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Q842022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. Down the tubes
1. A.Minting money
2. B.Failing completely
3. C.Being informal
4. D.Going to swim
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Answer: B
Q802022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Nobody in the conference seemed to believe the cock and bull story about such a major movie star.
1. A.Factual story
2. B.Wildly exaggerated or falsified story
3. C.Interesting story
4. D.Secretive story
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Answer: B
Q872022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence. The game is now in full swing.
1. A.very passive
2. B.very uninteresting
3. C.playing on the swings
4. D.very active
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Answer: D
Q802022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The MD of the company let the cat out of the bag by telling her secretary, who got the much coveted promotion.
1. A.openly confess
2. B.Creating a false story
3. C.To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to
4. D.secretly confide
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Answer: C
Q852022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Take something at face value
1. A.Accept something as it looks without thinking about whether it might, in fact, not be quite what it appears
2. B.According to the appearance of something
3. C.Not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh
4. D.Show that you do not like something by making an unpleasant expression
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Answer: A
Q762022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. Turn over a new leaf
1. A.To begin again
2. B.To stop finally
3. C.To plant a tree
4. D.To take a break
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Answer: A
Q782022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. A fair-weather friend can never be trusted in the times of exigency.
1. A.A close friend
2. B.A pen friend
3. C.A selfish friend
4. D.An old acquaintance
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Answer: C
Q812022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The lecture by the French professor seemed Latin and Greek to the young students.
1. A.Interesting
2. B.Lucid
3. C.Unbiased
4. D.Incomprehensible
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Answer: D
Q862022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. Some people still feel that they have very little freedom to be innovative in their work.
1. A.elbow room
2. B.an old lady
3. C.an old head on young shoulders
4. D.to make a pile
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Answer: A
Q782022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the ball
1. A.To be alert
2. B.Doing a bad job
3. C.Doing an average job
4. D.To be lazy
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Answer: A
Q952022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. When the war breaks out, all the war-mongering social media activists become yellow bellies.
1. A.Zealots
2. B.Cowards
3. C.Sceptics
4. D.Upset stomachs
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Answer: B
Q802022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A rolling stone gathers no moss
1. A.A person who settles for a short time and runs from place to place, enjoying his freedom
2. B.A person who does not settle anywhere for a short time, and is always searching for gold
3. C.A person who settles for a long time and leads a boring and useless life
4. D.A person who does not settle in one place for a long time, does not gain wealth, name or fame
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Answer: D
Q792022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence. The young boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
1. A.born with a spoon stuck in his mouth
2. B.born to riches and luxury
3. C.born with a spoon that was not of gold
4. D.born to not so rich parents
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Answer: B
Q842022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. The world needs a global leader who can hold out a gesture of peace
1. A.mother wit
2. B.halcyon days
3. C.a grass widow
4. D.an olive branch
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Answer: D
Q832022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle! ” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night.
1. A.It becomes easily and quickly achievable
2. B.It changes the appearance
3. C.It ruins everything
4. D.It changes nothing
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Answer: A
Q842022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. When the District Attorney asked the convict about details of the day of the crime, he started beating about the bush.
1. A.Being excessively aggressive
2. B.Accusing others of the crime
3. C.Speaking in a confusing manner without giving a correct answer
4. D.Trying to invoke sympathy
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Answer: C
Q942022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the idiom that can correctly replace the underlined part of the given sentence. I know she really wants the promotion, but she really hit me below the hand by telling the boss about my personal problems.
1. A.hit me the bricks
2. B.hit me below the books
3. C.hit me below the bottle
4. D.hit me below the belt
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Answer: D
Q772022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. He was sacked from his job because of a grave error on his part.
1. A.raining cats and dogs
2. B.minding one’s p’s and q’s
3. C.picking holes in one’s cot
4. D.Himalayan blunder
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Answer: D
Q802022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. I have been a vegetarian for a very long time .
1. A.Donkey’s years
2. B.Duck in the thunderstorm
3. C.Die in harness
4. D.Damocles’ sword
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Answer: A
Q832022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In hot waters
1. A.To be in trouble
2. B.To dip in hot water
3. C.To be in a hot climate
4. D.To feel relaxed
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Answer: A
Q862022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the idiom from the given options that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted text in the following sentence. The announcement of the new tourism policy of the government has made some people excited or interested.
1. A.Pull out all the stops
2. B.Run around in circles
3. C.Quicken the pulse
4. D.Reach for the moon
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Answer: C
Q772022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Fair and square
1. A.Honestly
2. B.Fair-skinned
3. C.Being vague
4. D.Good looking
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Answer: A
Q932022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Being an ardent professional, the lawyer always kept his clients at an arm’s length.
1. A.Away from each other
2. B.At a distance
3. C.Under wraps
4. D.Alert and prepared
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Answer: B
Q772022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cut a poor figure.
1. A.In a poor state
2. B.To put a good impression
3. C.To put a bad impression
4. D.Bad physical form
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Answer: C
Q812022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bear the palm
1. A.To bring joyful news
2. B.To lose a game
3. C.To advocate peace
4. D.To be a winner
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Answer: D