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Concept - Idioms and Phrases



Idioms & Phrases are the soul of language!

Candidates generally commit errors in the use of idioms and phrases because it is difficult to know their exact meaning.


Idioms & Phrases:

 

Abide by : be faithful, to keep

Affilicate to : attach to

Back out : to withdraw

contention : cause of quarrel

By far : beyond all comparison

 

 

 

Q.1) WITH OPEN ARMS

1)warmly
2)cold-blooded
3)resemble
4)coldly
5)None

Answer: warmly


Q.2) AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR

1)in danger
2)just in time
3)Straight Forward
4)before time
5)None

Answer: just in time


Q.3) BY HOOK OR CROOK

1)by fair means
2)by fair or foul means
3)for ever
4)straight forward
5)None

Answer: by fair or foul means


Q.4) BID FAIR

1)to be reluctant
2)take a firm stand
3)show promise
4)with all energy
5)None

Answer: show promise


Q.5) BLOW HOT AND COLD

1)support and oppose at the same
2)firm determination
3)finally
4)major share
5)None

Answer: support and oppose at the same







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