CUET English Vocabulary > Idioms PYQs

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II: | List-I<br>(Sentences) | List-II<br>(Idioms) | | --- | --- | | (A) The police came to the scene ______ to avoid embarrassment. | (I) from hand to mouth | | (B) There is still a large population in the country who live ______ and can hardly make ends meet. | (II) smell a rat | | (C) Rohit is a bit ______, you have to explain things to him several times. | (III) in the nick of time | | (D) Although Ajay clarified his stand, I still ______ in his behaviour. | (IV) slow on the uptake | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word/phrase to fill in the blank in the following sentence: A ______ means a foolish and futile act of finding something.

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II Match the Idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II | List-I<br>(Idioms) | List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Black and blue | (I) Unpleasant fact to be accepted | | (B) Blow one's own trumpet | (II) Full of bruises | | (C) Ball of fire | (III) To praise oneself | | (D) Bitter pill to swallow | (IV) Active and energetic | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options, select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The athlete's career took a dramatic___________ after her record-breaking performance.

Select the idiom that best fits the meaning implied in the given sentence: During the meeting, her casual and thoughtless remarks deeply annoyed and irritated her colleagues.

Match the sentences in List-I with the suitable proverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | (A) Anil invested in high risk ventures and suffered major losses when some of them failed. | (I) He who pays the piper calls the tune | | (B) Anuj is convinced that he will top the exam and has already planned a celebration, though there are a few brilliant students who stand a fair chance at topping. | (II) You cannot make bricks without straw. | | (C) Mr. Srinivasan is funding the entire project of the over-bridge, and he has asked to see the detailed plans for it, which seems reasonable. | (III) If you play with fire, you get burnt | | (D) Advising these poverty-stricken mothers to eat a nutritious diet is unfair as all their money goes into feeding and clothing their children. | (IV) There's many a slip betwixt the cup and the lip | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the underlined and highlighted segments in List-I with the corresponding idioms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) I think there's a reason she's not telling us about that letter she sent to the boss. | (I) at the receiving end | | (B) She's an awful boss to work for. The employees have to do what she wants whenever she wants, eight hours a day, seven days a week. | (II) hidden agenda | | (C) He has had to take a lot of criticism from the press in recent weeks. | (III) left to my own device | | (D) I don't want someone telling me what to do all the time. I'd rather be allowed to make my own decisions about how to do things. | (IV) at someone's beck and call | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the correct meaning of the given idiom from the given options: 'Mind your Ps & Qs'

Fill in the phrases given in List-I in the blanks given in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrases) | (Sentences) | | (A) by dint of | (I) ______ avoid litigation, he accepted the settlement money offered to him. | | (B) In order to | (II) Fighting______his country in the war, he achieved martyrdom. | | (C) On behalf of | (III) Radha succeeded _____ perseverance and hard work. | | (D) In lieu of | (IV) Sameer accepted the car ________ his claimed money. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate proverb to complete the sentence: Aruna refused to rush into a decision, believing in the saying, ______.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: The new law was introduced __ increasing concerns about public safety.

Match the phrases in the List-I with their appropriate meanings in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrases) | (Meanings) | | (A) Bad mouth | (I) Softening the expression | | (B) In the soup | (II) Straight forward talking | | (C) Call a spade a spade | (III) In trouble | | (D) Sugar coating | (IV) Insult and criticise | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct idiom to fill in the blank: Despite losing the match, he told himself to ______ and try again next time.

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the Meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Add fuel to the fire | (I) To take credit for someone else's idea or work | | (B) Throw caution to the wind | (II) To worsen an already bad situation | | (C) Kill two birds with one stone | (III) To act without considering the risks | | (D) Steal someone's thunder | (IV) To achieve two goals with one action | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with the proverbs opposite in meaning in List-II:** | List-I (Proverbs) | List-II (Opposite Proverbs) | |---|---| | (A) Many hands make work light. | (I) He who hesitates is lost. | | (B) Look before you leap. | (II) Actions speak louder than words. | | (C) Out of sight, out of mind. | (III) Too many cooks spoil the broth. | | (D) The pen is mightier than the sword. | (IV) Absence makes the heart grow fonder. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II:** | List-I (Proverbs) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away | (I) Take advantage of opportunities. | | (B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do. | (II) Other people's situations seem better than your own | | (C) Make hay while the sun shines. | (III) Taking care of health prevents illness. | | (D) The grass is always greener on the other side. | (IV) Adapt to local customs and practices. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below: Despite all the difficulties, she never gave up because she believed that ______.

Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) At the drop of a hat | (I) Very rarely | | (B) Cost an arm and a leg | (II) Immediately, without hesitation | | (C) Let the cat out of the bag | (III) Very expensive | | (D) Once in a blue moon | (IV) Reveal a secret | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idioms given in List I with their meanings given in List II | List I | List II | |---|---| | Idioms | Meanings | | (A) Build castles in the air | (I) To assume success too soon | | (B) Count your chickens before they are hatched | (II) To be very careful in a sensitive situation | | (C) Walk on eggshells | (III) To go against popular opinion | | (D) Swim against the tide | (IV) To have unrealistic dreams |

Complete the following sentences with the correct option given below: Rohit used to live in Chennai at the same time when I was there too. I am sure that was where our _______.

Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom from the options given below: 'To meet one's waterloo'

Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) No pain, no gains | (I) no single person can do anything | | (B) One flower makes no garland | (II) a bad experience makes you wary | | (C) Birds of a feather flock together | (III) without putting in effort, one doesn't achieve anything | | (D) Once bitten, twice shy | (IV) people with the same intentions stay together | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below: I am sure that Pooja will participate and win the annual debate as she has __________.

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) At the eleventh hour | (I) to ingratiate oneself with someone by obedient behaviour | | (B)To burn one's boats | (II) contribute one's share in a joint activity | | (C)To curry favours | (III) work at the last minute | | (D) Chip in | (IV) point of no return | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate phrases from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | (A) He always ______ at the time of need. | (I) up in | | (B) Their idea is still ______ the air. | (II) nail on the head | | (C) The team worked ______ to finish the project. | (III) backs out | | (D) She hit the ______ with her observation. | (IV) round the clock | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: One genuine friend is better than a hundred __________ friends.

Choose the phrase that completes the given idiom: It is wisely said, "_________ gathers no moss."

Match the sentences in List-I with the proverbs given in List-II: | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | (A) Sameer got up and started getting ready for work, not realising that he had retired. | (I) Procrastination is the thief of time. | | (B) Aruna got her hair cut very badly at the local hairdresser and vowed never to go there again. | (II) Silence means consent | | (C) It is better to complete your assignment today than to keep putting it off and spend time worrying about it. | (III) Once bitten, twice shy | | (D) You should have denied the whole thing; now they will think you are guilty. | (IV) Old habits die hard | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in list-I with their meanings in list II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) To face the music | (I) to incite people | | (B) To fan the flames | (II) To accept the consequences | | (C) In the doldrums | (III) To take seriously | | (D)To take to heart | (IV) In trouble | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below: Ravi is ______ on getting the much coveted job.

Match the Idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) apple of someone's eye | (I) make an unenthusiastic attempt | | (B) put all your eggs in one basket | (II) a person greatly loved by someone | | (C) go through the motions | (III) to admire greatly and be influenced by someone | | (D) sit at someone's feet | (IV) depend entirely on the success of one plan | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the correct meanings from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A). What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander | (I). Tastes differ. What one person likes, the other might dislike | | (B).Second thoughts are best | (II). What is acceptable for one person should be acceptable for another person in a similar situation. | | (C). Little things please little minds | (III).It is best to reconsider a decision before acting impulsively | | (D). One man's meat is another man's poison. | (IV). People who aren't very clever are easily pleased or amused. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

