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 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 commonly used idioms starting With A.
Illustration: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase: above all
A. More that everything else B. Not important C. The last one D. The top most.
Answer: A
Illustration: Given below is a sentence with idiom/phrase underlined. Choose the correct option which best express the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Directions : - In the sentence an idiom highlighted as blue and bold is given. Choose the correct meaning of the Idioms in the sentences. As a businessman my father always maintained that his transactions constituted an open book. | |||
Right Option : D | |||
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Directions : - In the sentence an idiom highlighted as blue and bold is given. Choose the correct meaning of the Idioms in the sentences. The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake. | |||
Right Option : C | |||
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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. At a loss | |||
Right Option : B | |||
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