Idioms & Phrasal Verb Test 491

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Directions For Questions

Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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The luck of the devil

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To make someone feel better

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B
To ignore what others are saying

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C
Something that has happened for only one time and it won’t repeat

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D
Someone who is extremely lucky

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E
To stop keeping a secret and finally tell the truth

Solutions

If you have got the luck of the devil, you’re extremely lucky.

For example:
Suresh"I’m alive today because I failed to board the plane that crashed yesterday."
Ramesh, "You really have the luck of the devil."

So, the correct answer is option D.
Question 2/5
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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Steal the show

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To reveal someone’s secret identity and what they’re doing

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B
To not understand someone or something at all

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C
To get a lot of attention or praise because they perform better than anyone else in a show or other even

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D
To earn lot of money by doing something which others thought to be a foolish pursuit

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E
To completely reverse circumstances or gain upper hand on someone who was previously in a stronger position

Solutions

The phrase 'steal the show' means to become the main focus of attention or deliver the most captivating performance in the presence of one or more others, typically unexpectedly.

For example: The opening band totally stole the show tonight.

So, the correct answer is option C.
Question 3/5
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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Shoot oneself in the foot

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To do something deliberately and in an unemotional way

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B
To do something without intending to which spoils a situation for yourself

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C
To behave or work in a way that gives you an advantage or improves your odds of success

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D
To destroy something that gives you lot of money to get immediate returns

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E
Not the only suitable thing or person one can find

Solutions

The phrase 'shoot oneself in the foot' means to harm one’s own cause inadvertently.

For example: He shot himself in the foot in the interview by disclosing too much personal information.

So, the correct answer is option B.
Question 4/5
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Direction: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, select the idiom/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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Let down

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To disappoint someone

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B
When someone or something becomes less intense or strong

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C
To divert your eyes to someone or something

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D
To illuminate something

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To turn your head to see what or who is around you

Solutions

The phrasal verb 'let down' mean to disappoint someone by failing to do what you agreed to do or were expected to do.

For example: You will be there tomorrow - you won't let me down, will you?

So, the correct answer is option A.
Question 5/5
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In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word/phrase similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

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Reel under

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To ponder deeply over some issue

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To be overcome by euphoria

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C
To struggle to deal with some burden

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D
To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances

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E
To try and understand inner conflicts

Solutions
The phrase 'reel under' means to struggle to deal with some oppressive or difficult burden or responsibility; to suffer because of a burden.
E.g.I was happy about the promotion at first, but I have to admit that I'm reeling a bit under the weight of all these responsibilities.
So, the correct answer is option C.

Question 1/5

To make someone feel better

To ignore what others are saying

Something that has happened for only one time and it won’t repeat

Someone who is extremely lucky

To stop keeping a secret and finally tell the truth

Question 2/5

To reveal someone’s secret identity and what they’re doing

To not understand someone or something at all

To get a lot of attention or praise because they perform better than anyone else in a show or other even

To earn lot of money by doing something which others thought to be a foolish pursuit

To completely reverse circumstances or gain upper hand on someone who was previously in a stronger position

Question 3/5

To do something deliberately and in an unemotional way

To do something without intending to which spoils a situation for yourself

To behave or work in a way that gives you an advantage or improves your odds of success

To destroy something that gives you lot of money to get immediate returns

Not the only suitable thing or person one can find

Question 4/5

To disappoint someone

When someone or something becomes less intense or strong

To divert your eyes to someone or something

To illuminate something

To turn your head to see what or who is around you

Question 5/5

To ponder deeply over some issue

To be overcome by euphoria

To struggle to deal with some burden

To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances

To try and understand inner conflicts