Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of idioms tested both directly and within passages.
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Choose the option that best explains the meaning of the idiom in the sentence: "The new government policy turned out to be a blessing in disguise for small businesses."
Q2 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question: "After months of investigation, the corruption scandal finally came to light. The opposition party decided to make hay while the sun shines and demanded an immediate inquiry into the matter." What does the idiom 'make hay while the sun shines' mean in this context?
Q3 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
Select the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "Despite working for the bank for twenty years, Ramesh was __________ when it came to understanding the new digital banking system."
Q4 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question: "When the audit team arrived unexpectedly, the branch manager tried to pull the wool over their eyes by presenting manipulated records. However, the experienced auditors were not easily fooled and discovered the discrepancies within hours." What does the idiom 'pull the wool over their eyes' mean?
Q5 · Idioms and Phrases · HARD
Read the passage and answer the question: "The CEO's speech about work-life balance rang hollow when employees continued to receive emails from management at midnight. The HR department's subsequent wellness program was seen as just gilding the lily — cosmetic changes that did not address the fundamental issue of unrealistic workload expectations." What does the idiom 'gilding the lily' most accurately mean in this context?