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Idioms Frequently Tested In Ielts ToeflSet 1

1I don't know how old Mike is, but obviously he is

2Idiom is:

3There's been a major shake-up in the HR department.What does shake-up imply?

4....., this company will be huge in five years.

5Gemma used a state-of-the- ..... computer to create her hypertext novel. (very up-to-date)

6There are a few ..... which will help you in painting a room.

7To "act up" means .....

8For or concerned with one specific purpose; improvised or impromptu

9A teacher, manager or parent who "let's its people do what they want" is demonstrating which type of leadership? (hands-off approach)

10The phrase "on the ball" means

11A group of criminals who work together

12What is the origin of the phrase "faux pas"?

13To protect freedom of religion, the Founders established separation of ..... and state.

14What term do songwriters and poets used to describe Canada?

15Choose the correct meaning of "piece of cake"

16Phraseological dictionaries

17Choose the correct definition:not on your life

18"Black Tuesday" referred to the

19A word or a phrase in which the figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.

20Which of these is a catchphrase?

21Why is it important to know the difference between literal and figurative language when understanding idioms?

22In the context of IELTS reading, what does the phrase 'widespread destruction of life' most closely mean in the passage?

23His performance was rather .....; it didn't stand out among the others.

24Just do it

25The idiom "right off the bat" is closest in meaning to:

26A phrase that does not make sense using the meaning of the individual words, but has a mean of its own is what literary device?

27Unrestricted power to act at one's own discretion; unconditional authority

28According to a quote by an unnamed Federalist Congressman, there was no need to "invite hordes of wild ..... "

29....., I like to try a recipe out on my family first before I invite people round to eat it.

30Ace up one's sleeve

31These are an example of ..... ducks in a row (to get organized) hit the jackpot (to win or have immediate success) draw a blank (unable to remember something)

32What does this idiom mean?Old school

33"I'm in a pickle for not doing my chores" is an example of .....

34An idiom is an:

35To "part with" means to ..... A) belong to B) a section ofC) be separated from

36How does the use of idioms vary across different cultures?

37A person of interest is a person whose opportunity to commit the offence(s) warrants further investigation, but no evidence currently exists to suggest culpability in committing the offence

38Hit the spot

39A phrase that doesn't literally mean what it says, but we know its meaning

40For a particular purpose is also called

41Ballpark figure means .....

42Your operating system will detect and install the appropriate device drivers for this type of device:

43No national religion may be established and, the government has no involvment with religion at all.

44An expression that is understood only by those familiar to the language of origin

45An idiom is a:

46I hate it when the sales are on due to crowds of people trying to ..... a bargain.

47Up the ante

48The advanced group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.

49Match each idiom to its meaning. The phrase "play it by ear" corresponds to which meaning?

50TikTok is currently ..... among teenagers and young adults.

51Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree'.

52To break a leg is a common expression used to wish someone:

53A new game console that many people want to buy is

54Which two idioms are synonyms?

55Band 9 expression to say:I am really tired is .....

56Which of the following is an example of an idiom?A) It's raining cats and dogs.B) The stars are shining brightly.C) She is as fast as a cheetah.D) The leaves whispered in the wind.

57Zoe and Kai were discussing different types of phrases in their English class. Zoe asked, "Can you define the term 'idiom'?"

58Instead of interest, Shylock demanded ..... from Antonio's body.

59Right before my dance recital, my mom told me to break a leg. What is the meaning of this idiom?

60Fill in the BEST answer for the sentence below:An idiom is a ......

61From the given options select the meaning of the given idioms/phrases.11. By hook or by crook