IDIOMS (Set-17)

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1➤ ‘‘Don’t get upset. I was only pulling your leg’’. Choose from the options to get the most appropriate meaning of the above sentence.(Common Preliminary Examination 2022 (Plus 2 Level) Stage II – Various)

I pulled your leg to make you fall I was just jokingI was making you happy I didn’t mean to hurt you

2➤ Choose the correct option to mean the same as the idiom given below : Are you okay? You look a bit down in the mouth.(Common Preliminary Examination 2022 (Plus 2 Level) Stage II – Various)

unhappy angry hungry sick

3➤ What is the meaning of the idiom “Have an axe to grind” ?(Common Preliminary Examination 2022 (Plus 2 Level) Stage I – Various)

To have a strong opinion about somethingTo sharpen the toolsTo seize the opportunity To have an advantage

4➤ Rewrite the sentence below using a single word instead of the euphemism underlined. The woman next door has just had a visit from the stork. (Degree Mains Subinspector of Police - 22/11/22)

baby guest dog heart attack

5➤ The meaning of the idiom 'to leave someone in the lurch' is (Senior Superintendent/ Assistant Treasury Officer/ Sub Treasury Officer & Section Officer - Degree Level Main 23.11.2022)

To come to compromise with someone To put someone at ease Constant source of annoyance to someone To desert someone in his difficulties

6➤ The idiom 'Pull yourself together' means (Excise Inspector (Trainee)- Degree Level Main - 29.11.2022)

To secureTo attack To push somethingTo calm down

7➤ Replace the underlined text with correct idioms or phrases given in the options. The Police Officer 'left no stone unturned' in his search for the serial killer. (Common Preliminary Examination 2022 (Graduate Level)- Stage II - 19/11/22)

Behave smartlyConduct sincerely Wasting no time Try every possible way

8➤ Bag and Baggage. (Choose the right option to get the meaningful expression.)(Common Preliminary Examination 2022 (Graduate Level)- Stage III - 10.12.2022)

All the clothing Leave Without any belongingWith all one's belongings

9➤ The meaning of the idiom, ‘break a leg’ is... (Legal Assi./ Legal Assi. Grade II Dept: KSIDC Ltd/ Law Department (Govt. Secretariat) – 03.06.2022)

to insult to cause injuryto oppose to wish good luck

10➤ Choose the correct meaning the underlined idiom. Sheela cut a dash at the party the other day that everyone praised her. (Legal Assi./ Legal Assi. Grade II Dept: KSIDC Ltd/ Law Department (Govt. Secretariat) – 03.06.2022)

was stylish and impressive sang beautifullydelivered a speechwas eloquent

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