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.
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 following idiom.
Wild goose chase
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pipe dream
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Pat on the back
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Through thick and thin
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hold water
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
He's sitting on the fence
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