119 + Interview Questions in ENGLISH COMPREHENSION in PHRASE OR IDIOM MEANING

1.	1). To be earnest2). Being extremely professional3). Being excessively selfish4). Being successful in doing something without difficulty.
Answer» The IDIOM 'mean business' MEANS 'to be earnest'. Thus, option 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER.$

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2.	1). Cried in happiness2). Cried falsely3). Cried a lot4). Cried with others
Answer» The IDIOM 'cried her EYES out' means 'cried a LOT.' Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

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3.	1). Solve a problem2). To begin3). Instigate 4). Influence
Answer» ‘Work upon’ means to have an INFLUENTIAL EFFECT on someone. Example: The leader TRIED to work upon the MOB.

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4.	1). Along with changing weather2). No matter what the circumstances3). Using any means possible4). Withstanding hardships
Answer» Come rain or shine INDICATES the meaning 'no matter what' and the reasoning for this is that when the weather is bad, doing something becomes that much harder. When someone does something REGARDLESS of the weather, it MEANS they will overcome any hardship or CIRCUMSTANCE in order to complete the task. Example :- The king decided to fight the battle, come rain or shine. Here, fighting the battle requires courage and sacrifice but the king decides to go ahead no matter what the consequences may be. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 2.

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1). Along with changing weather2). No matter what the circumstances3). Using any means possible4). Withstanding hardships

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Come rain or shine INDICATES the meaning 'no matter what' and the reasoning for this is that when the weather is bad, doing something becomes that much harder. When someone does something REGARDLESS of the weather, it MEANS they will overcome any hardship or CIRCUMSTANCE in order to complete the task.

Example :- The king decided to fight the battle, come rain or shine.

Here, fighting the battle requires courage and sacrifice but the king decides to go ahead no matter what the consequences may be.

Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 2.

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5.	1). A good spell 2). Something nothing less than a a good wish 3). A person who ends up being a blessing 4). Something good which did not seem at the first instance
Answer» Blessing in disguise means something GOOD and beautiful that did not initially SEEM that WAY. Thus option 4 is the correct answer. Eg: Reema said that he was a blessing in disguise to take her out of that MAIZE.

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1). A good spell 2). Something nothing less than a a good wish 3). A person who ends up being a blessing 4). Something good which did not seem at the first instance

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Blessing in disguise means something GOOD and beautiful that did not initially SEEM that WAY. Thus option 4 is the correct answer.

Eg: Reema said that he was a blessing in disguise to take her out of that MAIZE.

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6.	1). To pull something using ropes2). To obey rules3). To use influence over others to get something4). To help someone cope up with stress
Answer» Pull strings means to make use of one’s contacts, influence or power over SOMEONE to gain an advantage (often UNFAIRLY or unofficially). This PHRASE comes from puppeteers who pull strings to MOVE their puppets. ‘His FATHER pulled some strings to get him out of jail.’ Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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1). To pull something using ropes2). To obey rules3). To use influence over others to get something4). To help someone cope up with stress

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Pull strings means to make use of one’s contacts, influence or power over SOMEONE to gain an advantage (often UNFAIRLY or unofficially). This PHRASE comes from puppeteers who pull strings to MOVE their puppets.

‘His FATHER pulled some strings to get him out of jail.’

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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7.	1). To be obsessed with something2). To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply3). To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem4). To think wistfully about past life
Answer» Correct Answer: To be obsessed with something ‘To have something on the BRAIN’ means ‘to continually THINK about something / not be ABLE to stop thinking about something’. An EXAMPLE sentence is: ‘Lately, he had nothing but food on the brain’.

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1). To be obsessed with something2). To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply3). To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem4). To think wistfully about past life

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Correct Answer: To be obsessed with something

‘To have something on the BRAIN’ means ‘to continually THINK about something / not be ABLE to stop thinking about something’.

An EXAMPLE sentence is: ‘Lately, he had nothing but food on the brain’.

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8.	1). Avoid starvation2). Crack the deal 3). Entry prohibited4). Have a pleasant tour
Answer» The idiom “Tokeep the wolf from the door” MEANS to maintain ONESELF at a minimum level. From the given options, “Avoid starvation” is a CONDITION where one keeps himself to a level just to avoid himself from starvation. Therefore, option 1 is correct. The rest of the options are TOTALLY different. In a sentence, it could be used as-’We have small amount of ration LEFT at the ISS,hardly enough to keep the wolf at the door.’

