Idioms and Phrases
Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
- Butt in
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Interrupt Butt in = interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity; break in; interject in Look at the sentence : He kept on butting in with silly comments.
Correct Option: D
Interrupt Butt in = interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity; break in; interject in Look at the sentence : He kept on butting in with silly comments.
- Throw cold water
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Discourage Throw cold water = to be unenthusiastic or discourage Look at the sentence : Our boss never likes to throw cold water on our suggestions.
Correct Option: B
Discourage Throw cold water = to be unenthusiastic or discourage Look at the sentence : Our boss never likes to throw cold water on our suggestions.
- A dark horse
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An unknown entry A dark horse = a little known person or thing that emerges to prominence. Look at the sentence : You can never say, some dark horse may come along and win a House of Lords seat.
Correct Option: C
An unknown entry A dark horse = a little known person or thing that emerges to prominence. Look at the sentence : You can never say, some dark horse may come along and win a House of Lords seat.
- Hard of hearing
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To be deaf Hard of hearing refers to someone who doesn’t hear well; somewhat deaf. Look at the sentences : You will have to speak distinctly. Dad is a little hard of hearing.
Correct Option: C
To be deaf Hard of hearing refers to someone who doesn’t hear well; somewhat deaf. Look at the sentences : You will have to speak distinctly. Dad is a little hard of hearing.
- A wild–goose chase
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A pointless search A wild–goose chase = a foolish and hopeless search for something. Look at the sentence : Physicists searching for the hypothetical particle may be on a wild goose chase.
Correct Option: B
A pointless search A wild–goose chase = a foolish and hopeless search for something. Look at the sentence : Physicists searching for the hypothetical particle may be on a wild goose chase.