Directions: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-sheet.
She is a fair-weather friend.
Important Questions on Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
When his envious competitor extended a hand of friendship, he smelt a rat.
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Cry down
Second to none
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the underlined Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
He was the prospective champion, but in the competition, he was beaten hollow.
A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
It's not rocket science.
Select the meaning of the given idiom.
Apples and Oranges.
Keep a low profile
Ring-fencing
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives select te alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A sight for sore eyes
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives select te alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Be out of order
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the underlined Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
However much you try to conceal the matter, she is sure to smell a rat.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Wine and Dine
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the underlined Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Soaring prices made it difficult for the poor to keep the wolf from the door.
Select the correct meaning of the given idiom:
At the drop of a hat.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Coming from an affluent family, she found herself a square peg in a round hole when she married a poor farmer and moved to a small village.
Find the meaning of the given idiom:
A bolt from the blue
A penny for your thoughts
Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Make a fortune
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Cross your fingers
A sentence has been given. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Pass the buck.

