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2. His speech fell short on the audience. d. because he had not scored well earlier
a. Had no effect b. moved the audience 11. She is too fond of her own voice.
c. Impressed the audience d. was quite short a. loves singing b. very selfish

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a. Asked b. begged 12. Some people do not grease anybody’s palm on
c. served a notice d. demanded any account.
4. He took his father’s advice to heart. a. Bribe b. flatter c. cheat d. fight
a. casually
c. seriously
b. patiently
d. quietly
5. He is so innocent that he wears his heart on his
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me in the lurch.
a. Went away without waiting for me
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sleeve. b. Helped me in difficult times
a. Wears dress that does not match c. Abandoned me when I needed help
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c. Wears colourful dresses 14. He was on the brink of disaster.
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6. She denied point-blank her involvement in the 15. The boy felt like a fish out of water.
crime.
a. Disgusted b. uncomfortable
a. Directly b. desperately
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c. stubbornly d. rudely
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16. His speech was all Greek to me.

7. The poor subordinates are made scapegoats by
their superiors. a. strange b. incomprehensible
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a. Punished for others’ misdeeds c. inaudible d. uninteresting

b. Developed poor relations 17. The poor man moved from pillar to post to get
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money.
c. Treated humbly and respectfully
a. went to pillars b. tried his best
Scolded with arrogant reactions
c. went to money lenders
8. The matter has been sorted out.
d. moving from one place to another aimlessly
a. revised b. supported
18. Raju was left alone to face the music.
c. resolved d. changed
a. to bear the criticism
9. I take exception to your statement that I am bad
tempered. b. to listen to a favourable comment
a. feel offended b. feel unhappy c. to run away d. to compensate
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notice to vacate the building. before taking the final decision.
a. Inspite of b. in place of a. for and against a thing b. foul and fair

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c. despite of d. in addition to c. Ups and downs d. former and latter
20. The possession of Kashmir is a bone of contention 30. The co-operation and esprit de corps between the
between India and Pakistan. soldiers and the officers was directly responsible for
a. a subject of peace b. a subject of trade their victory.

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21. My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and 31. His dealings are all above board.

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refused to help me. a. simple b. open c. decent d. friendly
a. went far away b. listened carefully 32. He is the sort of man who would do anything for a
c. paid no heed d. turned his ear away consideration.
22. Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company. a. if he were paid to do it b. out of love
a. with weapons
c. using unfair means
b. with all efforts an
d. with strength and fury
c. if he found some time merit in it
d. out of sympathy
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23. He has made his mark in the field of science. 33. The company has been hand to the new masters,
lock, stock and barrel.
a. attained notoriety b. ruined his wealth
a. Completely b. financially
c. acquired wealth d. distinguished himself
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c. administratively d. partially
24. We should guard against green-eyed friends.
34. Believe me, I am all at sea.
a. rich b. jealous
a. Out of reach b. puzzled
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c. handsome d. enthusiastic
c. very happy d. drowning
25. She rejected his proposal point-blank.
35. Just because he had won the competition, he
a. directly b. pointedly
should not ride the high horse.
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c. abruptly d. briefly
a. Become abnormal b. appear arrogant
26. At Christmas, even the elderly people paint the
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c. Hate others d. indulge in dreams

town red.
36. We kept our fingers crossed till the final results
a. indulge in rioting b. to have a lively time
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were declared.
c . Paint the houses red d. spill red wine
a. felt scared b. was annoyed
27. Sumit had to look high and low before he could
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c. kept praying d. waited expectantly

find his scooter key.
37. The poor women do manual labour even when
a. Everywhere b. nowhere
they are in the family way.
c. always d. somewhere
a. In a domestic manner b. unwell
28. Ram was left high and dry by his friends when he
c. injured d. pregnant
lost all his money.
38. Never take up a fool’s errand.
a. Isolated b. rejected
a. To go with a message b. a useless undertaking
c. wounded d. depressed
c. One who takes a message d. an observation
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over. a. To be in low spirits b. to be within doors
a. look disappointed b. feel good c. To praise loudly d. to be in a crisis

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c. retreat d. run away 50. To keep the pot boiling
40. All his efforts ended in smoke. a. To maintain interest b. to show anger
a. To give no practical result b. to fall c. To heat d. to do experiments
c. To catch fire 51. Lump in the throat

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41. The result of the examination dashed my hopes.

