Idioms & Phrasal Verbs Test 643

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Question 1/5
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Direction: In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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Cut Through Red Tape

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To adhere to the norms and policies even after obstacles.

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To inaugurate an event as the primary presiding guest of honour.

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C
To circumvent bureaucratic obstacles in order to accomplish something.

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D
To find the solution to a very challenging problem after a very long time.

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E
To travel across a very uneven and rocky terrain on foot.

Solutions

The phrase 'Cut Through Red Tape' means 'to eliminate,circumvent or neutralize something complicated, such as bureaucratic rules and procedures'. 'Red tape' means 'excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities'.
So, the correct answer is option C.
Question 2/5
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the word/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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Carve Out

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to find the answer to a a very complex problem

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B
to launch or introduce a new product or program

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C
to develop a career or position for yourself by working hard

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D
to distribute, to give, pass out aids to the needy

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E
to change your mind and decide not to do something

Solutions
The phrasal verb 'carve out' means 'to create or obtain something that helps you by skillful activities'.
E.g. She carved out a reputation for herself as a high-powered lawyer.
So, the correct answer is option C.
Question 3/5
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Direction: In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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Make a beeline

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to conceal original intentions and flatter someone

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B
to go quickly and directly towards something

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to lay a well designed trap for someone

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D
to draw a demarcation between two things

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E
to object openly and loudly against some opinion

Solutions
The phrase 'make a beeline for something' means 'to move quickly and directly toward something'.
E.g. When he saw me in the kitchen, he made a beeline for the door.
So, the correct answer is option B.
Question 4/5
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the appropriate meaning for the given idiom/phrase.

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Cut to the chase

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To stop speaking

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To reach the destination

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To continue talking endlessly

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To end the chase

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E
To come to the point

Solutions

The phrase ‘cut to the chase’ is used to stop someone/interrupt someone who is speaking and telling him to hurry up and get to the important part, skipping all the details. So, from the given alternatives, option E is the correct answer.
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the appropriate meaning for the given idiom/phrase.

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Pony up

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To buy something

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B
To sell something

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To pay off one’s debt

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To borrow money

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E
To lend money

Solutions
‘Pony up’ means to pay or return the money that one owes, to make good a debt. For instance: “The taxpayers will have to pony up another $8 million a year to the authority to cover rising costs for public employee pensions.”

Question 1/5

To adhere to the norms and policies even after obstacles.

To inaugurate an event as the primary presiding guest of honour.

To circumvent bureaucratic obstacles in order to accomplish something.

To find the solution to a very challenging problem after a very long time.

To travel across a very uneven and rocky terrain on foot.

Question 2/5

to find the answer to a a very complex problem

to launch or introduce a new product or program

to develop a career or position for yourself by working hard

to distribute, to give, pass out aids to the needy

to change your mind and decide not to do something

Question 3/5

to conceal original intentions and flatter someone

to go quickly and directly towards something

to lay a well designed trap for someone

to draw a demarcation between two things

to object openly and loudly against some opinion

Question 4/5

To stop speaking

To reach the destination

To continue talking endlessly

To end the chase

To come to the point

Question 5/5

To buy something

To sell something

To pay off one’s debt

To borrow money

To lend money