Phrase and Idioms - Exercise -2 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Phrase and Idioms

1. 'To kick the bucket' means to — [DU (B-EE) 05-06, PI (Fu) 05-06, RJ (H-Law) 13-14, CU (F1, F2) 14-15]

a) quarrel

b) die

c) neglect

d) begin

Ans: b

(Note: 'To kick the bucket' (মারা যাওয়া) is a colloquial idiom meaning to die.)

2. 'The man passed away' means that he — [KU (F.N.R.P.) 06-07]

a) went away

b) ran away

c) died

d) walked out

Ans: c

(Note: 'Passed away' (মারা যাওয়া) is a polite or euphemistic way of saying that someone died.)

3. 'To breathe one's last' means — [NU (Aff.) 03-04, 08-09, RU (A, B) 16-17]

a) to sleep

b) to breathe

c) to suffer

d) to die

Ans: d

(Note: 'To breathe one's last' (শেষ নিঃশ্বাস ত্যাগ করা) is an idiom meaning to die or to expire.)

4. 'Pass away' means— [33rd BCS, RU (E-Nl) 14-15]

a) disappear

b) die

c) erase

d) fall

Ans: b

(Note: 'Pass away' (মারা যাওয়া) is a common euphemism for dying.)

5. Pandit Ramkanai Das - at the age of 79. [BU (B) 14-15]

a) went away

b) passed away

c) left

d) disappeared away

Ans: b

(Note: Given the context of age (79), 'passed away' (মারা গেলেন) is the most appropriate and common idiom to indicate someone's death.)

6. The man - his last on last Sunday. [RU 07-08]

a) breath

b) eaten

c) drink

d) breathed

Ans: d

(Note: The idiom is 'to breathe one's last', meaning to die. Therefore, 'breathed' (শেষ নিঃশ্বাস ত্যাগ করলো) is the correct past tense form to complete the idiom.)

7. 'The old man kicked the bucket' means that he — [COU (B) 08-09]

a) was very angry

b) excited

c) died

d) destroyed the bucket

Ans: c

(Note: 'To kick the bucket' (মারা যাওয়া) is an idiom for dying.)

8. `To give up the ghost' is to - [JnU (C) 09-10, United Commercial Bank-11]

a) to die

b) to leave useless pursuit

c) to go by a scientific outlook.

d) to make a false appearance

Ans: a

(Note: 'To give up the ghost' (প্রাণত্যাগ করা) is an idiom meaning to die.)

9. At—, he loses his temper. [JU (C) 11-12]

a) last

b) morning

c) times

d) any cost

Ans: c

(Note: 'At times' (মাঝে মাঝে) is an idiom meaning occasionally or sometimes.)

10. He visits us now and again here. 'Now and again' stands for — [DU (D) 06-07, BU (A) 15-16]

a) every day

b) occasionally

c) many times

d) often

Ans: b

(Note: 'Now and again' (মাঝে মাঝে) is an idiom meaning from time to time; occasionally.)

11. 'Every now and then' means — [DU (D) 07-08]

a) occasionally

b) every year

c) every day

d) at long intervals

Ans: a

(Note: 'Every now and then' (মাঝে মাঝে) is an idiom meaning occasionally or from time to time.)

12. 'Off and on' is most similar in meaning to — [RU (Faculty of Law) 05-06]

a) Now and then

b) Suddenly

c) All day long

d) Every now and then

Ans: d

(Note: 'Off and on' (মাঝে মাঝে) means intermittently or occasionally. 'Every now and then' is the closest synonym among the options, both meaning occasionally.)

13. He visits this place every now and then. [CAAB (C-Eng.) 08]

a) daily

b) rarely

c) occasionally

d) frequently

Ans: c

(Note: 'Every now and then' (মাঝে মাঝে) means occasionally.)

14. He comes to me from —.

a) head to feet

b) bad to worse

c) time to time

d) time immemorial

Ans: c

(Note: 'From time to time' (মাঝে মাঝে) means occasionally, not continuously.)

