English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishIdioms & Phrases
Directions: Each question has three set of statements. Each set contains a pair of sentences wherein the first statement consists of an idiom/phrase while the second statement talks about a situation which may or may not depict the meaning of the idiom/phrase. You are required to select the pairs which correctly show the meaning of the idioms in the second statement. A. I. He called me to his cabin to give me advice
Options
- AOnly I
- BOnly II
- COnly III
- DOnly II and III
Correct answer
C. Only III
Step-by-step solution
The ship has sailed: An opportunity that has already been missed . The statement opposes the idea conveyed by the idiom and hence is incorrect. See eye to eye: To agree The sentence contradicts the idea conveyed by the idiom. Here, mistrust is the key word whereas the idiom talks of trust and agreement . A cloud on the horizon: Something that threatens to cause problems in future The second statement is correct and conveys the same meaning as the idiom above. Hence, option C is correct.