English: Idioms and Phrases Set 33

Swati

Important Idioms and Phrases useful for various exams like Banking, SSC CGL 2017, CPO, CHSL, RRB NTPC, High Court and other exams.
Though the topic Idioms and Phrases is asked in SSC and related exams, but it is important for other exams as well as a part of general English

  1. Tongue in cheek
    A) conceal
    B) admonish
    C) ironic
    D) in agreement
    View Answer
    Option C
    Usage:
    She explained, tongue in cheek, that he was busy with housecleaning.
  2. A leap in the dark
    A) to get wounded
    B) random guess
    C) unusual behaviour
    D) mistake that can’t be rectified
    View Answer
    Option B
    Usage:
    I had very little information about the company, so writing to them was a bit of a leap in the dark.
  3. Make no bones
    A) without offence
    B) to be practical
    C) to be honest
    D) to be unemotional
    View Answer
    Option C
    Usage:
    He made no bones about how bad he thought the food was.
  4. Head to toe
    A) deliberately
    B) continuously
    C) often
    D) completely
    View Answer
    Option D
    Usage:
    She was tall and thin, and dressed head to toe in black.
  5. A shot in the arm
    A) an encouraging stimulus
    B) small trouble
    C) to guess
    D) an obstacle
    View Answer
    Option A
    Usage:
    Winning this award is a big shot in the arm for our students.
  6. Man of the world
    A) trustworthy person
    B) highly experienced of life
    C) person fond of travelling
    D) a liar
    View Answer
    Option B
    Usage:
    I value Robert’s advice because he’s a man of the world and can provide good insight into the customs of high society.
  7. Blot on the landscape
    A) source of light
    B) stain on a cloth
    C) a ray of hope
    D) something that spoils a situation
    View Answer
    Option D
    Usage:
    Although many people say that they want clean energy, they argue that miles of turbines on wind farms are a blot on the landscape.
  8. Go all out
    A) to be defunct
    B) to put utmost energy
    C) to go bankrupt
    D) to lose business
    View Answer
    Option B
    Usage:
    The company went all out for Sam’s retirement party, making it a gala affair and sparing no expense.
  9. To the fore
    A) position of prominence
    B) to the brim
    C) to take the lead
    D) to lack behind
    View Answer
    Option A
    Usage:
    Whenever he is challenged, his stubbornness comes to the fore.
  10. Made light of
    A) treated it lightly
    B) carried with
    C) made judgement
    D) did not hear
    View Answer
    Option A
    Usage:
    I wish you wouldn’t make light of his problems.

Click here for more Important Idioms and Phrases

 

 

Related posts

8 Thoughts to “English: Idioms and Phrases Set 33”

  1. Ittu Si Barbie (｡♥‿♥｡)
    July 15, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Thanku AZ :))

  2. AVI™ (Sinchen loveR)
    July 15, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Ty,,,Ty,,, :)))

  3. Jeetesh Chandra
    July 15, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    ty az..

  4. ครђ
    July 15, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks Ma’am 🙂

  5. Sachin Shukla
    July 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    ty:))

  6. SRIVASTAVA SRK SBI IN NABARD P
    July 18, 2017 at 12:19 am

    🙂

  7. urine test
    March 31, 2023 at 12:47 am

    I have noticed that of all varieties of insurance, health care insurance is the most dubious because of the turmoil between the insurance plan company’s duty to remain afloat and the buyer’s need to have insurance. Insurance companies’ commissions on health plans are very low, hence some organizations struggle to gain profits. Thanks for the thoughts you talk about through your blog.

  8. consejos para encontrar contactos sexuales en córdoba
    August 17, 2023 at 12:20 am

    Please let me know if you’re looking for a article author for your blog.
    You have some really good posts and I feel I would be
    a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load
    off, I’d absolutely love to write some articles for your
    blog in exchange for a link back to mine.
    Please shoot me an e-mail if interested. Thanks!

Comments are closed.