15. He is proud of his aristocracy. Here 'aristocracy' means— [BPSC (Technical) 11]

a) bad blood

b) blue blood

c) good blood

d) cold blood

Ans: b

(Note: 'Aristocracy' refers to the nobility. 'Blue blood' (অভিজাত বংশ) is an idiom meaning noble or aristocratic ancestry.)

16. What is the meaning of the phrase 'Blue Blood'? [PSTU (P/S/A) 07-08, RU 07-08, JU (G) 14-15]

a) Aristocratic birth

b) Scoundrel

c) Fresh blood

d) Blood of blue colour

Ans: a

(Note: 'Blue blood' (অভিজাত বংশ) directly refers to aristocratic or noble birth.)

17. The expression 'blue blood' means— [JnU (B) 07-08]

a) noble birth

b) enmity

c) bluish

d) blue colour

Ans: a

(Note: 'Blue blood' (অভিজাত বংশ) signifies noble birth or aristocratic lineage.)

18. 'Bad blood' means- [DU (C) 11-12, KU (A) 18-19]

a) impure blood

b) poisonous

c) enmity

d) friendship

Ans: c

(Note: 'Bad blood' (শত্রুতা/বিদ্বেষ) is an idiom referring to feelings of anger or animosity between people.)

19. What is the meaning of the word 'Bad blood'? [Rajshahi University Law Department 01-02]

a) friendship

b) animosity

c) faithfulness

d) fraternity

Ans: b

(Note: 'Bad blood' (শত্রুতা/বিদ্বেষ) signifies animosity or ill feeling.)

20. 'All in all' এর অর্থ কি?

a) all powerful

b) powerless

c) only one

d) who has lost power

Ans: a

(Note: 'All in all' (সর্বেসর্বা) is an idiom meaning having all authority or power; supreme. In other contexts, it means 'considering everything'.)

21. When a person says he is 'all in', it means— [7th BCS, RU (Law) 03-04, CU (E) 11-12]

a) He is very tired

b) He has arrived

c) He has finished packing

d) He has got everything

Ans: a

(Note: The idiom 'all in' means to be completely exhausted or very tired.)

22. 'He is out and out a gentleman.' In the above sentence 'out and out' means- [RU (F) 12-13]

a) Not at all

b) In no way

c) in every respect

d) In some respect

Ans: c

(Note: 'Out and out' is an idiom that means completely or in every respect. The Bangla equivalent is পুরোপুরি.)

23. 'Out and out' means — [11th BCS, DU (C) 12-13, RU (Marketing) 09-10]

a) Not at all

b) Brave

c) Thoroughly

d) whole heartedly

Ans: c

(Note: The idiom 'out and out' means thoroughly, completely, or absolutely.)

24. "Out and out" means — [RU (G) 13-14]

a) absolute

b) outside

c) external

d) rural

Ans: a

(Note: 'Out and out' means absolute or complete. The Bangla meanings are সম্পূর্ণরূপে, পুরোপুরিভাবে.)

25. 'Out and out' means —

a) Superficially

b) Far away

c) Completely

d) To avoid anything

Ans: c

(Note: 'Out and out' means completely or thoroughly.)

26. What is the meaning of the idiom "out and about"? [BRUR (C) 12-13]

a) inactive

b) active

c) irregular

d) free from anxiety

Ans: b

(Note: 'Out and about' means to be active and able to go outside, especially after an illness.)

27. When you say 'I am at my wits' end', you mean you —. [JU (G) 15-16]

a) totally understand

b) cannot figure out

c) witness the end

d) understand partially

e) are out of your mind

Ans: e

(Note: To be 'at one's wits' end' means to be so worried or confused that one doesn't know what to do next. The Bangla meaning is হতবুদ্ধি হওয়া.)

28. Choose the word (s) which best expresses the meaning of "At a stretch" [RU (H) 15-16]

a) sporadic

b) stopping

c) pressure

d) without stopping

Ans: d

(Note: 'At a stretch' means continuously, without a break. The Bangla meanings are একটানা, একনাগাড়ে.)

