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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41. A penny for your thoughts

  • Asking someone's opinion
  • Offering money
  • Complaining
  • Guessing the price
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42. Add fuel to the fire

  • Cook faster
  • Make a bad situation worse
  • Stay warm
  • Argue peacefully
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43. All ears

  • Listening carefully
  • Wearing earphones
  • Confused
  • Talking a lot
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44. At the drop of a hat

  • Immediately, without delay
  • Slowly
  • After thinking
  • After a warning
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45. Back to square one

  • Start over
  • Go back home
  • Lose a game
  • Return to work
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46. Bark is worse than bite

  • Loud but harmless
  • Dangerous
  • Talkative
  • Aggressive
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47. Beat around the bush

  • Avoid the main topic
  • Clean the bush
  • Work in a garden
  • Hurry unnecessarily
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48. Behind closed doors

  • Secretly
  • Open discussion
  • Publicly
  • Locked outside
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49. Bite the dust

  • Fail or die
  • Eat soil
  • Hit the ground
  • Celebrate
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50. By hook or by crook

  • By any means
  • Crooked path
  • Slowly
  • Dishonestly
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