Idioms and Phrases Questions and Answers

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Idioms and phrases are an integral part of English verbal ability tests. They assess a candidate’s understanding of figurative language and vocabulary application. In competitive exams like TCS, Wipro, and bank PO, verbal ability questions and answers on idioms help test comprehension and contextual accuracy. This section covers common idioms, their meanings, and example usages with explanations. Mastering these will not only boost your exam performance but also enhance communication and writing skills.

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Idioms and Phrases

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111. Wild goose chase

  • Futile pursuit
  • Hunting
  • Traveling aimlessly
  • Search efficiently
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112. Your heart sinks

  • Feel disappointed
  • Happy surprise
  • Physically faint
  • Confused
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113. Your name is mud

  • In trouble or blamed
  • Dirty physically
  • Famous
  • Unknown
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114. Zero tolerance

  • No acceptance for bad behavior
  • Full tolerance
  • Ignore rules
  • Relaxed rules
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115. Zip your lips

  • Keep silent
  • Speak loudly
  • Eat quickly
  • Close a bag
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116. Ace up one's sleeve

  • Hidden advantage
  • Trickery
  • Magic
  • Secret object
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117. Bite the hand that feeds you

  • Harm someone who helps you
  • Eat food
  • Be ungrateful
  • Care for animals
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118. Cast in stone

  • Unchangeable or permanent
  • Literal carving
  • Fragile
  • Temporary
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119. Burn one's bridges

  • Destroy one's chances
  • Travel quickly
  • Cross rivers
  • Build something
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120. Jump on the bandwagon

  • Join a popular trend
  • Jump physically
  • Travel with others
  • Reject trends
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