29. 'At a stretch' means-

a) irregularly

b) without break

c) decaying

d) long way

Ans: b

(Note: The idiom 'at a stretch' means continuously or without a break.)

30. I can walk five miles - [J.U 09-10]

a) at long last

b) at a stretch

c) all and sundry

d) at the same time

Ans: b

(Note: 'At a stretch' means without stopping, which fits the context.)

31. 'A piece of cake' means - [DU (C) 13-14]

a) A task that can be accomplished very easily

b) A very mild punishment

c) A result that is still unclear and can go either way

d) A hidden or secret strength

e) A kind, innocent and mild mannered person

Ans: a

(Note: 'A piece of cake' is an idiom used to describe a task that is very easy to do. The Bangla meaning is অত্যন্ত সহজ কাজ।)

32. He is all but ruined. Here 'all but' means-- [CU (E) 06-07, (D) 18-19]

a) in fact

b) truly

c) seldom

d) nearly

Ans: d

(Note: The phrase 'all but' means almost or nearly. The Bangla meaning is প্রায়।)

33. The party was all but over when we arrived. [CU (C) 09-10]

a) in fact

b) almost

c) about

d) truly

e) seldom

Ans: b

(Note: 'All but' means almost or very nearly.)

34. They sell books at a round rate. Here, 'at a round rate' means - [RU (E&H) 13-14]

a) fixed price

b) over price

c) low price

d) market price

Ans: a

(Note: 'At a round rate' means at a fixed, unchanging price. The Bangla meaning is নির্দিষ্ট দরে।)

35. The correct meaning of the idiom 'at large' is [JnU (D) 09-10]

a) very big

b) freely

c) very long

d) broad

Ans: b

(Note: 'At large' means free, uncaptured, or at liberty. The Bangla meanings are স্বাধীন, মুক্তভাবে.)

36. Beasts move at - in the forest. [JU (C) 11-12]

a) least

b) free

c) large

d) all

Ans: c

(Note: The correct idiom is 'at large', meaning freely or without restraint.)

37. He seems aggressive but at bottom he is a kind and good natured. [CU (C) 09-10]

a) in disguise

b) at the end

c) secretly

d) in reality

e) decidedly

Ans: d

(Note: 'At bottom' means in reality, fundamentally, or in one's true nature. The Bangla meanings are আসলে, মূলতঃ।)

38. "At a low ebb" means- [DU (D) 11-12, IU (G) 06-07]

a) Increasing

b) Decreasing

c) Still

d) Increasing and decreasing

Ans: b

(Note: To be 'at a low ebb' means to be in a state of decline or weakness. The Bangla meaning is ক্ষয়িষ্ণু অবস্থা।)

39. At a low ebb - এর সঠিক অর্থ কোনটি- [JU (G, Law Faculty) 07-08]

a) স্থির

b) ভাটা

c) জোয়ার

d) ক্ষয়িষ্ণু

Ans: d

(Note: 'At a low ebb' means declining or in a weakened state (ক্ষয়িষ্ণু).)

40. "All at once" means - [IU (G) 04-05, BRUR (BBA) 10-11]

a) quickly

b) slowly

c) suddenly

d) gradually

Ans: c

(Note: 'All at once' means suddenly or unexpectedly. The Bangla meaning is হঠাৎ করে।)

41. 'At a stone's throw' means—

a) unit of weight

b) to strike

c) a game

d) at a short distance

Ans: d

(Note: The idiom 'at a stone's throw' means a very short distance away. The Bangla meaning is অতি নিকটে।)

42. at a stone's throw এর অর্থ হলো [JU (G) 07-08]

a) খুব কাছে

b) দূরে

c) নিকটে

d) সামান্য দূরে

Ans: c

(Note: 'At a stone's throw' means very near (নিকটে).)

