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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51. Chip on your shoulder

  • Holding a grudge
  • Wearing armor
  • Carrying burden
  • Confident
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52. Close but no cigar

  • Almost succeed but fail
  • Give a prize
  • Win easily
  • Play safely
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53. Cold shoulder

  • Ignore someone
  • Chill food
  • Physical pain
  • Encourage
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54. Crack the whip

  • Punish or push someone to work harder
  • Make noise
  • Discipline animals
  • Break tools
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55. Cross one's mind

  • Occur to someone
  • Think deeply
  • Confuse
  • Forget
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56. Cry wolf

  • Raise a false alarm
  • Call for help
  • Talk loudly
  • Warn genuinely
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57. Devil is in the details

  • Details make it complicated
  • Something evil
  • Ignore small matters
  • Everything is easy
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58. Down to earth

  • Practical and realistic
  • Physically low
  • Sad
  • Dreamy
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59. Draw the line

  • Set a limit
  • Draw carefully
  • Cross boundaries
  • Begin work
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60. Easier said than done

  • Harder to do than talk
  • Easy to do
  • Impossible
  • Unnecessary
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