### Match the idioms given in List–I with the underlined part of the sentences given in List–II | List–I (Idioms) | List–II (Sentences) | |--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) turned over a new leaf | (I) This unexpected new difficulty <u>roused me to do my best</u>. | | (B) set his face against | (II) It is a matter of gratification that he <u>changed for the better</u>. | | (C) put me on my mettle | (III) It is pointless to <u>worry about</u> the result before it's declared. | | (D) to meet trouble half-way | (IV) As a social reformer, he <u>sternly opposed</u> child labour. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the idioms given in List-I with their second part given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idiom's first part) | (Idiom's second part) | | (A) To hit the nail-- | (I) to injury | | (B) To add insult-- | (II) before the horse | | (C) To put the cart-- | (III) in the air | | (D) To build castles-- | (IV) on the head | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) To get the short end of the stick | (I) To quarrel or disagree strongly | | (B) To be at loggerheads with someone | (II) to have no effect on someone's opinion or decision | | (C) Can't cut the mustard | (III) To end up in a disadvantage | | (D) Cut no ice with somebody | (IV) unable to deal with problems or difficulties | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate idioms from List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Idioms) | |---|---| | (A) I do use some strong language but I _________ using offensive words. | (I) I could feel it in my bones | | (B) _________________ when I realized that Misha had heard me berating her. | (II) draw the line at | | (C) _____________ that something was going to happen. | (III) I had a feeling of deja vu | | (D) ____________ when I met my friend at our old meeting point. | (IV) I wanted to curl up and die | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The rank and _____ of the party had turned against the leader. 1. class 2. officers 3. file 4. people

Match the idioms given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) A blessing in disguise | (I) Do without delay, often without good reason | | (B) Jump on the bandwagon | (II) Something fortunate that initially seemed like a problem | | (C) Barking up the wrong tree | (III) Joining others in doing something fashionable or likely to be successful | | (D) At the drop of a hat | (IV) Pursuing a course of action that s wrongly directed | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 2. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A drowning man will catch at a straw | (I) Solving a small problem early, prevents bigger ones | | (B) Don't put all your eggs in one basket | (II) When in trouble, trying all possible means of escape. | | (C) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread | (III) Avoid depending entirely on one resource or plan. | | (D) A stitch in time saves nine | (IV) Unwise people take risks that careful people avoid. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrases given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentence) | (Phrases) | | (A) Amrita has been walking _____ | (I) of joys of spring. | | (B) Ajitha is full _____ | (II) unaware of all the problems. | | (C) Hari seems to be blissfully _____ | (III) on top of the world since he got his Ph.D. | | (D) Shyam is feeling _____ | (IV) on air since she got her promotion | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A hungry man is an angry man | (I) You cannot enjoy two contradictory benefits | | (B) You can't have your cake and eat it too | (II) Someone deprived of necessities can't be placated | | (C) A chain is only as strong as its weakest link | (III) The real test of something is how it works in practice | | (D) The proof of the pudding is in the eating | (IV) A team or system depends on its weakest part | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase given below: Anokhi worked tirelessly ________ her children's future, ensuring they had every opportunity.

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meaning) | | (A) To cool one's heels | (I) to forget the enmity | | (B) To bury the hatchet | (II) to wait and rest for some time | | (C) To chew the cud | (III) to make too fine distinctions | | (D) To split hairs | (IV) to talk in an aimless manner | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) get into the swing of things | (I) follow the wrong course of action | | (B) bark up the wrong tree | (II) to fit into the rhythm of things | | (C) build something on sand | (III) expose someone's deceitful or illegal schemes | | (D) blow the whistle on someone | (IV) to try to establish something without enough support | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Chalk and cheese | (I) faced with a choice between two risky courses of action | | (B) A chip off the old block | (II) to get or make something quickly | | (C) Between the devil and the deep blue sea | (III) very different | | (D) Rustle something up | (IV) someone who is very like one of his parents in personality | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Packed like sardines | (I) an attempt to damage someone's reputation | | (B) Make oneself scarce | (II) crowded very close together | | (C) A smear campaign | (III) something said by mistake | | (D) A slip of the tongue | (IV) to run away or stay away | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the simile: As brittle as _______

Choose the correct option to complete the simile: As obstinate as a _________.

Select the correct idiom from the options given to complete the sentence: After his wife's death, he found it hard to ______ and carry on with his life.

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: ______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: The decision to postpone the meeting was taken _______ the heavy rain forecast.

