Steno 2020 Prelims Idioms

Question 1 of 30

1. Question

To make up for

To prepare or arrange something
To replace something that is lost or damaged
To praise someone to get something for oneself
To help to make something possible

Question 2 of 30

2. Question

To cut corners

To cut the corners of a cloth for stitching
To reduce corners in a building to save space
To remove sharp edges in furniture
To save money and economize

Question 3 of 30

3. Question

To get cold feet

To dip one’s feet in cold water
To become afraid to do something
To get frost bite in winter
Not to think clearly

Question 4 of 30

4. Question

The apple of someone’s eyes

The apple that is rotten and irritating one’s eyes
The apple a day that keeps the doctor away
The special apple that someone has bought
The person that someone loves and is proud of

Question 5 of 30

5. Question

Under the weather

Bright and sunny
In good weather
Not feeling well
Damp and wet

Question 6 of 30

6. Question

To call the shots

To call someone
To have control
To take pictures
To shoot someone

Question 7 of 30

7. Question

Dry run

Running in a desert
Jogging in a park
Running without shoes
Rehearsal of an event

Question 8 of 30

8. Question

Once and for all

Happily
Out of control
Effectively
Finally

Question 9 of 30

9. Question

At a snail’s pace

Peacefully
Carelessly
Very slowly
Rapidly

Question 10 of 30

10. Question

Twist someone’s arm

Persuade someone to do something
Hurt someone by mistake
Understand a problematic situation
Handle a situation cleverly

Question 11 of 30

11. Question

Vanish into thin air

Mix
Postpone
Disappear
Dilute

Question 12 of 30

12. Question

Get your act together

Decide to put on an act of innocence
Organise your work in a better way
Take up a career in acting
Start taking action slowly

Question 13 of 30

13. Question

Hang up your boots

Keep away your shoes carefully
Take good care of your shoes
Retire from playing a game
Be tired and go to sleep early

Question 14 of 30

14. Question

Throw caution to the wind

Behave in a reckless manner
Not go out when it is windy
Enjoy a good outing
Act in a thoughtful manner

Question 15 of 30

15. Question

In high spirits

Joyful
Mad
Angry
Hopeful

Question 16 of 30

16. Question

Pull yourself together

Decide to fight for a cause alone
Ensure a large number of people join you
Gather people together for support
Control emotions and behave calmly

Question 17 of 30

17. Question

Cross a bridge when you come to it

Deal with something when it happens, and not worry about it beforehand
Know all the dangers and difficulties likely to be faced and be prepared
Use different strategies to cross a bridge safely
Plan to reach a place and then rest there

Question 18 of 30

18. Question

Hanging by a thread /a hair

Continuing without giving up
Trying as hard as possible
Being in a dangerous position
Being extremely frightened

Question 19 of 30

19. Question

The black sheep

A wolf in a black sheep's clothing
One who is not accepted as part of a family or group because of one’s bad conduct
A black dot against a white background so that it is noticed
A black sheep in a herd of white sheep, standing out from the others

Question 20 of 30

20. Question

In the same boat

Escaping something together
Getting married
Sharing the same problem
Doing something in a team

Question 21 of 30

21. Question

Hit the nail on the head

Hurt someone with nails
Say something that is exactly right
Say or do something that is painful
Hit someone hard on the head

Question 22 of 30

22. Question

Hit a dead end

Reach a situation that leads to nothing further
Have a serious problem with someone
Reach a place that is quite dead
Look for a place that is quiet

Question 23 of 30

23. Question

All ears

Trying to listen
Not wanting to listen
Not able to listen
Ready to listen

Question 24 of 30

24. Question

Take one’s hat off to someone

Indicate disapproval of someone
Display humility to someone
Express anger to someone
Show admiration for someone

Question 25 of 30

25. Question

Make a beeline for

To put bees in a line
To stand patiently in a queue
To move directly towards something
To try and collect all the free items

Question 26 of 30

26. Question

Chill out

Feel very cold
Become stiff
Eat spicy food
Relax completely

Question 27 of 30

27. Question

Take a cue from someone

Take someone’s position in the queue
Be strongly influenced by someone
Wait patiently to listen to someone
Treat someone as very important

Question 28 of 30

28. Question

Hold one’s tongue

To say a tongue-twister
To keep quiet
To be shocked
To talk continuously

Question 29 of 30

29. Question

Raise an alarm

Set the alarm clock to wake one up
Warn of a dangerous situation
Create an alarming situation
Be punctual and disciplined

Question 30 of 30

30. Question

Bury the hatchet

Continue a fight
Start a conflict
Have enmity
Make peace

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