Idioms and Phrases

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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.

  1. This argument does not hold water.








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    hold water : If something does holds water, you can believe it.
    ● Most of the agruments put forward by our opponents simply do not hold water. The best option is seem acceptable

    Correct Option: D

    hold water : If something does holds water, you can believe it.
    ● Most of the agruments put forward by our opponents simply do not hold water. The best option is seem acceptable

  1. to be down to earth.








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    to be down to earth : sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and practical.
    ● I like her down to earth approach to problem solving. The best option is to be realistic

    Correct Option: C

    to be down to earth : sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and practical.
    ● I like her down to earth approach to problem solving. The best option is to be realistic

  1. Rohini reached the examination hall in the nick of time.








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    in the nick of time = at the very last moment; just in time before something bad happens.
    ● They escaped from the somkefilled house just in the nick of time. The best option is just in time.

    Correct Option: B

    in the nick of time = at the very last moment; just in time before something bad happens.
    ● They escaped from the somkefilled house just in the nick of time. The best option is just in time.

  1. to shun evil company.








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    to shun : to avoid
    ● He was advised to shun evil company. The best option is to give up.

    Correct Option: C

    to shun : to avoid
    ● He was advised to shun evil company. The best option is to give up.

  1. You will be reminded of the seamy side of life if you visit the slum tenements.








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    seamy side : unpleasant and immoral ; sordid part
    ● The night club shows you the seamy side of the community. The best option is the unpleasant aspects

    Correct Option: A

    seamy side : unpleasant and immoral ; sordid part
    ● The night club shows you the seamy side of the community. The best option is the unpleasant aspects