Complete the Sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Proverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) ____ so it's better to take your time and do things carefully. | (I) Too many cooks spoil the broth | | (B) After being betrayed, Radha is very cautious when it comes to making friends because ____ | (II) Haste makes waste | | (C) She reminded him that ____ so he should get the leak in the roof fixed before the problem escalates. | (III) Once bitten, twice shy | | (D) The teacher often said, ____ when many students tried to work on the same project. | (IV) A stitch in time saves nine | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Gift of the gab | (I) To be in someone's favour | | (B) Order of the day | (II) The prevailing trend or necessity | | (C) In good books | (III) To fight fiercely and determinedly | | (D) Tooth and nail | (IV) To possess the ability to speak fluently and persuasively | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Idiom | Meaning | | (A) Off the top of one's head | (I) to pretend to agree with | | (B) Take issue with | (II) to remain calm and sensible | | (C) Pay lip service to | (III) without much thought about correctness | | (D) Keep one's head | (IV) to disagree with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: The idiom 'To Take a rain check' means

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A stitch in time saves nine | (I) Good deeds are more important than promises | | (B) Actions speak louder than words | (II) Great achievements take time | | (C) Rome wasn't built in a day | (III) Don't plan for something that isn't certain | | (D) Don't count your chickens before they hatch | (IV) Timely action prevents bigger problems | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) wear one's heart on one's sleeve | (I) attack an opponent in a bold and direct fashion | | (B) to sell someone down the river | (II) to talk boastfully or irresponsibly | | (C) talk through one's head | (III) be completely frank and hide nothing from others | | (D) to take the bull by horns | (IV) to betray someone | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) A damp squib | (i) Ordinary members of an organization, not the leaders | | (B) Above board | (ii) Joys and sorrows of life | | (C) Rank and file | (iii) Complete failure | | (D) Weal and woe | (iv) Honest and legal | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) take the bull by the horns | (i) to produce great applause or laughter | | (B) play the devil's advocate | (II) to take great trouble to do something | | (C) bring the house down | (III) confront the challenge with determination | | (D) bend over backwards | (IV) argue the opposing viewpoint just to spark a debate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest | (I) People often blame their equipments for their failure or incompetence | | (B) Never look a gift horse in the mouth | (II) People can have perfect intentions and still act wrongly or inappropriately | | (C) The bad workman blames his tools | (III) Only a bad person would do something to harm his family or friends | | (D) The road to hell is paved with good intentions | (IV) Never be ungrateful or critical of something that you have received as a gift or obtained by chance | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms from List-II: | List-I<br>(Sentences) | List-II<br>(Idioms) | | --- | --- | | (A) We had to seek the intervention of his wife to ______ after he got into an altercation with the neighbours. | (I) chew the fat | | (B) With so many apps launching every day, good mobile games have become ______. It's hard to find one that stands out. | (II) read the riot act | | (C) After a long week at work, we planned to ______ with old friends and reminisce about good times over the weekend. | (III) pour oil on troubled waters | | (D) The manager had to ______ to the team for their constant delay in submitting the reports warning them that it wouldn't be tolerated anymore. | (IV) a dime a dozen | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate expressions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Expressions) | | --- | --- | | (A) Akhira has a/an ______ so ask her to check the report. | (I) foot the bill | | (B) Although others were also responsible for the problem, Alice decided to ______ | (II) eye for detail | | (C) Choose what you like from the menu - the company is going to ______ | (III) on her toes | | (D) Having three kids under the age of five keeps Janki ______ | (IV) shoulder the blame | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with suitable idioms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | --- | --- | | (A) He wants a superior post not to serve people but to | (I) add fuel to the fire | | (B) The arrest of the Union head only served to | (II) cut no ice. | | (C) He is a miser. To seek donations from him is to | (III) feather his own nest | | (D) She pleaded that she was not guilty but her appeals | (IV) flog a dead horse | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their correct meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) To be at loggerheads | (I) To talk in an ambiguous manner | | (B) To beat about the bush | (II) To give credit to someone for their good qualities after they have done something wrong | | (C) To give the devil his due | (III) To prevent a problem by stopping it as soon as it starts | | (D) To nip in the bud | (IV) To disagree strongly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the phrases in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | (A) There was a ______ as the children fetched their colours. | (I) a flicker of emotion | | (B) The company's figures are beginning to offer a______ for the future. | (II) touch of sadness | | (C) I didn't detect even a ______ in his cold eyes. | (III) glimmer of hope | | (D) There was a ______ in her voice as she told us the tragic news. | (IV) flurry of activity | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with the meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Bite the bullet | (I) The next move or decision is yours | | (B) Fly off the handle | (II) A very small amount compared to the need | | (C) The ball is in your court | (III) To take on a difficult challenge | | (D) A drop in the ocean | (IV) To lose one's temper suddenly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Discretion is better than valour. | (I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way. | | (B) Don't change horses midstream | (II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks. | | (C) Great oaks from little acorns grow | (III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language | | (D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar | (IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct idiom to fill in the blank in the following sentence: We were talking ______ I was talking about the exams, and you thought I meant the course as a whole.

