Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'The new employee's constant mistakes made the manager realize that he was _______.'
Q.22Easy
In the context of modern workplace dynamics, 'going the extra mile' implies:
Q.23Medium
Identify the ERROR in the following sentence: 'The board members were not seeing eye to eye about the merger, so they decided to call off the meeting.'
Q.24Medium
Which sentence CORRECTLY uses the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'?
Q.25Easy
Read the passage: 'Despite initial challenges, the startup team decided to bite the bullet and invest in new technology.' What does 'bite the bullet' mean here?
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Q.26Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The company's expansion plan was shelved after the investors decided to cut their losses and pull the plug.'
Q.27Medium
Which idiom is MOST appropriate for: 'The two rival companies finally decided to _______' in a business reconciliation context?
Q.28Medium
Identify the sentence where the idiom is MISUSED:
Q.29Medium
In 2024-25 corporate jargon, 'synergizing efforts' is often replaced by phrases like _______.
Q.30Easy
Complete the paragraph with the most suitable idiom: 'The startup faced numerous obstacles, but the founders refused to _______ and continued pursuing their vision despite setbacks.'
Q.31Medium
Which option best captures the meaning of 'the writing is on the wall' in a corporate downturn scenario?
Q.32Hard
Identify the ERROR in idiom usage: 'The proposal was too good to be true; the management felt something was fishy and they decided to dig deeper into the matter.'
Q.33Medium
Which sentence BEST demonstrates understanding of 'let the cat out of the bag'?
Q.34Hard
In modern AI-driven workplaces (2024-25), the phrase 'on thin ice' could apply to employees who _______.
Q.35Hard
Which idiom CANNOT be substituted for 'level playing field' in a competitive context?
Q.36Medium
Identify the CORRECT pairing of idiom and context:
Q.37Medium
In the sentence 'The consultant's recommendations were a shot in the dark, but surprisingly they worked,' identify the idiom's function:
Q.38Hard
Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT usage of 'a tough row to hoe'?
Q.39Easy
Read the passage and identify the idiom that means 'to face a difficult situation bravely': 'The entrepreneur decided to bite the bullet and launch her startup despite financial constraints.'
Q.40Medium
Detect the ERROR in idiom usage: 'After the merger announcement, the company decided to spill the beans under wraps to maintain confidentiality.'
