(a) To harm someone (b) To deceive (c) To show false things (d) To make blind 


19. He is a cut above all the other boys in the group. 

(a) quite taller than (b) more active than (c) a little rougher than (d) rather superior to 


20. As soon as the police arrived, the bank robbers showed the white flag. 

(a) calmly left the scene (b) surrendered (c) ran away (d) were incensed


Answers

Q1 C

Q2 C

Q3 C

Q4 D

Q5 B

Q6 D

Q7 C

Q8 C

Q9 C

Q10 D

Q11 D

Q12 C

Q13 C

Q14 A

Q15 B

Q16 D

Q17 C

Q18 B

Q19 D

Q20 B

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