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. The problem of traffic pointed out by the ce
Options
- AOnly I
- BOnly III
- COnly I and II
- DOnly I and III
Correct answer
D. Only I and III
Step-by-step solution
A hill of beans: Something of low importance or value or worth. The first statement is correct and it portrays the same meaning as the idiom above. Hard pressed: having a lot of difficulties doing something, especially because there is not enough time or money The second statement talks about disappointment and not difficulties and does not portray the meaning in the idiom above. Jump on the bandwagon: To join or follow something once it is successful or popular. The third statement is correct and it portrays the s