The command of idiomatic expressions in any language is pre-requisite for expressive writing and comprehension. Phrasal verbs, idiomatic adjectives and noun phrases and idiomatic pairs of nouns, adjectives and adverbs comprise such a vast portion of idiomatic expressions that it is nearly impossible to deal with them comprehensively in such a short space. However, this chapter contains the most important usages that are indispensable for any competitive examination. Students would do well to consult the dictionary for further improvement in this field.
Here is a list of some idioms and phrases starting with U
Here is a list of some idioms and phrases starting with W
Here is a list of some idioms and phrases starting with Y
Illustration: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase: Yeoman's service.
A. Medical help B. Excellent work C. Social work D. Hard work
Answer: B
Illustration: Given below is a sentence with idiom/phrase underlined. In Bold Letters Choose the correct option which best express the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
The principal proved to be a wet blanket at the party of students.
A. Discouraged from enjoying B. Damp clothes C. Blanket wet in rain D. Cold blank
Answer : A
Direction : - An idiomatic phrase is given followed by four alternatives. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the expression. Wash dirty linen in public | |||
Right Option : B | |||
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Direction : - An idiomatic phrase is given followed by four alternatives. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the expression. Will - o - the - wisp | |||
Right Option : D | |||
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Directions : - In the sentence an idiom highlighted as blue and bold is give. Choose the correct meaning of the Idioms in the sentences. I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today. | |||
Right Option : B | |||
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