43. At the outset এর অর্থ কি? [IU 06-07]

a) শুরুতে

b) মাঝখানে

c) শেষে

d) প্রথমে

Ans: a

(Note: 'At the outset' means at the beginning. The Bangla meaning is শুরুতে or প্রারম্ভে।)

44. The idiom 'at one go' means — [KU (Fine Arts) 07-08]

a) at the time of the departure

b) at one attempt

c) simultaneously

d) at once

Ans: b

(Note: 'At one go' means in a single attempt or action. The Bangla is এক চেষ্টায় বা এক ধাক্কায়।)

45. You are not — a good man. [RU (Marketing) 04-05]

a) as well as

b) as long as

c) at once

d) at all

Ans: d

(Note: The phrase 'not at all' means in no way or not in the slightest degree. The Bangla equivalent is আদৌ না or মোটেই না।)

46. The thief was caught at - [JU (C) 11-12]

a) least

b) large

c) length

d) home

Ans: c

(Note: 'At length' means after a long time, or finally.)

47. The principal is - in the college. [MBSTU (D) 12-13]

a) all and sundry

b) all in all

c) all the same

d) all at once

Ans: b

(Note: 'All in all' means having supreme authority or being the most important person. The Bangla meaning is সর্বেসর্বা।)

48. 'Acid test' means - [JUST (F, Arts) 15-16]

a) sour test

b) dangerous test

c) real test

d) poisonous test

Ans: c

(Note: An 'acid test' is a conclusive test of the success or value of something. The Bangla meaning is অগ্নিপরীক্ষা।)

49. "Aware of contrary things" means --- [CU (E) 09-10]

a) alleviate

b) dissimulating

c) ambivalent

d) simulation

e) castigation

Ans: c

(Note: To be 'ambivalent' means to have mixed or contradictory ideas or feelings. The Bangla meaning is উভয় সংকট বা পরস্পরবিরোধী ধারণা থাকা।)

50. The phrase 'a bed of roses' means-

a) hardship

b) talented

c) comfortable

d) worthless

Ans: c

(Note: A 'bed of roses' refers to a situation of ease and comfort. The Bangla meaning is সুখশয্যা or আরামদায়ক অবস্থা।)

51. 'Life is not a bed of roses' means:

a) Life is a bed of merry gold.

b) Life is a bed of flowers other than rose.

c) Life is a painful journey.

d) None of the above

Ans: c

(Note: The phrase means that life is not always easy and comfortable; it has difficulties. The Bangla meaning is জীবন পুষ্পশয্যা নয়।)

52. A bed of roses means - [RU (Social Science) 04-05, (BBA) 09-10]

a) A comfortable bed

b) A soft rosy bed

c) A bed full of roses

d) A life only of joy and happiness

Ans: d

(Note: The idiom 'a bed of roses' metaphorically means a state of happiness and ease.)

53. His life is at stake. Here "at stake" means- [KU (Social Science) 08-09]

a) free from danger

b) endangered

c) to be doomed

d) out of danger

Ans: b

(Note: To be 'at stake' means to be at risk or in danger. The Bangla meaning is বিপন্ন।)

54. His honour is now at— [JU(C) 11-12]

a) home

b) large

c) danger

d) stake

Ans: d

(Note: The correct idiom is 'at stake', meaning in a risky or dangerous situation.)

55. 'A bolt from the blue' means -

a) an unexpected gift

b) an unexpected person

c) an unexpected calamity

d) an unexpected place

Ans: c

(Note: 'A bolt from the blue' refers to a sudden and unexpected event, usually an unpleasant one. The Bangla meaning is বিনা মেঘে বজ্রপাত।)

56. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the—. [29th BCS, BSMRSTU (F, Arts) 15-16]

a) sky

b) heavens

c) firmament

d) blue

Ans: d

(Note: The complete idiom is 'a bolt from the blue'.)

