Idioms and Phrases Questions in English

(B) The idiom $took\, to\, his\, heels$ means to run away or flee quickly, especially to escape from a situation or person. In the context of the sentence, the thief saw a policeman and immediately fled the scene. Therefore, the correct meaning is 'ran away from the scene'.

(D) The idiom "to strike a bad patch" means to experience a period of difficulty,misfortune,or failure. In the context of the sentence,it refers to the person facing several challenges or difficult phases in their life or career before eventually achieving success. Therefore,"Had many professional difficulties" is the most appropriate choice.

(D) The idiom $made\, her\, flesh\, creep$ means to cause someone to feel very frightened,nervous,or disgusted.
In the context of the sentence,hearing the accounts of a murder would naturally cause a person to feel terrified or horrified.
Therefore,the option that best expresses this meaning is $D$ (Fill her with horror).

(D) The idiom $put\, up\, with$ means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult.
In the given sentence,it refers to how long people will continue to endure or tolerate the increasing economic hardships.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.

(B) The idiom $once\, for\, all$ means to do something in a final and conclusive manner,such that it will not need to be done again.
In the given sentence,the teacher is giving a final warning to the student,implying that this decision is permanent and will not be revisited.
Therefore,the word $finally$ best expresses the meaning of the phrase $once\, for\, all$ in this context.

(B) The idiom $put\, you\, out$ means to cause someone inconvenience,trouble,or annoyance. In the context of the sentence,the speaker is hoping that their lateness will not cause any inconvenience or irritation to the person they are meeting. Therefore,the best alternative that expresses this meaning is "irritate you" or "inconvenience you". Among the given options,"irritate you" is the most appropriate choice.

(C) The idiom $for\, good$ means 'permanently' or 'forever'.
In the given sentence,'Govind has left his country $for\, good$' implies that he has left his country permanently and will not return.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

(A) The idiom $power\, behind\, the\, throne$ refers to a person who exerts significant influence or control over a situation or organization without holding an official position of authority.
In the given sentence,Sanjay is described as the one who actually holds the power,even though someone else might be the official leader.
Therefore,the correct meaning is 'The person who had the real control and power'.

(A) The phrasal verb '$let$ someone down' means to fail to support or help someone as they had hoped or expected.
In this context,'His friends $let$ him down' implies that his friends failed him when he needed them.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'failed'.

(C) The idiom $like\, a\, fish\, out\, of\, water$ means to feel awkward,uneasy,or out of place in a particular situation or environment.
In the given sentence,the speaker feels out of place among business tycoons because they do not belong to that environment.
Therefore,the most appropriate meaning is $uncomfortable$.

(D) The idiom $pay\, lip-service$ means to express support or approval for something in words,but without actually doing anything to support it or without truly believing in it.
Option $D$,$show\, only\, outward\, respect$,best captures this meaning,as it implies that the support is superficial and not backed by genuine action or conviction.

(D) The idiom "to thrust one's nose into" means to interfere or meddle in someone else's business or affairs without being asked.
Therefore,the option that best expresses this meaning is "Meddle officiously in".

(D) The idiom $off\, and \,on$ means something that happens from time to time or at irregular intervals.
Therefore,the word that best expresses this meaning is 'occasionally'.
Thus,option $D$ is the correct answer.

(B) The idiom 'to keep the pot boiling' or 'to keep the pot boiling' in a metaphorical sense often refers to maintaining a state of activity or controversy. In this context,'keeping the pot boiling' means to keep a controversy or an issue alive and active in the public eye. Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

(C) The idiom $took\, to\, his\, heels$ means to run away or flee quickly.
In the given sentence, the robber fled the scene immediately upon the arrival of the police.
Therefore, the correct option is $C$, which means $ran\, off$.

(B) The idiom $have \,your\, cake\, and\, eat\, it\, too$ means that you cannot have two incompatible things at the same time. It refers to the impossibility of enjoying the benefits of two conflicting choices simultaneously. Therefore,the phrase implies that one cannot $have \,it\, both \,ways$.

(D) The phrasal verb $held\, out$ means to continue to resist or to withstand a difficult situation for a period of time.
In the context of the sentence,the rebels continued to resist for about a month.
Therefore,the correct meaning is $resisted$.

