Idioms and Phrases Practice Set #1


 Directions: In questions nos.1-5, four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase bold-italicized in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

1).The newly released movie in theatres seems to be cutting the mustard with its targeted audience.
   a)    A flop 
   b)    Fulfilling expectations
   c)    Make a record
   d)    Be a hit

2).You’re off your rocker if you think you will crack UPSC in your first attempt.
   a)    crazy
   b)    intelligent
   c)    laborious
   d)    smart

3).His arrogance takes the cake
   a)    is disliked by all
   b)    landed him in prison
   c)    brings trouble for him
   d)    surpasses all others

4).He shouted at me before I had time to explain, but later he apologized for jumping the gun.
   a)    disturbing
   b)    rebuking
   c)    acting too hastily
   d)    misbehaving

5).I suppose both of these will want a secretary to do all the donkey work.
   a)    Urgent work
   b)    Boring work
   c)    Intelligent work
   d)    Administrative work

Answers:                         

1).b)  2).a)  3).d)  4).c)  5).b)  

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