Idiom Phrases Set 10

Idiom Phrases Set 10

Idiom Phrases are a very important part of vocabulary section. In Idiom Phrases (Muhavre in Hindi) A few words can be used for a sentence. That few words argument with the meaning of that sentence.

Q1. He has a way with words and that makes him a successful salesman.
(a) speaks convincingly
(b) speaks continuously
(c) speaks truthfully
(d) speaks briefly

Q2. He gave his instructions in black and white.
(a) with two alternatives
(b) in writing
(c) clearly
(d) sternly

Q3. Only those who have the courage and determination to go against the tide can lead a country to plenty and prosperity.
(a) to oppose religious sentiments
(b) to oppose the majority
(c) agricultural
(d) to take quick decisions

Q4. My boss is waiting for a chance to pick a hole in my coat.
(a) to tear my coat
(b) to borrow money from me
(c) to find fault with me
(d) to withhold my salary

Q5. People were on tenterhooks when the possibility of an earthquake was announced.
(a) ready to face bravely
(b) waiting for the event calmly
(c) expecting sympathy from everyone
(d) waiting nervously for the outcome

Q6. In the committee, the secretary always rules the roost.
(a) frames or amends the rules
(b) is the only person strictly enforcing the rules
(c) is the most powerful person making all decisions
(d) violates the rules

Q7. We have to stem the tide of brain drain in order to compete with the advanced countries.
(a) stop the occurrence of
(b) refrain from
(c) to stop something from increasing
(d) reverse the wave-like motion

Q8. They pulled out all the stops to conduct the international conference in a successful manner.
(a) invited all scholars
(b) did not used all financial resources
(c) did everything in their power
(d) carried out all their duties

Q9. If you want to see your business prosper, every one of you should pull your weight.
(a) use influential friends
(b) work as hard as other people
(c) enhance your company’s image
(d) remove unproductive employees

Q10. If workers get a raw deal for long, they get frustrated.
(a) receive the same wages
(b) are unable to close their sales
(c) are not treated as well as other people
(d) get uncooked food

Solutions

S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. have a way with words-to have talent in the effective or stylish use of words.
S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. in black and white.-in writing or print.
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. to go against the tide -to do the opposite of what most other people are doing
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. to pick a hole in my coat. – pick something to pieces to criticize something severely; to point out the flaws or fallacies in an argument.
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. on tenterhooks-in a state of suspense or agitation because of uncertainty about a future event.

For Answers and Explanation of Rest of the Questions

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