(B) The idiom $run\, into\, rough\, weather$ means to experience difficulties or face problems.
In the context of the sentence, the new economic policy is expected to face challenges or obstacles during its implementation.
Therefore, $encounter\, difficulties$ is the most appropriate alternative.

(A) The idiom '$brought$ home' means to make something clear or to emphasize a point so that it is fully understood.
In the context of the sentence,the father wanted to make his sons clearly understand the importance of unity.
Therefore,the word 'emphasised' is the best alternative that expresses the meaning of the phrase '$brought$ home'.

(C) The idiom $burn \, your \, fingers$ means to suffer unpleasant consequences,especially financial loss,as a result of one's own actions or interference in something.
In the given sentence,giving all your money to John is an action that will likely lead to a negative outcome or financial loss for you.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$ (suffer).

(A) The idiom $tooth\, and\, nail$ means to try extremely hard to achieve something or to fight with all one's power and energy.
In the given sentence,it implies that they will use all their strength and resources to secure their rights.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$ (with all their might).

(B) The idiom $cut\ off\ a\ corner$ (or $cut\ corners$) means to do something in the easiest,quickest,or cheapest way,often by ignoring rules or taking a shorter path to save time.
In the context of the sentence,since the road was zigzag and they were in a hurry,they had to take a shorter path to reach their destination on time.
Therefore,the correct meaning is to take a short cut.

(A) The idiom $on\, the\, wane$ means to become weaker,less common,or to decrease in size or importance.
In the context of the sentence,it implies that discipline is decreasing or declining in educational institutions.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $declining$.

(D) The idiom '$far\, cry$' means something that is a long distance away or a significant difference from the current state. In the context of the sentence,it implies that world peace is still a long way from being achieved despite the efforts made. Therefore,'$a\, long\, way\, off$' is the most accurate expression of its meaning.

(A) The idiom $tall \, order$ means a task or request that is difficult to perform or unreasonable to expect.
In the given sentence,expecting someone to travel alone at midnight is considered a challenging or difficult task.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$ (Difficult).

(A) The idiom $plays\, fast\, and\, loose$ means to act in an unreliable,reckless,or insincere manner,often without regard for the consequences or the feelings of others.
In the given sentence,the speaker is expressing an inability to maintain a relationship with someone who is untrustworthy or inconsistent in their behavior.
Therefore,option $A$ is the correct choice as it accurately reflects the meaning of the idiom.

(C) The idiom $no\, love\, lost$ means that two people do not like each other at all.
It implies a state of mutual animosity or intense dislike.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

(A) The idiom $a\, moot\, point$ refers to a subject or question that is open to debate,discussion,or argument,and has not yet been settled or decided.
In the given sentence,the abolition of private property is a topic that is still being debated and has not reached a final conclusion.
Therefore,the word 'undecided' best expresses the meaning of the phrase in this context.

(A) The idiom $bad\, business$ in this context refers to a situation that is disadvantageous,harmful,or detrimental to the progress of work or the organization. Since the sentence states that 'no work is being completed' due to absenteeism,it implies that the situation is having a negative impact on the business operations. Therefore,'Bad for business' is the most appropriate meaning.

(C) The idiom '$draw\ the\ long\ bow$' means to exaggerate or to tell stories that are not entirely true or are embellished.
Therefore,the correct alternative is '$exaggerate$'.

(C) The idiom '$square$ up' in this context means to settle a debt,a disagreement,or a problem.
In the given sentence,Vikram needs to resolve or 'settle' a problem with the manager.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

(B) The idiom $on\, its\, last\, legs$ means to be in a very weak condition and near the end of existence or usefulness.
In the context of the sentence,the business has been running for ten years but is now failing or nearing collapse.
Therefore,the phrase 'About to perish' best expresses this meaning.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.

(B) The idiom $look \, sharp$ means to act quickly or to be alert and ready. In the context of the sentence 'The time is running out',the speaker is urging someone to hurry up or act immediately. Therefore,'make haste' is the most appropriate alternative.

(C) The idiom "to throw dust in someone's eyes" means to deceive or mislead someone.
In the context of the sentence, the person is in the habit of deceiving his superiors.
Therefore, the correct option is $C$.

(A) The idiom $lynch\, law$ refers to the practice of punishing someone for an alleged offense without a legal trial,often by a mob. Therefore,it is synonymous with the 'law of the mob' or mob rule,where individuals take the law into their own hands instead of following the established judicial process.