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9.	1). Hidden money2). Treasure hidden long ago3). Money given in return for a favour4). Bribe paid to keep someone quiet
Answer» 'Hush money' is a BRIBE paid in order to quieten SOMEBODY so that they do not tell any ONE about the crime COMMITTED. So OPTION 4 is the right answer.

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10.	1). Rotten food2). A cruel incident3). A determined person4). An angry person
Answer» The IDIOM 'a tough COOKIE' MEANS 'a determined person.' Thus OPTION 3 is the correct answer.

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11.	1). Guarding someone against enemies2). Be happy to see someone in deep sleep3). Forcing someone to leave4). Be happy when a person leaves
Answer» The idiom 'Be glad to SEE the BACK of SOMEONE' means 'Be happy when a person leaves.' So option 4 is correct. e.g. After his mother-in-law STAYED for TWO weeks, he was glad to see the back of her.

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1). Guarding someone against enemies2). Be happy to see someone in deep sleep3). Forcing someone to leave4). Be happy when a person leaves

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The idiom 'Be glad to SEE the BACK of SOMEONE' means 'Be happy when a person leaves.' So option 4 is correct.

e.g. After his mother-in-law STAYED for TWO weeks, he was glad to see the back of her.

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12.	1). To be in peace2). A salaried professional3). Belonging to rich family 4). Fondness for clothes
Answer» Correct option - 2 The meaning of above given idiom/phrase is relating to the people who WORK in an office or other professional environment for which they get SALARY. $Hence, option 2 is the correct ANSWER.$ For e.g. :- Sam has 9 a.m to 5 p.m. white COLLAR job.$

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1). To be in peace2). A salaried professional3). Belonging to rich family 4). Fondness for clothes

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Correct option - 2

The meaning of above given idiom/phrase is relating to the people who WORK in an office or other professional environment for which they get SALARY. $Hence, option 2 is the correct ANSWER.$

For e.g. :- Sam has 9 a.m to 5 p.m. white COLLAR job.$

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13.	1). Feel guilty of an offense2). Feel extremely happy3). Feel sickly4). To hope for the best
Answer» The correct answer is 3. The meaning of the above MENTIONED IDIOM is to ‘feel slightly ILL’. Thus option 3, that is, ‘feel sickly’ is the correct answer. For example – The boy was feeling under the weather after having gotten drenched in the rain.

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1). Feel guilty of an offense2). Feel extremely happy3). Feel sickly4). To hope for the best

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The correct answer is 3. The meaning of the above MENTIONED IDIOM is to ‘feel slightly ILL’. Thus option 3, that is, ‘feel sickly’ is the correct answer.

For example – The boy was feeling under the weather after having gotten drenched in the rain.

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14.	1). To act irresponsibly 2). To speak nonsense 3). To walk fast 4). A hypocrite person
Answer» Correct option - 1 The MEANING of above mentioned idiom/phrase is someone who acts recklessly, unreliably, irresponsibly, or thoughtlessly towards someone or something; to TREAT someone or something with a lack of respect. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. For e.g. :- He was guilty of playing FAST and loose with the SENTIMENTS of his DEAREST friends.

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1). To act irresponsibly 2). To speak nonsense 3). To walk fast 4). A hypocrite person

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Correct option - 1

The MEANING of above mentioned idiom/phrase is someone who acts recklessly, unreliably, irresponsibly, or thoughtlessly towards someone or something; to TREAT someone or something with a lack of respect. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

For e.g. :- He was guilty of playing FAST and loose with the SENTIMENTS of his DEAREST friends.

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15.	1). To be afraid of something2). To request somebody3). To be serious about something4). To be insistent
Answer» To get down to brass TACKS MEANS to get SERIOUS and deep about a subject. e.g. Enough fun; now LET's get down to brass tacks. Therefore, then correct answer is option 3.

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1). To be afraid of something2). To request somebody3). To be serious about something4). To be insistent

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To get down to brass TACKS MEANS to get SERIOUS and deep about a subject.

e.g. Enough fun; now LET's get down to brass tacks.

Therefore, then correct answer is option 3.

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16.	1). Evaluate everything very closely2). Something done badly to save time, effort or money 3). Face a lot of difficulties4). Become lethargic
Answer» Cut corners means 'something DONE badly to save TIME, effort or money. e.g. His staff complains that he is cutting corners to save money by putting ordinary CREAM cheese in the tiramisu (an Italian dessert). So OPTION 2 is correct.

