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. A jaundiced eye

A generous view

Angry

Prejudice

Jealousy

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The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.

elevated

reprimanded

punished

rewarded

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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 rip up old sores

To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten

To strain one's thoughts to the most

To preserve oneself from harm

To censure someone in strong terms

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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. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.

growing less

growing more

at its peak

at rock bottom

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Maya had a checkered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.

Had a variety of jobs and experiences

Did odd jobs

A career which helped him make lot of money

A career where he signed a lot of cheques

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His voice gets on my nerves

Irritates me

Makes me ill

Makes me sad

Pierces my eardrums

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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. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?

remain satisfied with

welcome

tolerate

take easily

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Someone who is cherished above all others.

Apple of one's eye

Fruit of one's eye

Orange of one's eye

Pie of one's eye

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I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.

talking irresponsibly

talking insultingly

talking nonsense

talking ignorantly

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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. In almost every party, my friend tries to rule the roost.

to become popular

to domineer

to remain aloof

to make friends

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