The phrase “apple of my eye” means?
A. A sweet and juicy fruit
B. Someone’s favorite food or fruit
C. Something cherished or loved
D. A type of eye disease
Correct Answer: C (Something cherished or loved)
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The idioms and expressions below are some of the most common in English and equally important for CSS, PMS and all Competitive Exams. Here, some common and important idioms with meaning and examples are given. The example sentences show how idioms are used in context are also given here.
What does the phrase “time and again” mean?
A. Once in a while
B. Rarely
C. Frequently
D. Never
Correct Answer: C (Repeatedly or frequently)
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What does the Phrase “Exempted from” mean:
A. Required to do something
B. Excused from doing something
C. Encouraged to do something
D. Willing to do something
Correct Answer: B. Excused from doing something
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What does the idiom/phrase “As for” mean?
A. Regarding something
B. Getting a difficult situation
C. Caught in n a rush or hurry
D. An expression of surprise
Correct Answer: A. Regarding or concerning something
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What does the phrase “go bananas” mean?
A. To become happy
B. To become wealthy
C. To become crazy
D. To become sleepy
Correct Answer: C (To become crazy or angry)
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What does the phrase “spill the beans” mean?
A. To drop a container of beans and cause them to spill
B. To reveal a confidential information
C. To cook a dish containing beans
D. To store beans in a container
Correct Answer: B (To reveal a piece of secret or confidential information)
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What does the idiom “Break the ice” mean?
A. To cause trouble
B. To break a physical object
C. To make the first move
D. To hurry up
Correct Answer: C (To make the first move in a social situation)
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