In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The police cordoned off the area after the explosion.
Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases
Direction: In the following four alternatives are given for the Idiom / Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was wet behind the ears.
In these question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given below. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
To have an axe to grind.
In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given below. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
To drive home
In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given below. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
To be above board
In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given below. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
To cry wolf.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
He is on the wrong side of seventy.
Direction: Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
After getting a severe scolding fom his mother, Raghu got down to business.
