Idioms and Phrases test 2-Solved practice Question and answers

21)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

As the situation got out of control, the speaker of the Parliament tried to put oil over troubled waters.

[RBI Grade-B, 2010]

A)
The speaker tried to calm the situation
B)
The speaker tried to take advantage of the situation
C)
The speaker jumped into the fight
D)
The speaker remained indifferent to the situation.
E)
None of the above

Discussion

22)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

The researcher tried his best to explain the importance of his new discovery to the panel members but soon realised that he was casting pearls before a swine.

[RBI Grade-B, 2010]

A)
He realised that the panel members would take his suggestions seriously
B)
He realised that he disclosed the information to a greedy panel.
C)
He realised that he had come to the right group of people
D)
He realised that the panel members cannot appreciate his findings
E)
None of the above

Discussion

23)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

The chairman had to eat a humble pie after the workers decided to go on strike to protest against the biased promotions.

[RBI Grade-B, 2010]

A)
The chairman politely refused to take the promotion orders back
B)
The chairman gave up his pride and apologised for the mistake
C)
The chairman had to face defeat by a group of ordinary workers
D)
The chairman's career was tinted due to the allegations of biased promotions
E)
None of the above

Discussion

24)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

The bankrupt organisation has been handed over to its new owners, lock, stock and barrels.

[RBI Grade-B, 2010]

A)
Only a few departments of the bankrupt organisations have been taken over by the new owners
B)
The new owners have bought the bankrupt organisation for a very nominal amount
C)
The owners have bought the bankrupt organisation in a hurry
D)
The new owners have completely taken over the bankrupt organisation
E)
None of the above

Discussion

25)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

The green eyed monster

[SBI(PO), 2008]

A)
The creature of the sea
B)
An animal with green eyes
C)
Personal jealousy
D)
To get into trouble
E)
None of the above

Discussion

Idioms and Phrases practice test-2

Answer: Option A

Answer: Option D

Answer: Option B

Answer: Option D

Answer: Option C