Aptitude Test - Idioms or Phrases
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence Choose the alternative best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold
The story does not hold water.
- (a)
does not deserve appreciation
- (b)
does not fulfill the requirements
- (c)
cannot be believed
- (d)
cannot be valued
In the question four alternatives are given for the bold or given idiom / phrase. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the bold part or given idiom / phrase
He is not in the good books of his boss.
- (a)
a lover of good books
- (b)
in favour with
- (c)
not of the same opinion as
- (d)
as good as
The questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
The news of the President's death spread like wild fire.
- (a)
spread rapidly
- (b)
caused a major confusion
- (c)
was a wild rumour
- (d)
set the nation on fire
In the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idioms / Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
The Madagascar Coup attempt ended in a fiasco.
- (a)
had no effect
- (b)
was an utter failure
- (c)
resulted in blood-shed
- (d)
was a disaster
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
He is known for blowing his own trumpet.
- (a)
Clattering
- (b)
shouting
- (c)
clamouring
- (d)
boasting
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Communicative English is the Achilles' heel for the job aspirants
- (a)
weak spot
- (b)
source of strength
- (c)
what they cherish most
- (d)
top priority
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idioms / Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
The sailors nailed their colours to their mast.
- (a)
put up a colourful mast
- (b)
refused to climb down
- (c)
took over the ship
- (d)
decided to abandon the ship
In the question four alternatives are given for the bold or given idiom / phrase. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the bold part or given idiom / phrase
The carefully worked-out plan fell through because of an unexpected event.
- (a)
came out successfully
- (b)
had a step fall
- (c)
was shattered
- (d)
failed
In the question four alternatives are given for the bold or given idiom / phrase. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the bold part or given idiom / phrase
The Earl of Leicester threw down the glove
- (a)
accepted defeat
- (b)
rejected the prize
- (c)
restored to wrong tactics
- (d)
gave aa challenge
In the question four alternatives are given for the bold or given idiom / phrase. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the bold part or given idiom / phrase
The students wanted a holiday, but the Pricipal put his foot down and said, ' No'.
- (a)
asserted his authority
- (b)
kicked them
- (c)
stepped out
- (d)
came downstairs
The question, four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The parents are in high spirits as their son has got a decent job.
- (a)
in good position
- (b)
drunk
- (c)
cheerful
- (d)
shocked
The questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
She was on the horns of a dilemma as she had either to leave her job or divorce her husband.
- (a)
in nervous condition
- (b)
in terrible mood
- (c)
in difficult situation
- (d)
in suspense
In the question four alternatives are given for the bold or given idiom / phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the bold part or given idiom / phrase
to take to heart
- (a)
to be encouraged
- (b)
to grieve over
- (c)
to like
- (d)
to hate
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idioms / Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The present manner of delimitation has been done in a gerrymandering way.
- (a)
in a legal and constitutional manner
- (b)
in a judicial and fair way
- (c)
in a manipulative and unfair way
- (d)
in a dictative manner like the Germans
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The trial made a mockery of justice.
- (a)
people mocked at the judgement
- (b)
it was a mock trial
- (c)
there was no serious outcome
- (d)
made the system look ridiculous
In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence Choose the alternative best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase
to get one's own back
- (a)
to get one's revenge
- (b)
to get control over someone
- (c)
to get one's position back
- (d)
to get hold of someone
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
- (a)
ran away
- (b)
displayed clean heels
- (c)
kneeled down
- (d)
showed courage
In the questions, Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence.Choose the alternative with best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The truant school boy told cock-and-bull stories to escape punishment
- (a)
drab and boring
- (b)
authentic and realistic
- (c)
interesting and thrilling
- (d)
absurd and unbelievable.
In the question four alternatives are given for the bold or given idiom / phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the bold part or given idiom / phrase.
He and his friend are sailing in the same boat
- (a)
sailing together in the same boat
- (b)
sharing the financial and social condition
- (c)
being in the same difficult situation
- (d)
getting rid of the difficult situation
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
- (a)
in writing
- (b)
orally
- (c)
in discourse
- (d)
in detail
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To cut the Gordian knot
- (a)
to perform a difficult task
- (b)
to cut a piece of cloth
- (c)
to perform an easy task
- (d)
to do a job perfunctorily
The questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase as your answer.
to put an end to
- (a)
continue
- (b)
start
- (c)
stop
- (d)
enforce
In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence Choose the alternative best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold
I can no longer put up with her insolence.
- (a)
endure
- (b)
evade
- (c)
suppress
- (d)
assume
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold 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.
- (a)
young and inexperienced
- (b)
drenched in the rain
- (c)
unpunctual and lethargic
- (d)
stupid and slow-witted
The questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.
He lays out fifty percent of his income on bonds and shares.
- (a)
allots
- (b)
distributes
- (c)
donates
- (d)
spends
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Before the report reached the authority, the media spilled the beans.
- (a)
hinted at the consequences.
- (b)
dropped the charges
- (c)
spilled the content of the package
- (d)
revealed the secret information
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idioms / Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
The much hyped event turned out be a nine day's wonder.
- (a)
an event that lasted for nine days
- (b)
created awe for nine days
- (c)
a dazzling spectacle of great value
- (d)
a dazzling short-lived spectacle of no real value
The question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
build castles in the air
- (a)
waste time
- (b)
daydream
- (c)
build houses
- (d)
work hard
In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence Choose the alternative best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase
The ruling party has been warned not to pay to the gallery.
- (a)
to give importance to the common man
- (b)
to try to be clever
- (c)
to seek to win approval
- (d)
to side-track the issue
In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
Receiving his first award was a shot in the arm for him.
- (a)
something that gives encouragement
- (b)
something that is painful
- (c)
something that needs attention
- (d)
something done with a purpose