Idioms and Phrases : Verbal Ability Questions and Answers

Directions of questions: In the following questions, an idiomatic expression / a proverb has been given, followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/proverb. Choose the correct answer from the given options.

Q21. It is difficult to keep a level head in these days of mounting prices.

A. remain cool and composed

B. make both ends meet

C. maintain standard of living

D. eke out existence

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : remain cool and composed


Q22. Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company.

A. with weapons

B. using unfair means

C. with strength and fury

D. as best as he could

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : with strength and fury


Q23. To keep the ball rolling

A. To work constantly

B. To make the best use of

C. To keep the conversation going

D. To earn more and more

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : To keep the conversation going


Q24. At a party, he is always in high spirits.

A. drunk

B. talkative

C. uncontrollable

D. cheerful

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : cheerful


Q25. To take the wind out of another’s sails

A. To anticipate another and to gain advantage over him

B. To manouevre to mislead another on the high seas

C. To defeat the motives of another

D. To cause harm to another

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : To anticipate another and to gain advantage over him


Q26. The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishers.

A. posed indifference

B. lid not pay any attention

C. listened carefully

D. was deadly opposed

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : lid not pay any attention


Q27. To cool one’s heels

A. To give no importance to someone

B. To remain in a comfortable position

C. To be kept waiting for sometime

D. To reset for sometime

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : To be kept waiting for sometime


Q28. Hard-pressed

A. In difficulties

B. Bewildered

C. Hard discipline

D. Insulted

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : In difficulties


Q29. We should guard against our green-eyed friends.

A. jealous

B. rich

C. handsome

D. enthusiastic

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : jealous


Q30. He is a plain,simple and sincere man.

He will always call a spade a spade.

A. be outspoken in language

B. find meaning or purpose in your action

C. say something to be taken seriously

D. avoid controversial situations

SHOW ANSWER
Correct Answer : be outspoken in language


error: