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Q.711 Medium Idioms & Phrases

Which option best matches the meaning of 'Call it a day'?

ATelephone someone during daytime

BStop working and rest; finish for the day

CDescribe the quality of the day

DSchedule something for a specific day

Correct Answer: B. Stop working and rest; finish for the day

Explanation:

'Call it a day' means to stop working or finish an activity for the day, often used when tired or finished.

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Q.712 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Identify the most suitable idiom: 'The negotiations were difficult, but finally both parties decided to _____ and reach a compromise.'

Abury the hatchet

Bsharpen the hatchet

Cthrow the hatchet

Dhide the hatchet

Correct Answer: A. bury the hatchet

Explanation:

'Bury the hatchet' means to end a conflict and make peace, which perfectly fits the context of reaching a compromise.

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Q.713 Easy Idioms & Phrases

What does 'Keep your fingers crossed' imply?

AMaintain a specific hand gesture

BHope for good luck or a positive outcome

CAvoid touching anything

DExercise hand muscles

Correct Answer: B. Hope for good luck or a positive outcome

Explanation:

'Keep your fingers crossed' is an idiom expressing hope or wishing for good luck in a situation, often used before exams or important events.

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Q.714 Easy Idioms & Phrases

Read the passage and identify the idiom: 'After the CEO's announcement, the employees felt like they were between a rock and a hard place regarding the new policy.'

AIn a situation of complete freedom

BIn a difficult situation with no easy solution

CStanding between two physical objects

DFeeling trapped in a confined space

Correct Answer: B. In a difficult situation with no easy solution

Explanation:

'Between a rock and a hard place' means facing a dilemma where both choices are equally unfavorable.

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Q.715 Medium Idioms & Phrases

Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT use of an idiom:

AThe startup's success was a breath of fresh air in the competitive market.

BShe decided to break the ice by introducing herself at the conference.

CHe was burning bridges by accepting the rival company's offer.

DThe politician was caught red-handed in a web of deceit.

Correct Answer: D. The politician was caught red-handed in a web of deceit.

Explanation:

'Caught red-handed' means caught while committing a crime, not used with 'in a web of deceit' - should be used independently.

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Q.716 Easy Idioms & Phrases

Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'The new employee's constant mistakes made the manager realize that he was _______.'

Abarking up the wrong tree

Bplaying with fire

Cnot cut out for the job

Dburning the midnight oil

Correct Answer: C. not cut out for the job

Explanation:

'Not cut out for the job' means lacking the necessary abilities or qualities for a position.

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Q.717 Easy Idioms & Phrases

In the context of modern workplace dynamics, 'going the extra mile' implies:

AWorking beyond assigned office premises

BPutting in additional effort or taking extra steps

CCommuting a longer distance to office

DCompeting with colleagues on physical fitness

Correct Answer: B. Putting in additional effort or taking extra steps

Explanation:

'Going the extra mile' metaphorically means doing more than expected or required in work or service.

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Q.718 Medium Idioms & Phrases

Identify the ERROR in the following sentence: 'The board members were not seeing eye to eye about the merger, so they decided to call off the meeting.'

AUse of 'were' is incorrect

BNo error in idiomatic usage

C'call off' should be 'call on'

D'seeing eye to eye' is misused

Correct Answer: B. No error in idiomatic usage

Explanation:

The sentence correctly uses both idioms: 'seeing eye to eye' (agreeing) and 'call off' (cancel). The grammar and usage are appropriate.

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Q.719 Medium Idioms & Phrases

Which sentence CORRECTLY uses the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'?

AThe carpenter hit the nail on the head during construction.

BHer analysis hit the nail on the head regarding market trends.

CHe literally hit the nail on the head with precision.

DThe gymnast's routine hit the nail on the head with the judges.

Correct Answer: B. Her analysis hit the nail on the head regarding market trends.

Explanation:

'Hit the nail on the head' (idiomatic) means to identify or express something correctly. Option B uses it figuratively and correctly.

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Q.720 Easy Idioms & Phrases

Read the passage: 'Despite initial challenges, the startup team decided to bite the bullet and invest in new technology.' What does 'bite the bullet' mean here?

AAccept a difficult situation courageously

BMake a hasty financial decision

CRepair damaged equipment

DChallenge a competitor directly

Correct Answer: A. Accept a difficult situation courageously

Explanation:

'Bite the bullet' means to accept a difficult or painful situation with courage and determination.

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