SSC English Idioms, Phrases and Proverbs Question Bank

done Idioms and Phrases (II) Total Questions - 100

• question_answer1)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To foam at one's mouth

  A)
  to brush properly             done clear
  B)
  to get very angry done clear
  C)
  to salivate on seeing food done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To feel like a fish out of water

  A)
  disgusted done clear
  B)
  uncomfortable done clear
  C)
  disappointed done clear
  D)
  homeless done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  At the eleventh hour

  A)
  too late done clear
  B)
  too early done clear
  C)
  immediately done clear
  D)
  at the last moment done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To burn one's fingers

  A)
  to get hurt physically done clear
  B)
  to suffer financial losses done clear
  C)
  to find work done clear
  D)
  to suffer nervous breakdown done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To add fuel to fire

  A)
  to investigate done clear
  B)
  to insulate done clear
  C)
  to initiate done clear
  D)
  to incite done clear
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  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  A man of straw

  A)
  A man of no substance done clear
  B)
  A very active person done clear
  C)
  A worthy fellow       done clear
  D)
       An unreasonable person done clear
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• question_answer7)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  A hard nut to crack

  A)
  Difficult things require extra effort done clear
  B)
  A difficult problem to solve done clear
  C)
  Difficult problem solved effortlessly done clear
  D)
  Costly things need careful handling- done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Smell a rat

  A)
  To act unfairly         done clear
  B)
      To talk boastfully done clear
  C)
  To have reason to suspect done clear
  D)
  To discourage done clear
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• question_answer9)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To play on a fiddle

  A)
  To play upon a musical instrument done clear
  B)
  To play an important role done clear
  C)
  To be busy over trifles done clear
  D)
  To be busy over important matter done clear
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• question_answer10)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To beat about the bush

  A)
  Not to come to the point done clear
  B)
  Vigorously search for the culprit done clear
  C)
  Easily achieve success without effort done clear
  D)
  Work hard to achieve done clear
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• question_answer11)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Black and blue

  A)
  Painting done clear
  B)
  Severely done clear
  C)
  Together done clear
  D)
  Intermix done clear
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• question_answer12)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To mind one's P's and Q's

  A)
  To be cautious done clear
  B)
  To be accurate and precise done clear
  C)
  To be careful of one's accounts done clear
  D)
  To-be careful of one's personality done clear
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• question_answer13)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  At one's beck and call

  A)
  Enjoying oneself without caring for others done clear
  B)
  To be always at one's service done clear
  C)
  To be under one's subjugation done clear
  D)
  To be in an advantageous position done clear
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• question_answer14)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To keep at an arm's length

  A)
  To keep very near done clear
  B)
  A safe place done clear
  C)
  To keep someone happy done clear
  D)
  To avoid coming in contact done clear
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• question_answer15)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To push somebody to the wall

  A)
  To defeat him done clear
  B)
  To humiliate him done clear
  C)
  To hackle him done clear
  D)
  To knock him down done clear
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• question_answer16)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To be up and doing

  A)
  To recover from illness done clear
  B)
  To be actively engaged done clear
  C)
  To progress satisfactorily done clear
  D)
  To be expressive and explicit done clear
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• question_answer17)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To play second fiddle

  A)
  To be happy, cheerful and healthy done clear
  B)
  To reduce importance of one's senior done clear
  C)
  To support the role and view of another person done clear
  D)
  To do back seat driving done clear
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• question_answer18)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  A close shave

  A)
  A lucky escape done clear
  B)
  A well-guarded secret done clear
  C)
  A clean shave done clear
  D)
     A narrow escape done clear
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• question_answer19)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Swan-song

  A)
  Music as sweet as a song of birds done clear
  B)
  A melodious song in praise of someone done clear
  C)
  Praise of a woman by her lover done clear
  D)
  Last work of a poet or musician before death done clear
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• question_answer20)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To cry wolf

  A)
  To listen eagerly done clear
  B)
  To give false alarm done clear
  C)
  To turn pale done clear
  D)
  To keep off starvation done clear
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• question_answer21)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To make clean breast of

