Directions (1-15): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q1. To boot
In anger
In dilemma
Reduction
In addition
Q2. Make a go of
To make a situation worse
To be a leader
Be successful in something
To make an unfair decision
Q3. Cut of one’s jib
One’s general appearance
To save some money
To be dismissed from a job
Out of order
Q4. Run down
Criticize
Cheerful
Compromise
To be defeated
Q5. Stand in
Resist
Substitute
Secured
To pay
Q6. Go great guns
A situation where a plan fails
Being successful
Getting comparably less successful than before
Wanting expensive things that you cannot afford
Q7. Get the axe
Lose the job
To get a desirable position at your work place
Expert way of doing something
To make fast decisions
Q8. Get the show on the road
To receive applaud for an act
To be reprimanded by parents
Putting up an idea into action
To achieve success suddenly
Q9. A month of Sundays
A long time
A mystery
Short time
A time of ecstasy
Q10. Not give a toss
To not care about something
An expression or gesture of approval
Not to fall for someone’s trap
Not to think about one’s own past failure
Q11. Take stock
To be engaged in a profitable venture in business
To become unsteady or flustered due to having a strong emotional reaction
To be progressing or finding success in some area of one’s life
To make an appraisal, estimation, or assessment of something
Q12. Palm off
Clearly visible
Uneasy with something
To dispose off with the intent to deceive
Conceal
Q13. Wipe the nose of
To Abuse
To Cheat
To Slap
To pull the nose
Q14. Make a beeline
To go online
To rush
To be doubtful
To refuse
Q15. Pay on the nail
To pay after a long time
To pay small amount
To pay nothing
To pay promptly
SOLUTIONS
1.D
2.C
3.A
4.A
5.B
6.B
7.A
8.C
9.A
10.A
11.D
12.C
13.B
14.B
15.D
Q1. To boot
In anger
In dilemma
Reduction
In addition
Q2. Make a go of
To make a situation worse
To be a leader
Be successful in something
To make an unfair decision
Q3. Cut of one’s jib
One’s general appearance
To save some money
To be dismissed from a job
Out of order
Q4. Run down
Criticize
Cheerful
Compromise
To be defeated
Q5. Stand in
Resist
Substitute
Secured
To pay
Q6. Go great guns
A situation where a plan fails
Being successful
Getting comparably less successful than before
Wanting expensive things that you cannot afford
Q7. Get the axe
Lose the job
To get a desirable position at your work place
Expert way of doing something
To make fast decisions
Q8. Get the show on the road
To receive applaud for an act
To be reprimanded by parents
Putting up an idea into action
To achieve success suddenly
Q9. A month of Sundays
A long time
A mystery
Short time
A time of ecstasy
Q10. Not give a toss
To not care about something
An expression or gesture of approval
Not to fall for someone’s trap
Not to think about one’s own past failure
Q11. Take stock
To be engaged in a profitable venture in business
To become unsteady or flustered due to having a strong emotional reaction
To be progressing or finding success in some area of one’s life
To make an appraisal, estimation, or assessment of something
Q12. Palm off
Clearly visible
Uneasy with something
To dispose off with the intent to deceive
Conceal
Q13. Wipe the nose of
To Abuse
To Cheat
To Slap
To pull the nose
Q14. Make a beeline
To go online
To rush
To be doubtful
To refuse
Q15. Pay on the nail
To pay after a long time
To pay small amount
To pay nothing
To pay promptly
SOLUTIONS
1.D
2.C
3.A
4.A
5.B
6.B
7.A
8.C
9.A
10.A
11.D
12.C
13.B
14.B
15.D