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Living in an ivory tower | (I) Too young and inexperienced | | (B) Achilles' heel | (II) A weak spot through which one can be hurt | | (C) Wet behind the ears | (III) Too weak or unreliable to be depended on | | (D) A broken reed | (IV) Protected from difficult and unpleasant features of life | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom: He <u>nailed his colours to the mast<u> by writing a newspaper article attacking government policy.

Select the most suitable option to replace the underlined phrase in the sentence: Sudhir's mother warned him of <u>his friends who come to him only to enjoy themselves.</u>

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct idioms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) By the time he was 34, he had learnt_______ of the jewellery business. | (I) rooted in | | (B) They've started selling home-made pickles, and the money is just_____ | (II) take root | | (C) The idea of starting up his own library began to_____. | (III) the ropes | | (D) His difficulties are ____his lack of education. | (IV) rolling in | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentences | Idioms | | (A) The manager appears to be incharge, but all the important decisions are made by___at the head office in Mumbai. | (I) jumped the gun | | (B) He has been____me ever since I was critical about his new book. | (II) the big guns | | (C) He ____by thanking the Boss before the awards were announced. | (III) great guns | | (D) The school choir team was going____in the inter school competition as they reached the semi finals. | (IV) gunning for | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) beard the lion in his den | (I) to keep away poverty or hunger | | (B) an axe to grind | (II) be badly frightened or surprised | | (C) keep the wolf from the door | (III) to confront a dangerous person boldly and openly | | (D) jump out of one's skin | (IV) have a personal or selfish reason for being involved in something | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV, (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I) 2. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Match the idioms in List-I with their meaning in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Idioms | (Meanings) | | (A) to be in hot water | (I) to become angry or upset unexpectedly | | (B) to gild the lily | (II) to hide or ignore an issue or problem | | (C) to fly off the handle | (III) to over-embellish | | (D) to sweep something under the rug | (IV) to be in a difficult or tricky situation | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with appropriate idioms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) You are in a situation where you will need to__________ to stop the rival team from scoring another goal. | (I) work your fingers to the bone | | (B) You need to __________ to be able to crack the competitive exam. | (II) have green fingers | | (C) Oh, he's__________. He is anxious for all three schemes to do well. | (III) cling by your fingertips | | (D) I am sure you __________. Your garden is beautiful. | (IV) got a finger in every pie | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse | (I) Bad actions have worse consequences. | | (B) First catch your hare | (II) No point worrying about something before it actually happens | | (C) Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind | (III) A slight hint is enough to make someone understand what you mean | | (D) Don't meet trouble halfway | (IV) No point in planning what you are going to do with something until you actually have it | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) To make a clean breast of | (I) to get rid of everything unnecessary or unwanted. | | (B) To be at loggerheads with someone | (II) to hide or ignore a problem or an issue | | (C) To sweep something under the carpet | (III) To oppose or resist something firmly | | (D) To set one's face against | (IV) To openly confess and admit to something | | (E) To make a clean sweep | (V) To quarrel or disagree strongly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate idioms from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) I __________when they rang up out of the blue and offered me a job. | (I) was dead on my feet | | (B) After a whole day of sightseeing in London, I__________. | (II) was at the end of my tether | | (C) I __________when the children's mother arrived home. I would have lost my temper if it had been on my own any longer. | (III) was at a complete loss for words | | (D) I'll just have to __________ and hope no one sees I am upset. | (IV) put a brave face to it | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies | (I) One must never try to harm someone in such a way that it harms themselves. | | (B) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread | (II) In a desperate situation, a person grabs at the slightest possibility of assistance, even if it proves futile | | (C) Don't cut off your nose to spite your face | (III) Serious situations require serious action | | (D) A drowning man will clutch at a straw | (IV) People with little experience often act recklessly. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Break the ice | (I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly. | | (B) Hit the nail on the head | (II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience. | | (C) Cost an arm and a leg | (III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation. | | (D) Bite the bullet | (IV) something very expensive or costly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence: His salary is in ________ with the amount of work he does.

