TG TET Paper 2 - 3_English - Test 51 - Idiomatic Expressions

Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1

At the start of the workshop, the trainer told a light-hearted story to “break the ice.” What does “break the ice” mean here?

A end the meeting immediately B make people feel more relaxed with one another C criticize someone openly D interrupt a serious discussion

Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2

Because she lives abroad, I see my cousin “once in a blue moon.” What does the idiom mean?

A every evening B at exactly the same time each month C whenever the weather is clear D very rarely

Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3

We had planned a surprise celebration, but Arun “spilled the beans” before the event. What does “spilled the beans” mean?

A revealed the secret information B cancelled the celebration C forgot the plan completely D made the event more expensive

Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4

When Meena said that poor planning was the main cause of the delay, she “hit the nail on the head.” What does the idiom mean?

A made the problem worse B avoided giving an opinion C was exactly right about the issue D made a careless guess

Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5

After practising for weeks, the final exercise was “a piece of cake” for Rohan. What does “a piece of cake” mean?

A very tiring B very easy to do C unexpectedly expensive D impossible to finish

Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6

I am staying home today because I feel “under the weather.” What does the expression mean?

A slightly ill or unwell B worried about a storm forecast C extremely busy at work D unusually cheerful

Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7

The interviewer asked him to stop “beating around the bush” and answer the question directly. What does the idiom mean?

A repeat the same answer loudly B speak more politely C change the subject permanently D avoid talking directly about the important point

Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8

Priya accidentally “let the cat out of the bag” by mentioning the surprise gift in front of her mother. What does the idiom mean?

A lost something valuable B made an unreasonable request C revealed a secret, usually unintentionally D refused to explain a decision

Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9

We have completed enough work for today, so let’s “call it a day.” What does the idiom mean?

A begin a new task immediately B stop working because enough has been done C work throughout the night D postpone all future work permanently

Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10

The repairs “cost an arm and a leg,” so we had to use most of our savings. What does the idiom mean?

A were very expensive B caused a physical injury C took only a few minutes D were completely unnecessary

Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11

With the examination approaching, Nisha had to “burn the midnight oil” for several nights. What does the idiom mean?

A sleep earlier than usual B use extra electricity at home C celebrate late at night D work or study late into the night

Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12

Missing the original flight was “a blessing in disguise” because the later flight allowed us to avoid the severe storm. What does the idiom mean?

A a problem that becomes even worse later B something that seems bad at first but leads to a good result C an obvious piece of good luck from the beginning D a warning that should be ignored

Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13

The employee was “in hot water” after repeatedly ignoring the safety rules. What does the idiom mean?

A working in a very warm place B recovering from an illness C in trouble and likely to face punishment D waiting for further instructions

Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14

During the argument, his insulting remark only “added fuel to the fire.” What does the idiom mean?

A made the bad situation worse B ended the disagreement peacefully C introduced a completely unrelated topic D proved that the argument was unnecessary

Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15

Applications closed yesterday, so anyone trying to apply today has “missed the boat.” What does the idiom mean?

A travelled by the wrong form of transport B forgot an important document C decided to wait patiently D lost an opportunity by acting too late

Question 16 ప్రశ్న 16

When Ravi claimed he had met a famous actor on the Moon, I realised he was “pulling my leg.” What does the idiom mean?

A asking for physical help B trying to make me believe something untrue as a joke C trying to persuade me seriously D complaining about an injury

Question 17 ప్రశ్న 17

The agreement was signed “at the eleventh hour,” just minutes before the deadline. What does the idiom mean?

A after the deadline had passed B at eleven o’clock in the morning C at the last possible moment or almost too late D at the beginning of a long process

Question 18 ప్రశ్న 18

By collecting the parcel on her way to the bank, Leela “killed two birds with one stone.” What does the idiom mean?

A achieved two things through a single course of action B made two separate mistakes at once C abandoned two tasks to save time D solved one problem by creating another

Question 19 ప్రశ్న 19

We have sent the revised proposal to the client; now “the ball is in their court.” What does the idiom mean?

A the client has already rejected the proposal B the proposal must be discussed in a sports venue C we must take the next action immediately D the client must now respond or act before progress can continue

Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20

I dislike difficult conversations, but I must “bite the bullet” and tell the team about the budget cut. What does the idiom mean?

A avoid the unpleasant task for as long as possible B force oneself to face or do something difficult or unpleasant C pretend that the problem does not exist D make the situation deliberately more painful

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