Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 34)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
34.
He struck several bad patches before he made good.
Discussion:
7 comments Page 1 of 1.
Piyali said:
3 years ago
How do you know that he had many professional difficulties? No such reference is given.
Then why not we go for Option B? Explain, please.
Then why not we go for Option B? Explain, please.
Akanksha said:
5 years ago
I think made good refers to making good money and making money is related to professional life.
Sumit said:
8 years ago
Exactly, No where it is mentioned that it was done in professional career?
Kasenya said:
8 years ago
I agree with Nirmit Shah.
Why the specific reference to professional experience?
It means to experience a lot of problems in a period of your life:
Andy's going through a rough patch at the moment - his wife wants a divorce.
Why the specific reference to professional experience?
It means to experience a lot of problems in a period of your life:
Andy's going through a rough patch at the moment - his wife wants a divorce.
Nirmit shah said:
8 years ago
Struck several bad patches do not necessarily mean bad time professionally, but signifies bad. time.
Priyank said:
1 decade ago
Use the following idioms/ phases in meaningful sentences.
1. To put too eggs in one basket.
1. To put too eggs in one basket.
Darshit said:
1 decade ago
Can you give any example of this idiom/phrase "struck several bad patches" which can be used in any meaningful sentence ?
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