Idioms & Phrases

idiom or phrase

QUESTION 101

What does it mean 'to gird up the loins'?

B To do physical exercises for the lower back
D To put on a belt or girdle
C To prepare oneself for something difficult or demanding
A To get dressed in a formal way

Answer: This is an archaic phrase, originating from the practice of tucking in long garments to prepare for work or battle. It means to get ready for action.

QUESTION 102

Choose the correct meaning of the Italicised Idiom. She had given up all hope when out of the blue she got a call from one of the most sought after universities.

C From a distant connection
B Helped by her peers
D Unexpectedly
A With God’s grace

Answer: 'Out of the blue' ek idiom hai jiska matlab hota hai 'achanak se' ya 'bina kisi umeed ke'. Isliye, 'Unexpectedly' sahi jawab hai.

QUESTION 103

Choose the option that best explains the underlined idiom/phrase:To throw down the glove means:

D To give a challenge
C To resort to wrong tactics
B To reject an honour
A To accept defeat

Answer: 'To throw down the glove' ek purana muhavara hai jiska matlab 'chunauti dena' hota hai. Yeh us pratha se aata hai jab yoddha ladai ke liye lalkarne ke liye apna dastana (glove) zameen par phenk dete the.

QUESTION 104

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrasal verb: How did you……. …. (come) that rare diamond ?

C come with
D come down
B come around
A come by

Answer: Phrasal verb 'come by' ka matlab hota hai 'kuch haasil karna' ya 'paana', khaaskar jab koi cheez mushkil se milti ho. Isliye, 'How did you come by that rare diamond?' ka matlab hai 'Tumhe woh durlabh heera kaise mila?'.

QUESTION 105

Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase/Idiom-I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today.

C irritated
D sick
A depressed
B unhappy

Answer: Idiom 'under the weather' ka matlab hota hai 'thoda bimar mehsus karna' ya 'tabiyat theek na hona'. Isliye, 'sick' sahi vikalp hai.

QUESTION 106

From the options below, choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence :Laila’s feelings “down in the dumps” is a temporary phase.

B Poverty
C Malnutrition
D Feeling elated
A Feeling very sad

Answer: 'Down in the dumps' ek muhavara hai jiska matlab hai 'bahut udaas' ya 'nirash mehsus karna'.

QUESTION 107

Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb :The terrorists _____ the train and kept the passengers as hostages.

B held upon
C held up
A held backed
D held off

Answer: Phrasal verb 'held up' (hold up ka past tense) ka ek matlab 'lootna' ya 'bandhak banana' hota hai. Is sandarbh mein, aatankwadiyon ne train ko loota.

QUESTION 108

Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate word: She could hardly __________ laughing.

B keep up
C keep from
D keep down
A keep on

Answer: Phrasal verb 'keep from' ka matlab hota hai 'kisi kaam ko karne se khud ko rokna'. Isliye, 'She could hardly keep from laughing' ka matlab hai 'Vah mushkil se apni hansi rok paa rahi thi'.

QUESTION 109

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:He abdicated the throne ____ his eldest son.

A in lieu of
C in favour of
D against
B by way of

Answer: 'In favour of' ka matlab hota hai 'kisi ke paksh mein'. Jab koi raja apna sinhasan tyagta hai, toh vah kisi aur ke paksh mein tyagta hai. Isliye, yahan 'in favour of' ka prayog uchit hai.

QUESTION 110

Select the appropriate phrasal verb from the given options to fill the blank space and complete the sentence – “Ten candidates ………. … for the interview.”

C turned over
D turned out
A turned up
B turned down

Answer: Phrasal verb 'turned up' ka matlab hota hai 'pahunchna' ya 'upasthit hona'. Vakya ka matlab hai 'Interview ke liye das ummeedwar aaye.'

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