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  1. 4891AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Based on the situation in the sentence, select the most appropriate idiom. Although Greta Thunberg gave a moving speech at the UN about environmental damage, it could __________.

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    Correct option: B — cut no ice

    Cut no ice - have no influence or effect.

  2. 4892AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    No one even thought that Sheila’s success would burst the bubble.

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    Correct option: A — Suddenly end

    Burst the bubble - suddenly end.

  3. 4893AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He wanted to be a professional basketball player but given his height, luck was against him.

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    Correct option: A — the cards were stacked against him

    The cards were stacked against him - luck was against him.

  4. 4894AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Select the idiom that means the same as the underlined segment in the given sentence. She forgot to apply for her internship abroad due to the ongoing marriage preparations she had to help with and now that opportunity is lost .

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    Correct option: A — Missing the boat

    Missing the boat - opportunity is lost.

  5. 4895AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    The boss of our organisation is considered a jack of all trades.

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    Correct option: B — Doing several different jobs instead of specialising in one

    A jack of all trades - doing several different jobs instead of specialising in one.

  6. 4896AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    The employees made a noticeable hue and cry to get their demands raised to the board of Directors.

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    Correct option: D — Protest something

    Hue and cry - protest something.

  7. 4897AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence. Our Principal looked disappointed when no one expressed the willingness to join the trip.

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    Correct option: A — Pulled a long face

    Pulled a long face - looked disappointed.

  8. 4898AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. I know you have been really busy with your work, but can you just give me a few minutes?

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    Correct option: A — snowed under

    Snowed under - really busy.

  9. 4899AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    To make both ends meet

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    Correct option: C — To live within one’s income

    To make both ends meet - to live within one’s income. E.g.- It's hard for some families to make both ends meet with rising expenses.

  10. 4900AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. We have been at fours and fives in the office due to network issues.

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    Correct option: B — At sixes and sevens

    At sixes and sevens ‘At sixes and sevens’ is an idiom which means in a badly organised or difficult situation. The given passage states that we have been in a difficult situation due to network issues. Hence, ‘at sixes and sevens’ is the most appropriate answer.

English Language practice — common questions

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Where do these English Language MCQs come from?
They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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