In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Of the best quality
The idiom "Of the first water" originally referred to diamonds of the purest, clearest grade. By extension, it describes something or someone of the highest quality or excellence. Hence the correct meaning is "Of the best quality".
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blow one’s own trumpet
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Over one’s head
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Let us have all the regulations in black and white.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
If the audit report shows anomalies, the finance manager will be brought to book.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On cloud nine
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Someone’s heart is in the right place
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Eat one’s words
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Apple of one’s eye
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
One-track mind
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut a long story short
Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.
A match made in heaven
Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.
A culture vulture
Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.
A death blow
Direction:Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.
The jewel in the crown
Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.
To live in a fool's paradise