151. Choose the correct phrasal verb for the underlined word from the options that follow: The Chief guest distributed the prizes.
- B. gave in
- A. gave away
- D. gave over
- C. gave out
Answer: Phrasal verb 'gave away' (give away ka past tense) ka matlab hota hai 'baantna' ya 'vitarit karna'. 'Distributed' ka yahi arth hai.
152. The sales manager tried every trick in the book to sell the flat to my uncle, but they failed -
- D. Stuck in the midway
- B. Not ready to bargain
- C. Try to give the least discount
- A. Try every possible way
Answer: 'Every trick in the book' ka matlab hai 'har sambhav tareeka aazmana' ya 'har daav-pench istemal karna' kisi kaam ko poora karne ke liye.
153. “To be at loggerheads” means :
- D. have large heads
- A. continue in the right direction
- C. be deformed
- B. have a hostile relationship
Answer: 'To be at loggerheads' ka matlab hai 'kattar dushmani hona' ya 'tez asahmati hona'.
154. Choose the most suitable word for the phrase “Fit to drink” :
- C. Venial
- D. Contaminated
- B. Potable
- A. Hard and Saline
Answer: 'Potable' shabd ka arth hai 'peene yogya'. Yeh 'Fit to drink' ke liye ek-shabd hai. 'Contaminated' ka matlab 'dushit' hota hai.
155. Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase:The pandemic has made everyone suspect that they are a bit under the weather at all times.
- B. Distressed and depressed
- C. Feeling sick or unhealthy
- D. Open to infection
- A. Out of work
Answer: Muhavara 'under the weather' ka matlab hota hai 'bimar mehsus karna' ya 'tabiyat theek na hona'.
156. In the sentence given, replace the underlined words, choosing the most suitable idiom from the options below:He was arrested without being given a reason.
- B. out and out.
- C. over and above
- D. for no rhyme or reason
- A. at odds and ends
Answer: 'For no rhyme or reason' ka matlab hota hai 'bina kisi karan ke' ya 'bina kisi tark ke'.
157. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom –‘Feeling under the weather’ means –
- A. refreshed
- B. to feel ill
- D. bad weather
- C. rejuvenate
Answer: Is muhavare ka matlab hai 'bimar mehsus karna' ya 'tabiyat nasaz hona'.
158. Give the correct meaning of the underlined Idiom.It was he who put a spoke in my wheel in the execution of my design.
- B. Helped me
- A. Blessed me
- D. Thwarted me
- C. Deeply appealed
Answer: 'To put a spoke in someone's wheel' ka matlab hai 'kisi ke kaam mein baadha daalna' ya 'banta hua kaam bigaadna'. 'Thwarted' ka matlab bhi 'asafal karna' ya 'rokna' hota hai.
159. I always welcome my guests ...........
- C. without rhyme
- D. worthwhile
- A. with a view to
- B. with open arm
Answer: Sahi muhavara 'with open arms' hai, jiska matlab hota hai 'garmajoshi se swagat karna' ya 'khule dil se apnana'.
160. Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase:Have a midas touch means:
- B. To be a good middleman
- A. Ability to succeed in everything
- C. Act patiently
- D. Accept defeat gracefully
Answer: 'Midas touch' ka matlab hota hai kisi bhi kaam mein safal hone ki kshamta, ya 'jis cheez ko haath lagao woh sona ban jaaye'. Yeh Raja Midas ki kahani se liya gaya hai.
161. Choose the correct option that expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom – They have been at daggers drawn for weeks over their distribution of ancestral property.
- D. to live calmly
- B. to live separately
- A. be bitterly hostile towards each other
- C. not on talking terms
Answer: 'At daggers drawn' ka matlab hai 'ek doosre ke kattar dushman hona' ya 'khuli dushmani hona'.
162. Identify the most appropriate idiom which can replace the underlined words:Rohit has the reputation of complicating and confusing things when any issue is raised in the meeting.
- D. in complete shambles
- B. as clear as mud
- C. muddying the waters
- A. got our wires crossed
Answer: 'Muddying the waters' ka matlab hai 'sthiti ko aur uljhana' ya 'mamle ko jatil bana dena'.
163. He was ......... crying -
- D. with reference to
- C. on the ground of
- B. on the point of
- A. on the part of
Answer: 'On the point of' ka matlab hota hai 'koi kaam karne hi wala hona'. 'He was on the point of crying' ka arth hai 'Vah rone hi wala tha'.
164. The meaning of the idiom ‘to harp on the same string’ is :
- A. to entertain everyone.
- D. to play a musical instrument.
- B. to use a single string on the violin.
- C. to dwell tediously on the same subject.
Answer: Is muhavare ka matlab hai 'ek hi baat ki ratt lagaye rakhna' ya 'ek hi vishay par baar-baar ubaau dhang se baat karna'.
165. Choose the most appropriate word to complete the given sentence:When are you bringing ____ the next issue of your journal?
- A. of
- D. off
- B. up
- C. out
Answer: Phrasal verb 'bring out' ka matlab hota hai 'kuch publish karna' ya 'bazaar mein laana'. Isliye yahan journal ke agle issue ko 'bring out' karne ki baat ho rahi hai.
166. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom.You should have seen the state he was in before his interview. He was as anxious as _______.
- C. a dare devil
- A. a cool cucumber
- B. a cat on a hot tin roof
- D. a copy cat
Answer: Idiom 'a cat on a hot tin roof' ka matlab hai 'bahut zyada bechain ya chintit hona'. 'A cool cucumber' iska vipreet hai, jiska matlab 'shaant' hota hai.
167. directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence. To go overboard
- C. To do too much of something
- D. Once in a life-time
- B. To encourage someone in his bad times
- A. To tell people about someone’s secrets
Answer: 'To go overboard' ka matlab hai 'kisi kaam ko hadd se zyada karna' ya 'ati kar dena'.
168. Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase or idiom – She played ducks and drakes with her money.
- B. did not spend
- D. spent lavishly
- C. borrowed
- A. lent
Answer: 'To play ducks and drakes with' ka matlab hai 'paise ko laparvahi se ya fuzul mein kharch karna'. 'Spent lavishly' ka bhi yahi arth hai.
169. Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase or idiom – She played ducks and drakes with her money.
- B. did not spend
- D. spent lavishly
- C. borrowed
- A. lent
Answer: 'To play ducks and drakes with' ka matlab hai 'paise ko laparvahi se ya fuzul mein kharch karna'. 'Spent lavishly' ka bhi yahi arth hai.
