In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
No matter what
The idiom 'come hell or high water' invokes two extreme disasters to stress determination: the action will be carried out whatever happens. This matches 'no matter what'. Option 3 only names the obstacles, not the resolve to push through them.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sharp practice
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.
Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep someone at arm’s length
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bad iron
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get into a scrape
Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment.
I'm going to be in trouble if I don't submit my homework to the teacher.
Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
I was very excited about my new assignment. I sent the email without the required attachment. What have I done?
Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On the ball
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To face the music
Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Taking a bull by the horns
Directions:Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bone of contention
Directions: Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.
To eat humble pie
Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.
Like a cakewalk
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To beat about the bush
Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.
A stone’s throw away