Mutual Trust Bank Ltd (MTO) April-2013

Questions 11 to 15: Meaning of Phrases
Instruction: For each question,identify the correct meaning of the underlined phrase;

11. After a couple of misunderstandings with John, I have decided to give him a wide berth.

[MTB Management Trainee -2013 : 2013]

1. to give possession

1

2. to keep a reasonable distance

2

3. to make a pact

3

4. get involved

4

5. None of these

5
Answer
12. Karim has asked for a transfer because he does not see eye to eye with his new manager.

[MTB Management Trainee -2013 : 2013]

1. to agree with someone

1

2. to get into a quarrel

2

3. to reject someone

3

4. to plan together

4

5. None of these

5
Answer
13. The eminent lawyer Mr. Chowdhury has gone to the dogs after facing some hefty lawsuits.

[MTB Management Trainee -2013 : 2013]

1. he became mad

1

2. he became less successful

2

3. he got lost

3

4. he became involved in criminal activity

4

5. None of these

5
Answer
14. I thought it was time I laid all my cards on the table and inform him that I had no intention of going into a partnership.

[MTB Management Trainee -2013 : 2013]

1. to be candid

1

2. to be discreet

2

3. being playful

3

4. being immoral

4

5. None of these

5
Answer
15. Despite Plaz’s experience and training, he has been playing second fiddle to Rahim for a long time. 

[MTB Management Trainee -2013 : 2013]

1. to dislike someone

1

2. to bolster one's performance

2

3. to override someone's decision

3

4. to be in a subordinate position to someone

4

5. None of these

5
Answer