57. 'Absolute Zero' means- [RU(Eng) 07-08]

a) 0°C temperature

b) -273°C temperature

c) Zero mark in examination

d) The lowest number

Ans: b

(Note: In physics, 'Absolute Zero' is the lowest possible temperature, which is -273.15°C or 0 Kelvin. The Bangla meaning is পরম শূন্য তাপমাত্রা।)

58. 'Apple of one's eye' means -

a) Apple like eye

b) Big eye

c) Apple coloured eye

d) Extremely favourite

Ans: d

(Note: The 'apple of one's eye' is someone or something that one cherishes above all others. The Bangla meaning is নয়নের মণি or অত্যন্ত প্রিয়।)

59. The phrase 'An apple of discord' means- [Dental -95-96, PSTU (A) 09-10]

a) An object of quarrel.

b) An unexpected gift.

c) An important subject

d) A sweet apple.

Ans: a

(Note: An 'apple of discord' is an issue or object that causes conflict, disagreement, or rivalry. The Bangla meaning is বিবাদের বিষয়।)

60. "At daggers drawn" means- [15th BCS, DU 00-01, RU 09-10]

a) to be in a state of understanding.

b) to be in a state of hostility.

c) to be in a state of friendship

d) none

Ans: b

(Note: 'At daggers drawn' means to be in a state of open hostility or on the verge of fighting. The Bangla meaning is ঘোর শত্রুতা।)

61. "The old man works at a snail's pace" means — [CU (D) 11-12]

a) He works smoothly

b) He works carefully

c) He works steadily

d) He works slowly

Ans: d

(Note: 'At a snail's pace' means to move or work very slowly.)

62. The winners will be selected at random. [DU (B) 02-03]

a) by interviewing

b) by testing

c) by chance

d) by competition

Ans: c

(Note: 'At random' means without a definite aim, method, or purpose; by chance. The Bangla is এলোমেলোভাবে or দৈবচয়নে।)

63. The expression "after one's own heart" means - [25th BCS, KU (BBA) 13-14]

a) To be in low spirit

b) To be in high spirit

c) With complete devotion

d) To one's own liking

Ans: d

(Note: Something or someone 'after one's own heart' is exactly to one's personal taste or liking. The Bangla is পছন্দসই।)

64. 'At the eleventh hour' means -

a) at the best time

b) at the last time

c) at the first time

d) at no time

Ans: b

(Note: 'At the eleventh hour' means at the last possible moment. The Bangla is শেষ মুহূর্তে।)

65. He is - in English. [RU (E. Even) 14-15]

a) in the dark

b) at home

c) linked to

d) carrying the day

Ans: b

(Note: To be 'at home' in a subject means to be skilled, knowledgeable, and comfortable with it. The Bangla meaning is দক্ষ।)

66. 'Achilles heel' means —

a) a heel of Achilles

b) the fault of Achilles

c) minor fault

d) the fault which is small but can cause a person's fall

Ans: d

(Note: An 'Achilles heel' is a weakness or vulnerable point in spite of overall strength, which can lead to downfall. The Bangla is দুর্বলতম স্থান।)

67. 'To beg the question' means - [BAUR (E) 14-15, RU (E-Even) 15-16]

a) To refer to

b) To raise objections

c) To take for granted

d) To be discussed

Ans: c

(Note: In logic, 'to beg the question' means to assume the truth of an argument or proposition, instead of supporting it. It means to treat something as true without evidence.)

68. 'Choose the option that best expresses the word "brush up"? [RU (H-Odd) 15-16]

a) reject

b) remove by sweeping

c) improve one's previous knowledge by study

d) pay no attention to

Ans: c

(Note: To 'brush up' on something means to refresh one's knowledge or skill of something that has been partially forgotten. The Bangla meaning is কোনো কিছু পুনরায় ঝালিয়ে নেয়া।)

69. 'Weal and woe' come ------ . [RU (E-Even) 15-16]

a) in a body

b) by and by

c) by the by

d) by turns

Ans: d

(Note: 'Weal and woe' means good and bad fortune. They come 'by turns', meaning one after the other.)