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | idioms | Meanings | | (A) Put one's shoulder to the wheel | (I) Work hard at a task | | (B) Throw down the gauntlet | (II) Take up a challenge | | (C) Get too big for one's boots | (III) Spend within the limits of what one can afford | | (D) Cut one's coat according to one's cloth | (IV) Become very conceited | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to ______ to meet the submission date. | (I) hit the hay | | (B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to ___ and join the new workout class. | (II) burn the midnight oil | | (C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to ______ about the surprise party. | (III) jump on the bandwagon | | (D) After a long day at work, I am ready for _____ and get a good night's sleep. | (IV) spill the beans | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

| List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) blow the gall | (I) feel unable to deal with something | | (B) at the end of your tether | (II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed | | (C) be full of beans | (III) divulge a secret | | (D) want to curl up and die | (IV) be full of energy | Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:

Match the Idioms in List I with their appropriate meaning in List II: | LIST I | | LIST II | |---|---|---| | A. bite and dust | I. | extremely severe law | | B. assume airs | II. | be defeated | | C. dig the grave | III. | to destroy | | D. Draconian Law | IV. | pretend superiority | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II: | LIST I | | LIST II | |---|---|---| | A. bone of contention | I. | close co-operation | | B. under the weather | II. | move on from a fight | | C. in cahoots | III. | cause of quarrel | | D. bury the hatchet | IV. | slightly unwell | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the following options, choose the option with the correct use of the plural verb:

| List - I | List - II | |----------|-----------| | (A) Under a cloud | (I) Peaceful period | | (B) Moot point | (II) A concise view | | (C) Halcyon days | (III) In a suspicious position | | (D) Bird's eye view | (IV) Debatable or undecided | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom: Most of the political parties pay lip service to the plight of the poor.

Fill in the blank with suitable Idioms choose the appropriate option. Careless students often have to _________ during the Exams

Identify the meaning of the Idioms. Choose the appropriate option. The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political condition in the country.

Match the idioms of List I with their meaning in List II | LIST I (Idioms) | | LIST II (Meaning) | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A. | To muddle through | I. | anger and resentment | | B. | To face the music | II. | to work in a confused way | | C. | In the doldrums | III. | to accept the consequences | | D. | Foam and Froth | IV. | in trouble | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate idiom to replace the underlined part of sentence. He has taken his loss so seriously that he fell sick.

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom: CROSSING THE RUBICON

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: helter skelter

Match the idioms with most appropriate meaning | LIST I | LIST II | |---|---| | A. fish out of water | I. good luck | | B. break a leg | II. someone about whom very little is known | | C. leave in the lurch | III. to be put in an unfamiliar situation | | D. dark horse | IV. abandon someone in a difficult situation | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (A) apple of one's eye | (I) all of a sudden | | (B) to be all ears | (II) not able to hear well | | (C) out of the blue | (III) loved clearly | | (D) hard of hearing | (IV) to be very attentive | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the following idiom : to call a spade a spade (A) to speak rudely (B) to speak directly (C) to speak diplomatically (D) to speak frankly Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the following idiom : Bury your head in the sand

Complete the sentence by using the suitable idiom/ phrase from the following options : Harry boasted about scoring the highest marks in his class but when he saw the results, he had to _____.

