CDS - Idioms & Phrases Test 891

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Question 1/5
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idioms & phrases.
A white elephant

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A rich person

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An issue to discuss

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A large wight elephant

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D
A costly but useless possession

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Solutions

The idiom ‘A white elephant’ means ‘A costly but useless possession’.

Example: This pool table has become a white elephant in our house.

Hence, Option D is the correct answer.
Question 2/5
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idioms & phrases.
Blood running cold

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To surrender

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Become very frightened

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C
To support

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D
To be suspicious

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Solutions

The idiom ‘Blood running cold’ means to become very frightened.

Hence, Option B is the correct answer.
Question 3/5
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Select the alternative with the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Run in the same groove

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To worsen the matter

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To be frank

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C
Remain calm

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D
To be in harmony

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Solutions

The idiom ‘Run in the same groove’ means to be in harmony.

Example: The success of any institution lies in the fact that all the departments run in the same groove.

Hence, Option D is the correct answer.
Question 4/5
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Direction: Select the alternative with the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Look out for number one.

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To help someone or something.

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To experience difficulty in something.

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C
To do something so that you get all the benefit

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D
Something hidden.

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Solutions

The correct meaning of the given idiom is - To do something so that you get all the benefit.

The idiom ‘Look out for number one’ means- to take care of somebody and make sure nothing bad happens to them.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Question 5/5
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Select the most appropriate meaning for the given idiom/phrase.
At the drop of a hat

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To show disappointment

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To become easily frightened

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C
To make peace with someone

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D
Willingness to do something instantly

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Solutions

The correct meaning of the given idiom is – Willingness to do something instantly.

Example: He decided to go to college at the drop of a hat.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Question 1/5

A rich person

An issue to discuss

A large wight elephant

A costly but useless possession

Question 2/5

To surrender

Become very frightened

To support

To be suspicious

Question 3/5

To worsen the matter

To be frank

Remain calm

To be in harmony

Question 4/5

To help someone or something.

To experience difficulty in something.

To do something so that you get all the benefit

Something hidden.

Question 5/5

To show disappointment

To become easily frightened

To make peace with someone

Willingness to do something instantly