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

Question 1

Direction: Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase, 'Pardon my French'?

Question 2

Direction: Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase, 'Know the ropes'?

Question 3

Direction: Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase, 'Knight in the shining armour'?

Question 4

Direction: Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase,'Chew the fat'?

Question 5

Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

Give someone stick

Question 6

Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

Throw a spanner in the works

Question 7

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.

Do not discuss any of our plans outside this boardroom, remember loose lips sink ships.

Question 8

Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase 'Top of the line'?

Question 9

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 only fly in the ointment is the project stuff which is so onerous it would ordinarily have had me eating my desk blotter with frustration.

Question 10

Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase, 'Blow hot and cold'?

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.

If you want to get a good apartment, you may have to give the manager some money under the table.

Question 12

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.

The sales of the company are increasing by leaps and bounds.

Question 13

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

People were screaming and running helter-skelter down the steps to escape the flames.

Question 14

Direction: Which of the following is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the phrase, 'Put off'?

Question 15

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.

Vishal Sikka quits as Infosys shares take a beating.