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11.

In the given idiom/phrase below, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Cry over spilt milk

  • Complaining about a loss in the past

  • Too much inquisitive about something

  • When something is done badly to save money

  • Dealing with a problem. only in an emergency situation


12.

In the given idiom/phrase below, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Cut the mustard

  • Prepare spices out of mustard seeds

  • To come up to expectations

  • Making absurd expectations

  • Very enthusiastic


13.

In the given idiom/phrase below, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Devil's advocate

  • A dangerous person

  • To present a counter argument

  • Very argumentative person

  • Creating an unpleasant situation


14.

In the given idiom/phrase below, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched.

  • If you are not good at something, better to avoid that

  • Don't make plans for something that might not happen

  • Not to come up to expectations

  • Don't put all your resources in one possibility


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15.

In the given idiom/phrase below, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Give the benefit of doubt

  • To be partial to someone

  • To be judgmental

  • Regard someone as innocent until proven otherwise

  • Say something exactly right


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