IDIOM QUIZ

For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.

helping those who help him

making the best use of a favourable situation

seeking advice from one and all

giving bribes to get his work done

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To end in smoke

To ruin oneself

To overcome someone

None of these

To excite great applause

To make completely understand

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For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.

keen business skills

extreme hard work

sharp intelligence

dishonest dealings

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For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To hit the nail on the head

To settle the old score

To guess right

To catch someone napping

To hit the target

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For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To split hours

To find faults with others

To sidetrack the issue

To indulge in over-refined arguments

T quarrel over trifles

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For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To turn the tables

To defeat

To oppose

To change the sorry scheme

To create chaos

To change completely the position of disadvantage

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For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. Harp on

To keep on talking

To comment

To criticise

To keep on insulting

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In human body lymphocytes are formed in

Liver

Spleen

Bone marrow

Pancreas

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For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To drink like a fish

To drink alone

To drink little

To drink in the company of others

To be a drunkard

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For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.

Dead sure of

Reasonably certain of

Lacking self confidence about

Very hopeful of

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