The idiom 'To be thick in the head' means:

Match the following Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II: | LIST I Idioms | | LIST II Meaning | |---|---|---| | A. Hit the nail on the head | I. | Make peace | | B. Smell a rat | II. | Hypocrite | | C. Bury the hatchet | III. | Do exactly the right thing | | D. A wolf in sheep's clothing | IV. | Suspect something | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List - I with List - II to complete the sentences in the table. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) Our Principal | (I) can face the land mafia | | (B) Only a dare devil | (II) to be fair and square in business | | (C) My father advised me | (III) died in harness | | (D) Due to sheer negligence | (IV) you have got yourself into a mess | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Match List - I with List - II to make a meaningful sentence. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) Some speakers merely | (I) brought to book for his negligence | | (B) The manager was | (II) by dint of hard work | | (C) Sheela achieved success | (III) bear the brunt of inflation | | (D) The poor have to | (IV) beat the air in their speech while preaching | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Find the correct meaning for the underlined Idiom. The proposal was rejected <u>with one voice</u>. (A) unanimously (B) unconsciously (C) shouted (D) with lot of noise Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Mark the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. "He is as hard as a nail, never moved by anything.."

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I (Idioms) | List - II (Meaning of Idiom) | |---|---| | (A) Fall flat | (I) Unsuccessful | | (B) In hot water | (II) Strongly disapproved of | | (C) Bolt from the blue | (III) In trouble | | (D) Black sheep | (IV) All of a sudden | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Match List - I with List - II to complete the Idiom. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (A) To be a | (I) music | | (B) A little birdie | (II) wet blanket | | (C) Not to see | (III) told me | | (D) To face the | (IV) eye to eye | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Replace the underlined words with an Idiom from the following options : I suspect that the thief has sent the policemen on a foolish and fruitless search.

Find the correct meaning for the underlined idiom. Choose the appropriate answer from below : - The thief was beaten black and blue by the people. To beat black and blue means - To beat _______.

Pick the suitable option which gives the correct meaning of the underlined idiom : Sanya kept blowing her own trumpet throughout the party.

Match the Idioms in List - I with with their meanings in List - II. | List - I Idioms | List - II Meanings | | --- | --- | | (A) By hook or by crook | (I) just at the right moment | | (B) In the nick of time | (II) hesitating to choose a side | | (C) Sitting on the fence | (III) by fair means or foul | | (D) An axe to grind | (IV) a personal interest to serve | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Choose the option that conveys the nearest meaning of the idiom - At sixes and sevens

The idiom - "wash your hands of something" means :

Choose the correct option that conveys the meaning of the idiom : 'Achilles' heel' :

Choose the correct option which gives the meaning to the underlined phrase : We shall fight <u>tooth and nail</u> for our rights :

Match the Idioms given in List - I with the correct meanings given in List - II. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) Blood, sweat and tears | (I) In simple terms | | (B) To bell the cat | (II) To undertake difficult mission at great personal risk | | (C) Below the belt | (III) Gruelling hard work | | (D) In black and white | (IV) Unfairly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Choose the correct Idiom from the options given to complete the sentence : The boy _______ to the pleadings of his well wishers.

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression: "To smell a rat"

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression: "To take a leap in the dark"

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression: "To pull one's socks up"

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression: "To lose face"

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words: Man of letters

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words: Order of the day

From the given options, select the one which correctly explains the given expression: Latin and Greek

From the options given below, select the one which correctly explains the given expression: Leave no stone unturned

