Idioms and Phrases CAT PYQs , 28 Questions with Solutions

Choose the alternative which best expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

At his wits end, he turned to his old trade.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

The officer was in the soup when there was a raid in his office.

Match List-I with List-II:

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Hit the nail on the head

To burn the midnight oil

Match List I with List II:

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Match List I with List II:

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The proverb "A rolling stone gathers no moss" emphasizes that:

Pick the appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence:

"The lease of our premises has run out."

Pick the appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence:

"In market economy capital gets lion's share in production."

Pick the appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence: "You can be happy only when following the golden mean."

Identify the source of the phrase given below. "De Facto"

The different forms to fill for a driving license are _______ Select the idiom that best fits the above incomplete sentence and completes it:

The fiery young politician _______ a spell on his audience

Select the ONE sentence that makes correct use of the idiom 'once in a blue moon':

Choose the correct alternative that best explains the following idiom: "Writing on the wall."

Select the best option which completes the sentence in the most meaningful manner:

With banks baying for his blood over default in payments, he has his _____________.

Select the best option which completes the sentence in the most meaningful manner:

It's not that the management is not aware of few false bills here and there, but they don't call it because it would expose many and __________________.

Select the best option which completes the sentence in the most meaningful manner:

Max fell____________________ in love with her colleague and wants to marry her.

Select the best option which completes the sentence in the most meaningful manner:

The increase in customs duty by the government has __________ of those car companies who were importing most of their car parts.

Match the following idiomatic references to parts of the human anatomy.

List I A. Palm B. Foot C. Eye D. Stomach

List II

1. could not tolerate the insult.
2. to look at with energy and desire.
3. to put the blame on someone else
4. forced to pay the bill.

Identify the meaning of the given idiom from the given options. To cut the crackle

Identify the meaning of the given idiom from the given options. A Jaundiced Eye

Identify the correct Proverb.

Choose the right meaning of the idiom. A pyrrhic victory

Choose the correct word(s) for the underlined word(s). You cannot trust a person who plays false and loose with others.

Choose the correct meaning of the phrase. The team of doctors sent to the village to investigate the epidemic were exasperated. The conditions there were 'a perfect storm'.

Choose the correct meaning of the phrase. When playing the Clarinet, Jerry is 'all thumbs'.