CUET UG · English (Language Test)
Idioms & Phrases
Meaning and usage of common English idioms and phrases.
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Break the ice" Context: At the conference, Ravi told a funny story to break the ice before his presentation.
Q2 · Idioms & Phrases · MEDIUM
Select the sentence where the idiom "piece of cake" is used correctly.
Q3 · Idioms & Phrases · MEDIUM
What does the phrase "hit the nail on the head" mean in the following sentence? "When Priya said that poor planning caused the project delay, she hit the nail on the head."
Q4 · Idioms & Phrases · HARD
Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase with the correct idiom: "The new policy has created unnecessary complications instead of solving the original problem." Which idiom conveys the same meaning?
Q5 · Idioms & Phrases · EASY
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'To pull someone's leg'