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | | --- | --- | | A. To be in doldrums | I. Sounds familiar | | B. Call it a day | II. To face a risk | | C. Rings a bell | III. To be in a low spirit | | D. To bell the cat | IV. To quit work and go home | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idioms) | List II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | A. Turn a blind eye | I. To avoid talking about what is important | | B. Beat around the bush | II. To refuse to acknowledge a known truth | | C. Spill the beans | III. Being very happy | | D. On cloud nine | IV. To reveal secret information | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | | --- | --- | | A. A black sheep | I. Not as easy as it appears to be | | B. Hue and cry | II. Being a disgrace for the family | | C. Easier said than done | III. Make an extra effort | | D. Go the extra mile | IV. A great noise | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | | --- | --- | | A. In a nutshell | I. Being angry about something | | B. Up in arms | II. It's upto you | | C. The ball is in your court | III. In a short, clear way | | D. Turn a deaf ear | IV. To ignore what someone is saying | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options choose the word that most clearly explains the idiom- "To smell a Rat"

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom from the options below: "To fight tooth and nail"

From the given options, choose the phrase that best explains the underlined idiom. has gone down the drain.

Match the expression in List I with its meaning in List II | List A | List B | | --- | --- | | A. Once in a blue moon | I. To transform oneself into a better person | | B. To turn over a new leaf | II. Probable | | C. On the cards | III. On rare occasions | | D. To plough the sand | IV. To work in vain | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options, select the word which correctly explains the expression: To be a white elephant (1) Very huge item (2) Fair investment (3) Expensive and useless possession (4) Waste material

From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the given expression: To take to one's heels (1) To walk with a limp (2) To run away (3) To march forward with fear (4) To hop and jump in play

From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the given expression: A bolt from the blue (1) An unexpected and sudden event (2) A delayed event (3) A very pleasant but bluish event (4) Long attainted event

From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the given expression: Rain cats and dogs (1) Rain very heavily (2) Troublesome life in poverty (3) Cats and dogs jump down to play together in the rain (4) Rain very lightly

From the given options, select the one which correctly explains the expression- "To be at sixes and sevens"

From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the expression- "Once in a blue moon"

From the given options, select the one which rightly explains the expression- 'A wild goose chase'

From the given options, select the one rightly explains the expression- 'To burn a hole in the pocket'.

From the given options, choose the one that rightly identifies the expression- Take to task

From the given options, select the one which rightly identifies the given expression- By fits and starts

From the given options, select the one which rightly identifies the given expression- To feather one's nest

From the given options, select the one which rightly identifies the given expression- To strain every nerve

Match the Idioms given in List I with their meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | |---|---| | A. Above all | I. Aimlessly | | B. At random | II. Very short distance | | C. At a loose end | III. Most important | | D. At a stone's throw | IV. Leisure and free time | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idioms given in List I with their meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | |---|---| | A. Birds of same feather flock together | I. Moving from one great trouble to another trouble | | B. Fish out of water | II. Living in difficult & troubled times | | C. Don't count your chickens before they hatch | III. Like-minded people stay together | | D. From frying pan to fire | IV. Over-optimism is dangerous | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idioms given in List I with their meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | |---|---| | A. Come out with flying colours | I. Become prominent and popular | | B. Cry over spilt milk | II. Repent after a loss due to carelessness | | C. Fair weather friend | III. Someone who is untrue and only pretends to be a friend | | D. In the limelight | IV. Huge Success | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the Expression by matching the part given in List I with the part given in List II | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Honesty | I. makes waste | | B. Haste | II. is better than cure | | C. Prevention | III. is the best medicine | | D. Laughter | IV. is the best policy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I WORD | List - II Extension | | --- | --- | | (A) Fish | (I) practices bring downfall | | (B) Necessity | (II) is the mother of invention | | (C) Corrupt | (III) of the same feather flock together | | (D) Birds | (IV) out of water | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given below : We should guard against our green-eyed friends.

From the given options, choose the correct meaning of the idiom given in bold in the sentence : His promotion is <b>on the cards.

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I Idiom | List - II Extension | | --- | --- | | (A) To bell | (I) or by crook | | (B) By hook | (II) blue | | (C) Bolt from the | (III) fire | | (D) Add fuel to | (IV) the cat | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The meaning of the underlined part is: It was he who <u>put a spoke in my wheel.

The meaning of the underlined part is: At a party, he is always in high sprits.

For the given sentence, four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence:- We should give a wide berth to bad characters

An idiomatic phrase is given followed by four alternatives. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning. 'Much ado about nothing'