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 idioms and phrases staring with the letter B.
Illustration: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase: Beside the mark
A. Outrageous B. Dependent C. Irrelevant D. Fascinating
Answer: C
Illustration: Given below is a sentence with idiom/phrase in bold letters. Choose the correct option which best express the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
My car broke on way to college yesterday.
A met with an accident B broke into pieces
C Stopped due to mechanical failure D Dashed against another vehicle
Answer: C
Direction : - An idiomatic phrase is given followed by four alternatives. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the expression. Between the Devil and the Sea | |||
Right Option : A | |||
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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. Kavita did not believe what she heard; instead, she read between the lines. | |||
Right Option : A | |||
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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. Bid fair | |||
Right Option : A | |||
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