IBPS PO English: Idioms and Phrases questions with solutions

Q1. The sentence given below consists of an idiom/phrasal verb in bold. From the given alternatives, identify the most suitable option reflecting the meaning of the idiom/phrasal verb. In the meeting, James kept complaining about the mistake he made last week, but his manager told him not to cry over spilled milk and instead focus on fixing the current issues.

1. To be extremely careful
2. To regret something that can't be changed
3. To make an issue bigger than it is
4. To delay making a decision

Answer: To regret something that can't be changed

The idiom "cry over spilled milk" means to feel upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. In the sentence, James is being advised to stop regretting the past and focus on present problems.

Q2. In each question, a blank is provided and, with respect to that, a few idioms are given. Choose the best possible idiom that can fit into the given blank without altering the meaning of the sentence. I hope you _________________________________________ at your own.

1. break your silence
2. break a leg
3. break away
4. cut a break

Answer: break a leg

'Break a leg' is an idiom used to wish someone good luck. The other options do not fit the intended meaning of encouragement.