70. 'A bull in a China shop' এর অর্থ [JnU (C-Arts) 09-10]

a) গোবেচারা লোক

b) শক্তিশালী ষাঁড়

c) অজ্ঞ কিন্তু ধ্বংসকারী ব্যক্তি

d) নিরীহ ব্যক্তি

Ans: c

(Note: 'A bull in a china shop' refers to a clumsy person who is likely to cause damage in a situation that requires care. The Bangla meaning is অসতর্ক ধ্বংসকারী ব্যক্তি।)

71. Sumon is beating around the bush. In other words, Sumon is [DU (C) 14-15]

a) avoiding the main point

b) attacking aggressively

c) solving a problem

d) clearing the undergrowth

e) speaking to the point

Ans: a

(Note: 'To beat around the bush' means to talk about irrelevant things and avoid discussing the main topic directly.)

72. 'At the eleventh hour' means - [JU (Law) 08-09]

a) at the best time

b) at the last time

c) at the first time

d) at no time

Ans: b

(Note: Duplicate of Q64 in source text, meaning at the last possible moment.)

73. 'At the eleventh hour' means - [BRUR (BBA) 09-10, RU 11-12]

a) at the best time

b) at no time

c) at the first time

d) at the last moment

Ans: d

(Note: Similar to previous questions, meaning at the very last moment.)

74. 'His application came at the eleventh hour'-এর সঠিক ব্যাখ্যা - [JnU(D) 05-06]

a) তার দরখাস্ত ঠিক সময়ে এসেছিল

b) তার দরখাস্ত শেষ মুহূর্তে এসেছিল

c) তার দরখাস্ত আগেই এসেছিল

d) তার দরখাস্ত মোটেই আসেনি

Ans: b

(Note: 'At the eleventh hour' means at the last possible moment (শেষ মুহূর্তে).)

75. He is - in English. [RU (E. Even) 14-15]

a) in the dark

b) at home

c) linked to

d) carrying the day

Ans: b

(Note: Duplicate of Q65 in source text. To be 'at home' means to be skilled/knowledgeable.)

76. The idiom 'At home' এর অর্থ- [RU (Management) 09-10]

a) Familiar with

b) Home made of bricks

c) Try to make a home

d) One who has lost time

Ans: a

(Note: 'At home' means to be familiar with or expert in a particular subject. The Bangla is দক্ষ।)

77. He is quite at home in English. Here 'at home' means- [RU (Social Work) 11-12]

a) He speaks English at home

b) Everybody at home speaks English

c) He is bad in English

d) He is quite at ease with English

Ans: d

(Note: Being 'at home' in a subject means being comfortable and proficient, or 'at ease' with it.)

78. What is the meaning of the phrase 'At home with'

a) Family relation

b) at ease

c) Neighbour

d) Free at

Ans: b

(Note: The phrase 'at home with' means to be comfortable or at ease with something or someone.)

79. The correct meaning of 'At home' - [BRUR (C) 12-13]

a) Within house

b) Expert

c) Powerful

d) Clearcut

Ans: b

(Note: 'At home' in a subject or skill means to be expert or skilled (দক্ষ).)

80. What does 'Abode of God' mean?

a) Home of God

b) Heaven (স্বর্গ)

c) Garden

d) Residence (বাসস্থান)

Ans: b

(Note: The 'Abode of God' is a poetic or religious term for Heaven.)

81. 'To beg the question' means - [BAUR (E) 14-15, RU (E-Even) 15-16]

a) To refer to

b) To raise objections

c) To take for granted

d) To be discussed

Ans: c

(Note: Duplicate of Q67 in source text. It means to take something for granted.)

82. 'Beat around the bush' means — [JU (B) 13-14]

a) to walk in the bush for a long time.

b) to talk about something for a short time without coming to the main point.

c) to walk around the bush with the view to hunting doves

d) to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point.

