Idioms and Phrases Questions and Answers
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.
Practice commonly used idioms and phrases. Complement this with one word substitution and phrase meanings
Idioms and Phrases
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51. Chip on your shoulder
- Holding a grudge
- Wearing armor
- Carrying burden
- Confident
52. Close but no cigar
- Almost succeed but fail
- Give a prize
- Win easily
- Play safely
54. Crack the whip
- Punish or push someone to work harder
- Make noise
- Discipline animals
- Break tools
57. Devil is in the details
- Details make it complicated
- Something evil
- Ignore small matters
- Everything is easy
60. Easier said than done
- Harder to do than talk
- Easy to do
- Impossible
- Unnecessary