Idioms|Phrases|Phrasal Verb Challenge: Can you score 12/15? for PO, Clerk, SO, Insurance Exams

Question 1

Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The audience gave the politician a lot of sticks for giving a hate speech at the function.

Question 2

Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase, 'not playing with a full deck'?

Question 3

Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted in the sentence. Choose the option which explains the correct meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase.

He won the championship hands down.

Question 4

Direction: In the given sentence, an idiom/phrase is printed in bold. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.

If you want you can talk to her now. Let me tell you, she is mad as a hatter.

Question 5

Direction: In the following question, a sentence containing an idiom/ phrase is given. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The difference in our country's leadership has been night and day.

Question 6

Direction: The following question carries a sentence with an idiom/ phrase highlighted in it. Select the alternative which states the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.

I am sure it’s time to call it a night.

Question 7

Direction: In the given sentence, an idiom/phrase is printed in bold. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.

A young pupil left her parents impressed and in stitches after a quick-witted homework answer.

Question 8

Direction: In the given sentence, an idiom/phrase is printed in bold. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.

While you can snap up a great last-minute special for local travel, you’re going to need time to get your ducks in a row.

Question 9

Direction: Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase, 'Feel a bit under the weather'?

Question 10

Direction: Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase,'Hear it on the grapevine'?

Question 11

Direction: In the following question, a sentence containing an idiom/ phrase is given. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

His initial good performances were a mere flash in the pan. Nowadays, he delivers only mediocre work.

Question 12

Direction: In the given question, an idiom/ phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.

She has been working here for 30 years and knows the ropes to getting anything done.

Question 13

Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The commissioner advised the fugitives to turn in themselves to get some legal respite.

Question 14

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

I haven't talked to her in a month of Sundays.

Question 15

Direction: In the given sentence, an idiom/phrase is printed in bold. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.

The Supreme court’s judgment strikes a blow on the unbridled encroachment and surveillance by the state.