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Q442023 · 16 Apr 2023
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings for each. Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c) or (d). Disappear into thin air
1. A.Lost forever
2. B.Become forgetful
3. C.Become uncaring
4. D.Disappear suddenly
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Answer: D
Q452023 · 16 Apr 2023
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings for each. Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c) or (d). Put the screws on
1. A.Forcing someone to do what you want
2. B.Never letting go of things
3. C.Keep the past alive
4. D.Using someone's trick for own benefit
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Answer: A
Q462023 · 16 Apr 2023
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings for each. Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c) or (d). Sit on the fence
1. A.Avoid meeting someone
2. B.Waiting patiently
3. C.Avoid taking sides
4. D.Hiding from someone
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Answer: C
Q492023 · 16 Apr 2023
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings for each. Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c) or (d). Heath Robinson
1. A.Very complicated system or machine for doing a simple task
2. B.Treating everyone as enemy, when they are not
3. C.Sleeping all day, doing nothing
4. D.Very lazy person, slow in action
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Answer: A
Q502023 · 16 Apr 2023
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings for each. Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c) or (d). As thick as thieves
1. A.Dumb person
2. B.Good for nothing
3. C.Someone who uses everyone for personal gain
4. D.Very close friends who are looked upon with suspicion
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Answer: D