Question

Look at the list of idioms given below. Find their meanings from a dictionary. Read the sentences that follow and replace the words in italics with the appropriate idioms, making suitable changes wherever necessary.

• right up one’s alley -
• drive one up the wall –
• hit the road –
• take (one) for a ride –
• in panic mode –

1. The old man got irritated at the loud noise outside.
2. We were driving, when it started raining heavily. After stopping for an hour, we began the journey again.
3. Ramesh gave false excuses for not attending the meeting and deceived me.
4. At the interview when questions were fired at me rapidly, I forgot everything and grew irritated
5. I love thrillers and this book appeals to me strongly.

Answer 1

• right up one’s alley - to be the type of thing that you are interested in or that you enjoy doing
• drive one up the wall – to annoy or irritate someone
• hit the road – To leave; to depart; to begin one's journey, especially on a road trip;
• take (one) for a ride – to trick, cheat, or lie to someone
• in panic mode – fear after a night out:

1. The old man drove up the wall (got irritated) at the loud noise outside.

2. We were driving, when it started raining heavily. After stopping for an hour, we hit the road (began the journey again)
3. Ramesh gave false excuses for not attending the meeting and to A me for a ride (deceived me)
4. At the interview when questions were fired at me rapidly, I was in panic mode (forgot everything and grew irritated)
5. I love thrillers and this book is right up my alley (appeals to me strongly)