  A)
  To gain prominence       done clear
  B)
  To praise oneself done clear
  C)
  To confess done clear
  D)
  To destroy before it blooms done clear
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• question_answer22)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To add feather to one's cap

  A)
  To be highly successful     done clear
  B)
  To be highly egotistical done clear
  C)
  Praiseworthy uniform       done clear
  D)
  To be highly imaginative done clear
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• question_answer23)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To hit below the belt

  A)
  To work confidently done clear
  B)
  To harm unfairly done clear
  C)
  To strike at the exact position done clear
  D)
  To hit the correct mark done clear
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• question_answer24)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To leave someone in the lurch

  A)
  To come to compromise with someone done clear
  B)
  Constant source of annoyance to someone done clear
  C)
  To put someone at ease done clear
  D)
  To desert someone in his difficulties done clear
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• question_answer25)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To play to the gallery

  A)
  To work hard to achieve the best done clear
  B)
  Trying to get appreciation from least intelligent people done clear
  C)
  To be cautious done clear
  D)
  To be an ordinary player done clear
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• question_answer26)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Turn over a new leaf

  A)
  To start from the end done clear
  B)
  Changing of trees into a new small leaves done clear
  C)
  Changing for the better done clear
  D)
  To destroy other plan done clear
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• question_answer27)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Pull up one's socks

  A)
  Simply pull the socks which is already put on the feet done clear
  B)
  To make an effort to improve done clear
  C)
  To recover from health done clear
  D)
  To get a new socks done clear
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• question_answer28)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Break the ice

  A)
  Overcome initial shyness done clear
  B)
  To crack a big slab of ice cube done clear
  C)
  To freeze the water done clear
  D)
  To believe in one's confidence done clear
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• question_answer29)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Make a mountain out of a mole hill

  A)
  To go for mountaineering in a group done clear
  B)
  To create new thought for something done clear
  C)
  To let others cut trees secretly done clear
  D)
  To give great importance to minor things done clear
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• question_answer30)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Let by gones be by goner

  A)
  To go to meet other victims done clear
  B)
  Ignore the bad things of the past done clear
  C)
  Select to initiate by going with hearts done clear
  D)
  Let other go for outing done clear
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• question_answer31)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To meet one's Waterloo

  A)
  To die an ignoble death done clear
  B)
  To meet a strong adversary done clear
  C)
  To meet one's final death done clear
  D)
  To meet with humiliation done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Hobson's choice

  A)
  Excellent choice done clear
  B)
  No choice at all because their is only one thing to take or not done clear
  C)
  Choice to live or die done clear
  D)
  First choice done clear
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• question_answer33)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  Will-o-the-wisp

  A)
  To cut in a childish way done clear
  B)
  Acting in a foolish way done clear
  C)
  To have desires unbacked by effort done clear
  D)
  Anything which dudes or deceives done clear
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• question_answer34)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  A snake in the grass

  A)
  A hidden enemy     done clear
  B)
       Unforeseen happening done clear
  C)
  Very ferocious enemy      done clear
  D)
  Unrecognisable danger done clear
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• question_answer35)

  Directions: Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

  To have a chip on one's shoulder

  A)
  To be boastful done clear
  B)
  To be deserving of piece done clear
  C)
  To have treated unfairly done clear
  D)
  To have deep cut wound on the shoulder done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. The personality development class started with an ice breaking session.
  A)
  having breakfast done clear
  B)
    starting conversation done clear
  C)
  introducing chief guest     done clear
  D)
  making speeches done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  We visit the shopping mall off and on.

  A)
  up and about     done clear
  B)
  often done clear
  C)
  really and truly done clear
  D)
  once upon a time done clear
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• question_answer38)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Life is an event of give and take.

  A)
  adjustment done clear
  B)
  make believe done clear
  C)
  always done clear
  D)
  giving done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death.

  A)
  resigned his job done clear
  B)
  ceased to smile done clear
  C)
  stopped working done clear
  D)
  wept bitterly done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  I am trying to figure out the hidden agenda in yesterday's meeting.

