Idioms and Phrases test 2-Solved practice Question and answers

1)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

The thief was caught red-handed.

[United India Insurance (AO), 2011]

A)
In the every act of committing the theft
B)
on red tape
C)
after being given a warning
D)
with blood on his hands
E)
in an attempt to escape

Discussion

2)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

He decided to jump the gun and apply for the job before it was advertised in the press.

[United India Insurance (AO), 2011]

A)
play safe
B)
fake his credentials
C)
use influence
D)
call for a personal meeting
E)
be over hasty

Discussion

3)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phras/ word.

My neighbour was caught stealing, he now has to face the music.

[United India Insurance (AO), 2011]

A)
ask for forgiveness
B)
come face to face with the police
C)
attempt to protect himself
D)
suffer the consequences of his actions
E)
hear the song

Discussion

4)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

RS 60 for a kilo of onions? That's daylight robbery.

[United India Insurance (AO), 2011]

A)
robbing during the day
B)
robbing people on the basis of their income
C)
unfair overcharging
D)
cheating people with regards to the quality of food
E)
extracting more from the rich

Discussion

5)

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase/ word.

Many Indian companies have invested in developing newer products and services, but their goal is usually to create inexpensive offerings on shoestring budgets.

[UCO BANK (PO), 2011]

A)
exorbitant budgets
B)
a small sum of money
C)
large scale budgets
D)
long budgets
E)
overrated budgets

Discussion

Idioms and Phrases practice test-2

Answer: Option A

Answer: Option E

Answer: Option D

Answer: Option C

Answer: Option B