Ans: d

(Note: The idiom means to discuss a matter without coming to the point. The Bangla meaning is কাজের কথা না বলে আজেবাজে কথা বলা।)

83. Those customers are - the most demanding we've ever had. [ICB (Officer)-11, JU (B) 11-12]

a) so far

b) by far

c) from far

d) since far

Ans: b

(Note: 'By far' is used to emphasize that something has a quality to a great degree, often used with superlatives.)

84. A 'bull market' means that share prices are - [17th BCS, CU (E) 11-12, etc.]

a) rising

b) moving

c) falling

d) static

Ans: a

(Note: A 'bull market' is a financial market where share prices are rising.)

85. A 'Bear market' means that share prices are — [IU 05-06]

a) moving

b) rising

c) falling

d) static

Ans: c

(Note: A 'bear market' is a market where share prices are falling.)

86. Bear market শেয়ার বাজারের কোন অবস্থা নির্দেশ করে? [RU (D-Marketing) 11-12]

a) নিম্নগতি

b) ঊর্ধ্বগতি

c) স্থিতিশীল বাজার

d) অস্থিতিশীল

Ans: a

(Note: A 'bear market' indicates falling prices, or a downward trend (নিম্নগতি).)

87. In share market 'Bearish' indicates —

a) a high price

b) a falling price

c) Bonus

d) Spot market

Ans: b

(Note: 'Bearish' describes the condition of falling prices (নিম্নগতি মূল্য).)

88. 'Bootleg' means - [15th BCS, RU 08-09, etc.]

a) smuggle

b) export

c) import

d) distribute

Ans: a

(Note: To 'bootleg' means to make, distribute, or sell goods illegally. It is synonymous with 'smuggle'. The Bangla meaning is চোরাচালান করা।)

89. 'By and large' means- [DU C 04-05, 44th BCS]

a) Very large

b) Mostly

c) Everywhere

d) Nowhere

Ans: b

(Note: 'By and large' means on the whole, or mostly. The Bangla meaning is মোটের উপর।)

90. 'Be that as it may' means- [KU 06-07, COU (C) 15-16]

a) But

b) And

c) As well as

d) However

Ans: d

(Note: 'Be that as it may' is a phrase used to mean 'however' or 'nevertheless'. The Bangla is যা-ই হোক না কেন।)

91. The phrase 'by all means' means- [JnU 08-09]

a) meaningful

b) uncertainly

c) certainly

d) by hook or by crook

Ans: d

(Note: 'By all means' can mean 'certainly' or 'of course', but in the context of achieving a goal, it can mean using all possible methods, similar to 'by hook or by crook'. The Bangla meaning is যে কোনো উপায়ে।)

92. The meaning of the idiom 'below the salt' is - [RU 06-07]

a) lowly

b) lack of salt

c) salty

d) below the sea level

Ans: a

(Note: Historically, people of lower social standing sat "below the salt". Thus, the idiom means of low social rank (সামাজিকভাবে নিম্নস্তরের).)

93. The --- always do many good things for society.

a) ere long

b) big guns

c) sheet anchor

d) yellow dog

Ans: b

(Note: 'Big guns' refers to important, influential people (বড়মাপের প্রভাবশালী ব্যক্তি).)

94. The phrase 'to be in the swim' means— [CU 01-02]

a) to swim hard

b) to practice

c) to be a part of

d) to show off

Ans: c

(Note: To be 'in the swim' means to be involved in or knowledgeable about current activities and events.)

95. 'What is the meaning of 'a white lie'? [BRUR (E) 12-13]

a) harmful lie

b) harmless lie

c) useless lie

d) irrelevant lie

Ans: b

(Note: A 'white lie' is a minor, 'harmless lie' told to avoid hurting someone's feelings. In Bengali: 'নির্দোষ মিথ্যা'.)

96. 'White collar job' means : [জাতীয় সংসদ সচিবালয়-18]

a) a job without any work

b) a job with much hardship

c) a thankless job

d) a job without manual labour

Ans: d

(Note: A 'white-collar job' is a professional or office job that does not involve manual labor. In Bengali: 'কায়িক শ্রমহীন চাকরি'.)

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