  A)
  wicked motive done clear
  B)
  false idea done clear
  C)
  indirect tax done clear
  D)
  secret intention done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  He always seems to get the lion's share of the projects.

  A)
  an insignificant part done clear
  B)
  the minimum share done clear
  C)
  an equal share done clear
  D)
  a major share done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To pull wool over someone's eyes

  A)
  To investigate done clear
  B)
      To reprimand someone done clear
  C)
  To deceive another        done clear
  D)
  To keep a secret done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  I find myself in a position where I have to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea.

  A)
  near the horrid sea  done clear
  B)
         in a state of confusion done clear
  C)
  out of one's proper place   done clear
  D)
  between two equal evils done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  There is no love lost between any two neighbouring countries in the world.

  A)
  stop loving done clear
  B)
  not on good terms done clear
  C)
  forming a group done clear
  D)
  have good understanding done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  He is accused of sitting on the fence.

  A)
  observing the scene done clear
  B)
  resting on fence done clear
  C)
  hesitating which side to take done clear
  D)
  sitting back and enjoying the fun done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  You have to read between the lines to understand most of the symbolic writing.

  A)
  read again and again done clear
  B)
  understand the hidden meaning done clear
  C)
  know the symbols done clear
  D)
  look for many meanings done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The ruling party has been warned not to play to the gallery.

  A)
  to give importance to the common man done clear
  B)
  to try to be clever done clear
  C)
  to seek to win approval done clear
  D)
  to side-track the issue done clear
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  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  In the securities seam the national credibility was at stake.

  A)
  on trial done clear
  B)
  under pressure done clear
  C)
  in danger done clear
  D)
  challenged done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To drop a hint

  A)
  To become worn from use done clear
  B)
  To be friendly with someone done clear
  C)
  To give an indication done clear
  D)
  To which very keenly done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To meet half-way

  A)
  To come to terms by making compromise         done clear
  B)
  To grow ill-tempered done clear
  C)
  To lesson gradually done clear
  D)
  To be out of one's senses done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To put a good face on something

  A)
  To be inclined strongly done clear
  B)
  To bear up courageously done clear
  C)
  To force someone to do something done clear
  D)
  To act recklessly done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To roll up one's sleeves

  A)
  To have a lasting Influence done clear
  B)
  To change the course of events done clear
  C)
  To do a great harm done clear
  D)
  To get ready to do something done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To send one about one's business

  A)
  To do the right and needful done clear
  B)
  To show contempt for done clear
  C)
  To attract someone done clear
  D)
  To send someone away in an in courteous manner done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To bring into play

  A)
  To be effective done clear
  B)
  To deal superficially done clear
  C)
  To make somebody excited done clear
  D)
  To give an opportunity for the exercise done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To fight shy of

  A)
  To get moved by someone done clear
  B)
  To cause something to be strange done clear
  C)
  To dislike one from a feeling of mistrust done clear
  D)
  To ignore something unwillingly done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To take someone for a ride

  A)
  To discredit somebody done clear
  B)
  To cheat someone done clear
  C)
  To make someone to be a follower done clear
  D)
  To be foul somebody done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To tar and feather someone

  A)
  To give a reward to someone done clear
  B)
  To pay honour to someone done clear
  C)
  To give a severe punishment to someone done clear
  D)
  To make someone looser done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To eat out of house and home

  A)
  To consume a lot of food done clear
  B)
  To destroy one's possession done clear
  C)
  To inspire someone  done clear
  D)
  To recollect something done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The car in the backyard is proving to be a white elephant.

  A)
  very huge item done clear
  B)
  costly and useless possession done clear
  C)
  very expensive investment done clear
  D)
  useful material done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  He takes leave once in a blue Moon.

  A)
  regularly done clear
  B)
  often done clear
  C)
  rarely done clear
  D)
  once a fortnight done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The meeting has been put off indefinitely.

  A)
  cancelled done clear
  B)
  postponed done clear
  C)
  advanced done clear
  D)
  announced done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. The rules of the deal are set forth in the brochure.
  A)
  stated done clear
  B)
  accepted done clear
  C)
  contradicted done clear
  D)
  printed done clear
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• question_answer63)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  She bought her new house for a song.

