CLAT - English - Vocabulary - Idioms and phrases

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Question - 1

All agog

  • A restless
  • B everybody
  • C almighty
  • D all ready

Question - 2

A snake in the grass

  • A irreliable person
  • B secret or hidden enemy
  • C unforeseen happening
  • D unrecognisable danger

Question - 3

A tall order

  • A a big problem
  • B a task difficult to perform
  • C a big demand
  • D untenable claim

Question - 4

All and sundry

  • A all of a sudden
  • B greater share
  • C everyone without distinction
  • D completion of work

Question - 5

A storm in a teacup

  • A a danger signal
  • B a great noise
  • C much excitement over something trivial
  • D unexpected event

Question - 6

Adam's ale

  • A water
  • B grace
  • C wine
  • D pleasure

Question - 7

A jaundiced eye

  • A angry
  • B jealousy
  • C prejudice
  • D a generous view

Question - 8

A bull in a china shop

  • A a person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted
  • B a person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life
  • C a person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required
  • D a person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people

Question - 9

At one's beck and call

  • A to be in an advantageous position
  • B enjoying oneself without caring for others
  • C to be always at one's service
  • D to be under one's subjugation

Question - 10

At a party, he is always in high spirits

  • A drunk
  • B talkative
  • C uncontrollable
  • D cheerful