Idioms & Phrasal Verb Test 277

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

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The idea of businesses pivoting to meet the new normal has already become a well-worn 2020 cliché.

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Something very thoughtful

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Someone who is very happy

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Something which is used or repeated so often that it no longer has interest or significance

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Someone who is extremely tired

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Something one wears very often, especially during parties

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Solutions

The phrase 'well worn' means (of a phrase, idea, or joke) used or repeated so often that it no longer has interest or significance. So, the correct answer is option C.
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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The girl walked away in disgust after listening to his far-fetched tales of all his love conquests.

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Something that follows norms and policies religiously.

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To preside an occasion as chief guest

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C
Something which is highly unlikely and unconvincing

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Someone who lives very far away

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E
Someone who has travelled distant and far lands

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Solutions

The phrase 'Far fetched' means 'something which is highly unlikely and implausible. So, the correct answer is option C.
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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It took hours of negotiations to bring about a reconciliation between the two sides.

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To cause something to happen

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To disagree with someone

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To fail in certain endeavour

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To complete one's homework

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E
To run away from responsibility

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Solutions

The phrase 'bring about' means 'to bring something about means to cause it to happen'. So, the correct answer is option A.
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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This latest scandal has left the government with egg on its face.

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To squander away the eggs you have

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To be very embarrassed because of something you said or did

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To throw egg at one's face after having an disagreement

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To meet someone and gift them a crate of eggs

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To say something rude

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Solutions

The idiom 'have egg on your face' means to be very embarrassed because of something you said or did. Thus, option B is the correct answer.
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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The lawyer ran out of steam in his argument in the first phase of the case and so it was not a surprise that he lost.

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To get into a heated discussion

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To lose enthusiasm and stop doing something

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To run the engine by the old school method, which is steam

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A very strong rainstorm, resulting in steam

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To be enthusiastic about something

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Solutions

The idiom 'run out of steam' means 'lose impetus or enthusiasm'. So, the correct answer is option B.

Question 1/5

Something very thoughtful

Someone who is very happy

Something which is used or repeated so often that it no longer has interest or significance

Someone who is extremely tired

Something one wears very often, especially during parties

Question 2/5

Something that follows norms and policies religiously.

To preside an occasion as chief guest

Something which is highly unlikely and unconvincing

Someone who lives very far away

Someone who has travelled distant and far lands

Question 3/5

To cause something to happen

To disagree with someone

To fail in certain endeavour

To complete one's homework

To run away from responsibility

Question 4/5

To squander away the eggs you have

To be very embarrassed because of something you said or did

To throw egg at one's face after having an disagreement

To meet someone and gift them a crate of eggs

To say something rude

Question 5/5

To get into a heated discussion

To lose enthusiasm and stop doing something

To run the engine by the old school method, which is steam

A very strong rainstorm, resulting in steam

To be enthusiastic about something