SOF IEO · Word and Structure Knowledge
Meanings and usage of common English idioms.
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Q1 · Idioms and Phrases · EASY
Ramesh was asked to speak at the meeting, but he got cold feet at the last moment. What does 'got cold feet' mean in this sentence?
Q2 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
The teacher told the students not to beat around the bush and to answer the question directly. What does the idiom 'beat around the bush' mean?
Q3 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
After months of hard work, Priya's efforts finally bore fruit when she won the first prize in the competition. What does 'bore fruit' mean in this context?
Q4 · Idioms and Phrases · HARD
When the manager announced sudden changes in the project, it threw a spanner in the works for the entire team. What does the idiom 'threw a spanner in the works' mean?
Q5 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?