Punish or push someone to work harder

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Idioms and phrases are an integral part of English verbal ability tests. They assess a candidate’s understanding of figurative language and vocabulary application. In competitive exams like TCS, Wipro, and bank PO, verbal ability questions and answers on idioms help test comprehension and contextual accuracy. This section covers common idioms, their meanings, and example usages with explanations. Mastering these will not only boost your exam performance but also enhance communication and writing skills.

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Q51

Chip on your shoulder

A Holding a grudge
B Wearing armor
C Carrying burden
D Confident

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Being resentful or easily angered.

Q52

Close but no cigar

A Almost succeed but fail
B Give a prize
C Win easily
D Play safely

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Narrowly missing success.

Q53

Cold shoulder

A Ignore someone
B Chill food
C Physical pain
D Encourage

Answer: Option A

Explanation: To show indifference or contempt.

Q54

Crack the whip

A Punish or push someone to work harder
B Make noise
C Discipline animals
D Break tools

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Exert authority to get results.

Q55

Cross one's mind

A Occur to someone
B Think deeply
C Confuse
D Forget

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Something comes into your thoughts.

Q56

Cry wolf

A Raise a false alarm
B Call for help
C Talk loudly
D Warn genuinely

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Means giving false warnings.

Q57

Devil is in the details

A Details make it complicated
B Something evil
C Ignore small matters
D Everything is easy

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Small details can cause problems.

Q58

Down to earth

A Practical and realistic
B Physically low
C Sad
D Dreamy

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Simple, realistic, and sensible.

Q59

Draw the line

A Set a limit
B Draw carefully
C Cross boundaries
D Begin work

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Establish limits of behavior.

Q60

Easier said than done

A Harder to do than talk
B Easy to do
C Impossible
D Unnecessary

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Something sounds easy but is difficult to do.

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