Idioms and Phrases Questions in English

(D) The idiom 'To catch a tartar' means to deal with a person or situation that is much more powerful or difficult than expected.
Example: While fighting with the police,the gangsters realized that they had caught a tartar.

(C) The idiom 'To end in smoke' means to fail or to come to nothing.
Example: Even after having the best players in the team,their efforts ended in smoke as they were not able to win the match.

(A) The idiom 'to be above board' means to be open,honest,and fair in one's dealings,without any attempt to deceive or hide anything.
Example: 'Peter is known for his above-board conduct in all his business transactions.'
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

(B) The idiom 'to put one's hand to plough' means to undertake a difficult or serious task,often involving hard work or responsibility.
Example: Even after retirement,he puts his hand to plough by taking on big projects.

(C) The idiom 'to pick holes' means to find faults or to criticize someone or something.
For example: 'It is not easy to pick holes in his speech.'
Therefore,the correct meaning is 'to criticize someone'.

(A) The idiom 'to leave someone in the lurch' means to abandon or desert someone when they are in a difficult situation or when they need help the most.
Example: Jack left Alex in the lurch,and Alex had to complete the project by himself.

(B) The idiom 'To play second fiddle' means to take a subordinate position to another person or to be less important than someone else in a particular situation.
For example: 'Tom was tired of playing second fiddle,so he planned to start his own company.'

(D) The idiom 'a black sheep' refers to a person who is considered a disgrace or an embarrassment to their family or group due to their bad behavior or reputation. For example: 'He is the black sheep of the family as he is a notorious criminal.' Therefore,option $D$ is the correct answer.

(B) The idiom '$A$ man of straw' refers to a person who lacks substance,is weak in character,or is easily influenced. It describes someone who is unreliable or lacks the strength of conviction. Therefore,option $B$ is the correct meaning.

(A) The idiom 'to smell a rat' means to suspect that something is wrong or that there is a trick or deception involved in a situation.
Example: 'He is selling a new car at a very low price. $I$ smell a rat in this offer.'
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

(B) The idiom "to hit the nail right on the head" means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
For example: "Jack hit the nail right on the head when he said that the reason for a drop in sales was the poor quality of the product."
Therefore,the correct meaning is to do or say the right thing.

(C) The idiom "to set one's face against" means to oppose something firmly or to resist something with determination.
Example: He set his face against the idea of cutting trees in the city.

(B) The idiom "At one's wit's end" means to be so worried,confused,or annoyed that one does not know what to do next.
"Perplexed" means completely baffled or puzzled,which is the correct synonym for this idiom.
For example: "Jack was at his wit's end to find that his car was stolen."

(C) The idiom 'at one's fingertips' means to have complete knowledge or information about something that is readily available for use or reference.
For example: 'She has knowledge of all sports at her fingertips.'
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

(A) The idiom 'all in all' means 'considering everything' or 'the most important person/thing'.
In the context of a person,it refers to someone who has the most authority or is the most important individual in a situation.
Example: 'Jack is the only boy in his family,so he is all in all in his home.'
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

(C) The idiom 'Apple pie order' means to be in perfect order or neatly arranged.
For example: 'All books were in an apple-pie order in his study room.'

(A) The idiom "as fit as a fiddle" means to be in excellent physical health and condition.
Example: Peter was very weak,but after joining the gym,he became as fit as a fiddle.

(C) The idiom 'at loggerheads' means to be in a state of strong disagreement or conflict with someone.
Example: Rocky is at loggerheads with his brothers because of the property dispute.

(A) The idiom "An apple of discord" refers to a subject or issue that causes a dispute,disagreement,or quarrel between people.
Example: The property became an apple of discord between the two brothers.

(B) The idiom "at sea" means to be lost,confused,or unable to understand something.
For example: "Maria is at sea in math,she cannot solve even fifth-grade-level math questions."
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

(C) The idiom "a bigger bang for your buck" means to get more value for your money.
It implies that you are receiving more goods,services,or benefits in exchange for the amount you have spent.
For example: "Buying this high-definition $LED$ $TV$ will be a bigger bang for your buck."

(D) The idiom 'at sixes and sevens' means a state of total confusion or disorder.
For example: After the income tax raid in the office,everything was at sixes and sevens.

(A) The idiom "$A$ load of cobblers" is British slang used to describe something that is complete nonsense or rubbish.
For example: "$I$ feel that his speech is a load of cobblers."
Therefore,the correct meaning is "Rubbish".

(C) The idiom "At one fell swoop" means to do something all at once or in a single action.
Example: Jack was not guilty,so the judge dismissed all of the charges against him in one fell swoop.

(D) The idiom "Away with the fairies" refers to someone who is daydreaming,out of touch with reality,or acting in a strange or eccentric manner.
Therefore,the correct meaning is "not facing reality".

(A) The idiom 'back of beyond' refers to a place that is very far away,isolated,or difficult to reach.
For example: 'The farmhouse of Alex is back of beyond. It took us hours to get there.'
Therefore,the correct meaning is 'a remote place'.

(D) The idiom 'bandy words' means to engage in an argument or to exchange angry or heated words with someone,often in a way that is considered disrespectful or pointless.
Therefore,the correct meaning is 'to argue pointlessly with someone'.
Example: The student was punished because he was bandying words with the teacher.