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Download Idioms and Phrases Questions for IBPS PO Prelims <\/a><\/p>\n Download IBPS PO Previous Papers<\/a><\/p>\n Question 1:\u00a0<\/b>Identify the meaning of the given phrases\/words given below highlighted in bold. a)\u00a0measurement<\/p>\n b)\u00a0composition<\/p>\n c)\u00a0explanation<\/p>\n d)\u00a0All of the above<\/p>\n 1)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Here the phrase \u2018\u2019account for\u2019\u2019 means to measure something in terms of numbers.<\/p>\n Question 2:\u00a0<\/b>Select the most appropriate idiom\/phrase used for the situation given below:<\/strong> a)\u00a0Cost an arm and a leg<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Golden handshake<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Let the cat out of the bag<\/p>\n d)\u00a0A litmus test<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Here, the idiom that the situation describes is to let the cat out of the bag.<\/p>\n Question 3:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, one idiom\/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom\/phrase. a)\u00a0A small lie<\/p>\n b)\u00a0A major lie<\/p>\n c)\u00a0An important lie<\/p>\n d)\u00a0An unimportant lie<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2018White lie\u2019 means an unimportant or harmless lie.<\/p>\n Question 4:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, one idiom\/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom\/phrase. a)\u00a0Someone favourite<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Something rarely visible<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Something very costly<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2018Apple of one\u2019s eye\u2019 means someone very close or precious or favourite.<\/p>\n Question 5:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase. a)\u00a0To ignore someone<\/p>\n b)\u00a0To teach someone a lesson<\/p>\n c)\u00a0To hate someone<\/p>\n d)\u00a0To take a bath<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Give cold shoulder means to intentionally ignore someone, hence option a is the correct answer.<\/p>\n Question 6:\u00a0<\/b>Below one idiom\/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom\/phrase. a)\u00a0to travel somewhere<\/p>\n b)\u00a0to escape from someone<\/p>\n c)\u00a0to be attentive<\/p>\n d)\u00a0to take an action<\/p>\n 6)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2018Heading south\u2019 means to escape from someone or something.<\/p>\n Question 7:\u00a0<\/b>Below one idiom\/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom\/phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0refers to a person who is very smart and intelligent<\/p>\n b)\u00a0refers to something which is stress-relieving<\/p>\n c)\u00a0refers to a person who is loved by someone the most<\/p>\n d)\u00a0refers to a specific target of any person<\/p>\n 7)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2018Apple of someone\u2019s eye\u2019 means a person who is loved by someone else the most.<\/p>\n Question 8:\u00a0<\/b>Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom\/phrase.<\/strong><\/p>\n At a drop of a hat<\/p>\n a)\u00a0being very quick<\/p>\n b)\u00a0with any hesitation<\/p>\n c)\u00a0stopping someone to do anything<\/p>\n d)\u00a0starting something very freshly<\/p>\n 8)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2018At a drop of a hat\u2019 means doing something without any delay.<\/p>\n Question 9:\u00a0<\/b>Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom\/phrase<\/strong>. a)\u00a0something very hot<\/p>\n b)\u00a0something very rare<\/p>\n c)\u00a0a concerning issue<\/p>\n d)\u00a0odd dealings with an issue<\/p>\n 9)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2018A hot potato\u2019 means something (usually a current issue) being discussed everywhere.<\/p>\n Question 10:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0rotten fruit<\/p>\n b)\u00a0dull<\/p>\n c)\u00a0the very best<\/p>\n d)\u00a0mediocre<\/p>\n 10)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The pick of the basket is an idiom which is used to convey something as being the very best. Hence, option C is the correct choice.<\/p>\n Take Free IBPS PO Mock Tests<\/a><\/p>\n Question 11:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0Complete fool<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Brave<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Genius<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Generous<\/p>\n 11)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n When we call someone as a god\u2019s ape then we consider that person to be very foolish. Hence, option A is correct.<\/p>\n Question 12:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0scold gently<\/p>\n b)\u00a0thrash someone badly<\/p>\n c)\u00a0praise highly of someone<\/p>\n d)\u00a0slander someone in his\/her absence<\/p>\n 12)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n To back bite means to denounce someone behind his back. Only option D comes close. Hence, option D.<\/p>\n Question 13:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0always<\/p>\n b)\u00a0occasionally<\/p>\n c)\u00a0continuously<\/p>\n d)\u00a0never<\/p>\n 13)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Ever and anon means something occurring now and then or occasionally. Hence, option B is correct.<\/p>\n Question 14:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0To hunt<\/p>\n b)\u00a0To be over-ambitious<\/p>\n c)\u00a0To be confident<\/p>\n d)\u00a0To achieve two aims at once.<\/p>\n 14)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘To kill two birds with one stone’ means to achieve two aims at once. Question 15:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0Celebration<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Very difficult to acquire<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Delicious food<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Very easy to achieve<\/p>\n 15)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘A piece of cake’ means something easily achieved. Question 16:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0scold gently<\/p>\n b)\u00a0thrash someone badly<\/p>\n c)\u00a0praise highly of someone<\/p>\n d)\u00a0slander someone in his\/her absence<\/p>\n 16)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n To back bite means to denounce someone behind his back. Only option D comes close. Hence, option D.<\/p>\n Question 17:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0always<\/p>\n b)\u00a0occasionally<\/p>\n c)\u00a0continuously<\/p>\n d)\u00a0never<\/p>\n 17)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Ever and anon means something occurring now and then or occasionally. Hence, option B is correct.<\/p>\n Question 18:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0To hunt<\/p>\n b)\u00a0To be over-ambitious<\/p>\n c)\u00a0To be confident<\/p>\n d)\u00a0To achieve two aims at once.<\/p>\n 18)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘To kill two birds with one stone’ means to achieve two aims at once. Question 19:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0Celebration<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Very difficult to acquire<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Delicious food<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Very easy to achieve<\/p>\n 19)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘A piece of cake’ means something easily achieved. Question 20:\u00a0<\/b>In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\/Phrase.<\/strong> a)\u00a0Very rarely<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Often<\/p>\n c)\u00a0After 15 days<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Continuos<\/p>\n 20)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n “Once in a blue moon’ means very rarely.
\nThe Indian oil import accounts for<\/strong> more than 50% of any other imported products.<\/p>\n
\nWhen someone discloses a secret that was supposed to be kept.<\/p>\n
\nWhite lie<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nApple of one\u2019s eye<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nGive cold shoulder<\/p>\n
\nHeading South<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nApple of someone\u2019s eye<\/p>\n
\nA hot potato<\/p>\n
\nPick of the basket<\/p>\n
\nA god\u2019s ape<\/p>\n
\nBack bite<\/p>\n
\nEver and anon<\/p>\n
\nTo kill two birds with one stone<\/p>\n
\nHence, option D is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nA piece of cake<\/p>\n
\nHence, option D is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nBack bite<\/p>\n
\nEver and anon<\/p>\n
\nTo kill two birds with one stone<\/p>\n
\nHence, option D is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nA piece of cake<\/p>\n
\nHence, option D is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nOnce in a blue moon<\/p>\n
\nHence, option A is the correct answer.<\/p>\n