IBPS Clerk Phrase Replacement

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: The manager decided to **put all eggs in one basket** by investing the entire budget in a single project. A) concentrate all resources in one area B) take a calculated and diversified approach C) distribute funds across multiple ventures D) maintain a balanced portfolio strategy

Which option correctly replaces the underlined phrase: 'The manager decided to call it a day after the long meeting.'

Choose the option that correctly replaces the underlined phrase: 'The manager decided to put off the meeting because he was not feeling well.'

Which option correctly replaces the underlined phrase: 'The employee's poor performance was a thorn in the side of the department head.'

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The new policy will help us to get the ball rolling on infrastructure development.'

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The team decided to bite the bullet and accept the difficult project deadline.'

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase 'come hell or high water'? A) The project will be completed come hell or high water, unless the budget is cut. B) Come hell or high water, the team is determined to meet the deadline. C) The manager said come hell or high water, but then cancelled the meeting. D) Come hell or high water, the plan might be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Identify the sentence where the phrase 'beat around the bush' is used correctly: A) The politician beat around the bush and directly answered all the questions. B) Instead of beating around the bush, the CEO presented the facts clearly. C) The teacher beat around the bush by explaining the concept in detail. D) He tends to beat around the bush whenever he wants to avoid a topic.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: 'The company's financial crisis was so severe that the board decided to _____ and restructure the entire organisation.' A) take the bull by the horns B) take the bull in the horns C) hold the bull by the horns D) take the cow by the horns

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase in the sentence below: The manager's decision to **cut corners on quality** has resulted in numerous customer complaints. a) reduce expenses carefully b) compromise on standards c) trim unnecessary costs d) streamline operational procedures

Identify the sentence where the phrase 'beat around the bush' is used correctly: A) The consultant beat around the bush and provided a direct, comprehensive solution to the problem. B) Instead of stating his opinion directly, the manager beat around the bush for twenty minutes. C) The team beat around the bush by completing the project ahead of schedule. D) She beat around the bush by admitting her mistake immediately.

Choose the option that correctly replaces the underlined phrase: 'The employee's repeated mistakes have made him a liability to the team, and his supervisor decided to let sleeping dogs lie rather than address the performance issues.'

Identify the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The startup founder's decision to pivot the business model proved to be a blessing in disguise when the new strategy generated unprecedented revenue growth.'

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase in the sentence: The manager's decision to overlook the employee's misconduct has **set a bad precedent for the entire department**, and now junior staff members are becoming increasingly lax with their responsibilities. A) created a negative example that others will follow B) established a poor standard for future behaviour C) opened a can of worms in the workplace D) put the cart before the horse regarding discipline