  A)
  very cheaply done clear
  B)
  on loan done clear
  C)
  at a loss done clear
  D)
  very easily done clear
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• question_answer64)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Raju had given up doing exercise after surgery.

  A)
  learned done clear
  B)
  started     done clear
  C)
  continued done clear
  D)
  stopped done clear
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  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The chairman tried to get his point across but the members just wouldn't listen.

  A)
  give them a lesson done clear
  B)
                insist on done clear
  C)
  make them understand done clear
  D)
  motivate them done clear
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• question_answer66)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Ashok had all fair weather friends.

  A)
  friends who face difficulties calmly done clear
  B)
  favourable friends done clear
  C)
  friends who desert you in difficulties done clear
  D)
  reliable friends done clear
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• question_answer67)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  He knows the ins and outs of the matter.

  A)
  both sides done clear
  B)
  complete details done clear
  C)
  inside information done clear
  D)
  full history done clear
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• question_answer68)

  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Since the company has lost a good deal of time and money you will have to make good the loss.

  A)
  make a good effort done clear
  B)
  try to minimize the loss done clear
  C)
  compensate for the loss done clear
  D)
  ensure that there are no further losses done clear
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• question_answer69)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  He felt like a fish out of water in social gatherings.

  A)
  uncomfortable done clear
  B)
  exhausted done clear
  C)
  energetic done clear
  D)
  nervous done clear
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• question_answer70)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The matter has been sorted out.

  A)
  revised done clear
  B)
  supported done clear
  C)
  resolved done clear
  D)
  changed done clear
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• question_answer71)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The soldiers carried out the orders of the General very effectively.

  A)
  exited done clear
  B)
  executed done clear
  C)
  supported done clear
  D)
  applied done clear
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• question_answer72)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  They set off by car for Mumbai late in the evening.

  A)
  started done clear
  B)
  travelled done clear
  C)
  entered done clear
  D)
  resonated done clear
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• question_answer73)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To keep up one's appearances

  A)
  To make public appearances now and then done clear
  B)
  To maintain one's looks and appearance done clear
  C)
  To keep up an outward show of prosperity done clear
  D)
  To make it appear that one is not concerned done clear
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• question_answer74)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Take to one's heels

  A)
  To measure up to one's standard done clear
  B)
  To shake in one's shoes done clear
  C)
  To run away done clear
  D)
  To run slowly done clear
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• question_answer75)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Off and on

  A)
  Repeatedly done clear
  B)
  Always done clear
  C)
  Occasionally done clear
  D)
  Never done clear
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• question_answer76)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To take with a grain of salt

  A)
  To make more palatable done clear
  B)
  To take a small quantity of done clear
  C)
  To make something meaningful done clear
  D)
  To accept with misgiving done clear
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• question_answer77)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To talk through one's hat

  A)
  To talk carefully done clear
  B)
  To talk softly done clear
  C)
  To talk nonsense done clear
  D)
  To talk secretively done clear
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• question_answer78)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Ins and outs

  A)
  Entrances and exits done clear
  B)
         Details and complexities done clear
  C)
  Passages and pathways    done clear
  D)
  Rules and regulations done clear
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• question_answer79)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To cast aspersions

  A)
  To act as the pillar of support done clear
  B)
  To raise aspirations done clear
  C)
  To make unpleasant remarks done clear
  D)
  To dissolve all the differences done clear
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• question_answer80)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  On the cards

  A)
  Impossible done clear
  B)
  Shocking   done clear
  C)
  Evident done clear
  D)
  Anticipated done clear
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• question_answer81)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Dark horse

  A)
  An extremely corrupt person done clear
  B)
  A notorious criminal done clear
  C)
  An extremely rich person   done clear
  D)
  An unexpected winner done clear
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• question_answer82)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  To turn over a new leaf

  A)
  To change for the better   done clear
  B)
  To start writing a new book done clear
  C)
  To work on a novel idea    done clear
  D)
  To clear the garden done clear
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• question_answer83)

  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Once his crime was discovered he had no option but to come clean.