(B) The idiom '$in$ $high$ $spirits$' means to be in a very happy, cheerful, or enthusiastic mood.
In the given sentence, '$He$ was $in$ $high$ $spirits$' implies that the person was feeling very happy or cheerful when the speaker met him.
Therefore, the correct alternative is '$He$ was very cheerful'.

(C) The idiom $rolling\, in\, money$ means to have a large amount of money or to be extremely wealthy.
Therefore, the phrase $rolling\, in\, money$ is best expressed by the option $C$, which is $Very\, rich$.

(A) The idiom '$chequered\, career$' refers to a career marked by many changes,ups and downs,or varied experiences,both good and bad.
In the context of the sentence,it implies that Jaya's professional life has been characterized by a series of different roles and fluctuating fortunes since he started as an office assistant.
Therefore,option $A$ is the most accurate interpretation.

(C) The idiom $my \, flesh \, creep$ means to cause someone to feel very frightened,nervous,or disgusted.
In the context of the sentence,seeing an accident is a disturbing and scary event that would naturally cause fear or a feeling of horror.
Therefore,the phrase $my \, flesh \, creep$ is best expressed by the meaning 'frightened me'.

(C) The idiom $hard\, and\, fast\, rule$ refers to a strict,fixed,or inflexible rule that cannot be altered or ignored under any circumstances.
Therefore,the option that best expresses this meaning is 'rule that cannot be broken or modified'.

(A) The idiom $as\, was\, his\, wont$ means 'as was his habit' or 'as he usually did'.
Therefore,the phrase 'as usual' best expresses the meaning of the given idiom.
Hence,the correct option is $A$.

(A) The idiom $tread\ on\ the\ toes$ means to offend or annoy someone,often by interfering in their affairs or overstepping boundaries.
Therefore,the option that best expresses this meaning is 'To give offence to them'.

(A) The phrasal verb $setting\ up$ in this context means to establish oneself in a business or profession. Therefore,"He intends $setting\ up$ as a lawyer" means he intends to establish his own legal practice. The most appropriate option is $A$.

(D) The idiom '$worth\, a\, jew's\, eye$' refers to something that is extremely valuable or expensive.
Historically,this phrase originated from the Middle Ages,implying that an object is worth a great deal of money or is highly prized.
In the context of the sentence,the autographed bat from a legendary cricketer like Sunil Gavaskar is a rare collector's item,making it a possession of high value.
Therefore,option $D$ is the correct choice.

(B) The idiom $bird's\, eye\, view$ means a general view from above or a broad overview of a situation without going into minute details.
In the given sentence,the speaker is providing a summary or a broad perspective of the political conditions in the country.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

(C) The phrase $of \,his\, own\, accord$ means to do something voluntarily,without being forced or influenced by others.
In the given sentence,'He resigned the post of his own accord' implies that he chose to resign by his own free will.
Therefore,the option that best expresses this meaning is 'voluntarily and willingly'.

(C) The idiom $in\, the\, limelight$ means to be the focus of public attention or interest.
In the context of a politician,being $in\, the\, limelight$ implies that they are constantly under public scrutiny or are the center of attention.
Comparing the given options,$the\, centre\, of\, attraction$ is the most accurate synonym for being in the limelight,as it captures the essence of being the primary focus of people's attention.

(A) The phrasal verb $ran\, out\, of$ means to use up the entire supply of something,leaving none remaining.
In the context of the sentence,it means the speaker used all their money during the tour.
Therefore,the phrase $ran\, out\, of$ is best expressed by the meaning $exhausted\, my\, stock\, of$.

(D) The idiom $scream\, blue\, murder$ means to make a great deal of noise and object vehemently to something,usually in a way that is considered excessive or disproportionate. In the given sentence,it implies that even if Madhuri complains loudly or protests strongly,the speaker believes Deepali deserves the promotion due to her better qualifications. Therefore,option $D$ is the correct choice.

(A) The idiom $a\, gentleman\, at\, large$ refers to a person who has no specific job,responsibility,or serious occupation.
In the given sentence,the person has sold his factory and is now free from his professional duties,which means he currently has no serious occupation.
Therefore,option $A$ is the correct choice.