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1). Evaluate everything very closely2). Something done badly to save time, effort or money 3). Face a lot of difficulties4). Become lethargic

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Cut corners means 'something DONE badly to save TIME, effort or money.

e.g. His staff complains that he is cutting corners to save money by putting ordinary CREAM cheese in the tiramisu (an Italian dessert).

So OPTION 2 is correct.

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17.	1). The cat got killed by someone who was curious.2). Curiosity leads to death.3). Being inquisitive can lead someone to unfavourable situations.4). None of the above.
Answer» The correct answer is 3 because the meaning of the IDIOM is to GET into unfavourable situation or trouble because of being inquisitive. Correct USAGE: When asked about her EXTRA income,all that she said was,” Curiosity kills the cat”.

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18.	1). Critical test2). Test used to compare evreyone3). Test used to prove efficiency of a person4). Test that might show the wrong result
Answer» The idiom 'acid test' MEANS 'a test which PROVES the efficiency of something.' Thus OPTION 3 is the correct ANSWER.

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19.	1). To listen to a story or an explanation doubtfully2). To think deeply 3). To make a correct choice 4). To be modest
Answer» Correct OPTION - 1 The meaning of the above given idiom/phrase is to CONSIDER or$ $evaluate$ $something,$ $such$ $as$ $a$ $statement,$ $while$ $keeping$ $in$ $mind$ $that$ $it$ $may$ $not$ $be$ $completely$ $true$ $or $accurate,$ $typically$ $due$ $to$ $the$ $unreliability$ $of$ $the$ $source.$ $ For e.g. :- He$ TOOK my explanation with a grain of salt. I was sure he didn't BELIEVE me.

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1). To listen to a story or an explanation doubtfully2). To think deeply 3). To make a correct choice 4). To be modest

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Correct OPTION - 1

The meaning of the above given idiom/phrase is to CONSIDER or$ $evaluate$ $something,$ $such$ $as$ $a$ $statement,$ $while$ $keeping$ $in$ $mind$ $that$ $it$ $may$ $not$ $be$ $completely$ $true$ $or $accurate,$ $typically$ $due$ $to$ $the$ $unreliability$ $of$ $the$ $source.$ $

For e.g. :- He$ TOOK my explanation with a grain of salt. I was sure he didn't BELIEVE me.

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Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

1). To be earnest2). Being extremely professional3). Being excessively selfish4). Being successful in doing something without difficulty.

1). Cried in happiness2). Cried falsely3). Cried a lot4). Cried with others

1). Solve a problem2). To begin3). Instigate 4). Influence

1). Along with changing weather2). No matter what the circumstances3). Using any means possible4). Withstanding hardships

1). A good spell 2). Something nothing less than a a good wish 3). A person who ends up being a blessing 4). Something good which did not seem at the first instance

1). To pull something using ropes2). To obey rules3). To use influence over others to get something4). To help someone cope up with stress

1). To be obsessed with something2). To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply3). To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem4). To think wistfully about past life

1). Avoid starvation2). Crack the deal 3). Entry prohibited4). Have a pleasant tour

1). Hidden money2). Treasure hidden long ago3). Money given in return for a favour4). Bribe paid to keep someone quiet

1). Rotten food2). A cruel incident3). A determined person4). An angry person

1). Guarding someone against enemies2). Be happy to see someone in deep sleep3). Forcing someone to leave4). Be happy when a person leaves

1). To be in peace2). A salaried professional3). Belonging to rich family 4). Fondness for clothes

1). Feel guilty of an offense2). Feel extremely happy3). Feel sickly4). To hope for the best

1). To act irresponsibly 2). To speak nonsense 3). To walk fast 4). A hypocrite person

1). To be afraid of something2). To request somebody3). To be serious about something4). To be insistent

1). Evaluate everything very closely2). Something done badly to save time, effort or money 3). Face a lot of difficulties4). Become lethargic

1). The cat got killed by someone who was curious.2). Curiosity leads to death.3). Being inquisitive can lead someone to unfavourable situations.4). None of the above.

1). Critical test2). Test used to compare evreyone3). Test used to prove efficiency of a person4). Test that might show the wrong result

1). To listen to a story or an explanation doubtfully2). To think deeply 3). To make a correct choice 4). To be modest