  A)
  To deny the crime done clear
  B)
  To confess to the crime done clear
  C)
  To accuse someone else of the crime done clear
  D)
  To apologize for the crime done clear
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• question_answer84)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The employees were kept in the dark about the latest developments.

  A)
  were informed after office hours done clear
  B)
  were informed when it was too late done clear
  C)
  were given secret information done clear
  D)
  were not informed at all done clear
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• question_answer85)

  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  When things go wrong everyone starts passing the buck.

  A)
  analyses the problem       done clear
  B)
  prepares to resign done clear
  C)
  pays a bribe            done clear
  D)
    blames someone else done clear
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• question_answer86)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Since he had approved the proposal he had to face the music.

  A)
  to take the blame done clear
  B)
  to see the positive side of things done clear
  C)
  to explain in detail done clear
  D)
  to entertain the customers done clear
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• question_answer87)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  She decided that she would get this job by hook or by crook.

  A)
  by compromising or other responsibilities done clear
  B)
  by impressing the interviewers done clear
  C)
  by any means, right or wrong done clear
  D)
  by becoming a specialist in the field done clear
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• question_answer88)

  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  In a debate no one is allowed to sit on the fence.

  A)
  to avoid taking sides done clear
  B)
  to insult a speaker done clear
  C)
  to relax while others speak done clear
  D)
  to agree with everyone done clear
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• question_answer89)

  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  For his alleged involvement in espuio–nage he is under a cloud these days.

  A)
  experiencing cloudy weather done clear
  B)
  enjoying favourable luck done clear
  C)
  under suspicion done clear
  D)
  under observation done clear
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• question_answer90)

  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  We have appealed to him again and again there is no use flogging a dead horse now.

  A)
  repeating our request done clear
  B)
  making him see reason done clear
  C)
  beating about the bush done clear
  D)
  wasting time in useless effort done clear
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• question_answer91)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  We shouldn't look down upon the wretched of the Earth.

  A)
  sympathise with done clear
  B)
  hate intensely done clear
  C)
  be indifferent to       done clear
  D)
       regard with contempt done clear
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• question_answer92)

  Directions: In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Because of his misbehaviour he is bound to face the music.

  A)
  get finished done clear
  B)
  get reprimanded done clear
  C)
  feel sorry done clear
  D)
  listen to the music done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. The working of the factory was distrupted on account of a token strike by the workers.
  A)
  total strike done clear
  B)
  carefully planned strike done clear
  C)
  short strike held as a warning done clear
  D)
  sudden call of strike done clear
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• question_answer94)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  By opposing his proposal he fell foul of him.

  A)
  quarrel with done clear
  B)
  felt annored with done clear
  C)
  agreed with done clear
  D)
  got into trouble with done clear
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• question_answer95)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  Those who work by fits and starts seldom show good results.

  A)
  rarely done clear
  B)
  disinterestedly done clear
  C)
  irregularly done clear
  D)
  regularly done clear
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• question_answer96)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The new manager thought that he would give employees enough rope for the first six months after which he would check the work done himself.

  A)
  many directives and orders done clear
  B)
  sufficient advice done clear
  C)
  all the material they needed done clear
  D)
  enough freedom for action done clear
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• question_answer97)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  He was all at sea when he began his new job.

  A)
  happy done clear
  B)
  sad done clear
  C)
  puzzled done clear
  D)
  triumphant done clear
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• question_answer98)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The sweeping statement by the boss left the conscientious workers disgusted.

  A)
  rash statement done clear
  B)
  unpremeditated statement done clear
  C)
  thoughtless statement done clear
  D)
  generalised statement done clear
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• question_answer99)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The failure of crops in successive years put the farmer in a tight corner.

  A)
  in a closed room        done clear
  B)
     in a small field done clear
  C)
  in a difficult situation  done clear
  D)
  in a meadow done clear
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• question_answer100)

  Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  The effort to trace the culprit was a wild goose chase.

  A)
  fruitful hunting done clear
  B)
  futile search done clear
  C)
  ideal seeking done clear
  D)
  genuine effort. done clear
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