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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

My friend is quite hard-hearted.

  • emotional

  • cruel

  • rude

  • sentimental

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

His popularity is on the wane.

  • on the heights

  • stand still

  • verge of eruption

  • gradually declining

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

His was in doldrums after the quarrel with his brother.

  • jubilant

  • in low spirits

  • angry

  • left the house

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

If someone drops a bombshell, they

  • make a serious mistake

  • create a big problem

  • have some big, bad news

  • are attacking their enemy

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Sachin has a long inning in cricket.

  • long spell

  • fine experience

  • victorious win

  • ultimate success

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

If you read between the lines, you will appreciate what he writes.

  • can read leaving lines in between

  • can read a lot quicker

  • know what the writer thinks

  • can read and write in langauge

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To throw dust in one's eyes.

  • To harm someone

  • To deceive

  • To show false things

  • To make blind

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

He is a cut above all the other boys in the group.

  • quite taller than

  • more active than

  • a little rougher than

  • rather superior to

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

As soon as the police arrived, the bank robbers showed the white flag.

  • calmly left the scene

  • surrendered

  • ran away

  • were incensed

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To cut one short.

  • To love one

  • To insult one

  • To criticise one

  • To interrupt one

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