Direction (1-5): The sentences given below consists of an idiom given in bold. From the given alternatives identify the most suitable option reflecting the meaning of the idiom.
Q1. My business partner and I were on the same wavelength when we first started but now, we
have very different ideas about the company
(a) something you never forget how to do
(b) a big fuss about a small problem
(c) agreeing or having the same opinion
(d) begin behaving in an uncontrolled or unacceptable way
(e) stop discussing an issue
Q2. Unfortunately, the results of this new survey really muddy the waters.
(a) to make things more complicated or confusing
(b) hear news of something secret
(c) fail spectacularly
(d) to rudely reply
(e) to take over control of something
Q3. You’ll be in hot water if anyone notices you’re watching movies at work.
(a) a sign of hope
(b) to quickly say something
(c) to be ruined by poor management
(d) to be in a difficult situation for doing something wrong
(e) the easiest possible way
Q4. My secretary pops her chewing gum loudly all day and it absolutely drives me up the wall.
(a) something very likely to happen, occur or take place
(b) to really bother or annoy someone
(c) out of control
(d) trouble is coming
(e) getting a good start is important
Q5. Everyone is walking on eggshells at my firm because the owner is visiting our office this week.
(a) doing something that you had stopped doing for a while
(b) so completely frustrated and upset that you’re unsure what to do
(c) to be extremely careful around someone in order not to upset
them
(d) help someone with something
(e) doing something poorly in order to save time or money
Solutions:
S1. Ans (c)
Sol. On the same wavelength is a phrase that means people are acting or thinking in accord or agreement.
Hence, option (c) becomes the most viable answer choice.
S2. Ans (a)
Sol. Muddy the waters- make an issue or situation more confused or complicated.
Hence, option (a) becomes the most viable answer choice.
S3. Ans (d)
Sol. Be in hot water- in a difficult situation in which you are likely to be punished.
Hence, option (d) becomes the most viable answer choice.
S4. Ans (b)
Sol. Drive someone up the wall- make someone very irritated or angry.
Hence, option (b) becomes the most viable answer choice.
S5. Ans (c)
Sol. Walk on eggshells- to be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
Hence, option (c) becomes the most viable answer choice.
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