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c. food of the low type d. a highly emotional state
a. Frustrate b. kill someone 52. In vogue
c. failed d. bring great happiness a. Total absence b. smooth
42. Don’t rely on him. He is a fair-weather friend. c. fair d. in fashion
a. friendly only in good time b. a successful friend
c. a notable friend d. a jealous friend
43. The leader had the lion’s share of the booty.
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a. A violent chase b. to hunt
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a. the larger part b. the worthy part 54. To draw the long bow
c. the smaller part d. the stronger part a. To shoot b. to exaggerate
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44. The place gives a bird’s eye view of the green c. to criticize d. to admire
valley below.
55. Count on
a. a beautiful view b. a narrow view
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a. As a result of b. ceremonially
c. an overview d. an ugly view
c. Depend on d. to wait for the benefactor
45. He always does things at the eleventh hour.
56. A bird of passage
a. To early b. too late
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a. A flying bird b. one who stays for a short time

c. immediately d. at the last moment
c. A unreliable person d. bed time
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46. A red letter day

57. Pyrrhic victory
a. a dangerous day in one’s life
a. Permanent victory b. defeat
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b. A sorrowful day in one’s life

c. Easy victory d. victory at high cost
c. An important or joyful occasion in one’s life
58. Rank and file
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d. Both a dangerous and sorrowful day in one’s life

a. Common people b. officers
47. On the spur of the moment
c. People of high rank d. army personnel
a. To act impulsively b. to ride a horse in a race
59. To have a jaundiced eye
c. To act deliberately
a. To have fever b. to have jaundice
d. to act at the appointed time
c. To lose colour d. to be prejudiced
48. To eke out
a. To subtract b. to supplement
c. to etch d. to oust
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a. To whip a dead horse a. Angrily b. deliberately
b. attempt to do the impossible c. excitedly d. slowly

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c. Waste one’s efforts 70. To give up
d. to take advantage of a weakness a. To stop b. to learn ‘
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a. To make a residential house 72. White elephant
b. something that lasts for a short time a. Very huge item
c. To profit in a dishonest way b. costly but useless possession
d. to take advantage
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73. To take someone for a ride
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a. Disappeared form the show a. To deceive someone b. to give a ride to someone
b. won everybody’s praise c. Crept into the show c. To be idifferent d. to disclose a secret
d. stole something from the show 74. To beat the bush
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64. Turn down a. Wander across the words

a. Sent back b. twisted around b. speak in a haphazard manner
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c. refused d. handed over c. Speak in a round-aabout manner

65. To take to one’s heels d. make use of irrelevant reference
a. To walk slowly b. to run away 75. To strain every nerve
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c. to march forward d. to hop and jump a. To make utmost efforts b. to feel weak and tired
66. To drink life to the lees c. To be a diligent worker d. to be methodical in work
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a. To have the best of fun and fortune 76. A forlorn hope

b. To enjoy a life of drinking and dancing a. A plan which has remote chances of success.
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c. To have a life full of adventures b. hope of a single person c. Hope of a silly person
d. To have the best of life d. Hope about unforeseeable fortune
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67. Down in the mouth 77. Raw deal

a. Very weak b. unable to speak a. Unripe fruit b. early stage of business
c. very depressed d. very confused c. Unjust treatment d. contract not finally decided
68. To smell a rat 78. In abeyance
a. To smell foul b. to see a rat a. In absence b. in no time
c. To chase a rat d. to be suspicious c. in suspension d. in a nutshell

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a. To reach b. to proceed a. Get about b. leave
c. to advance d. to escape c. reveal d. reconcile

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80. A fool’ s paradise 90. With might and main
a. To live in the past b. to have happy dreams a. A big blow b. a hard blow
c. To live in illusions d. paradise of idiots c. With full vigour d. penetrating
81. An axe to grind 91. An iron will

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c. To make a personal profit out of a situation 92. Uphill task
d. To aggravate the situation a. Easy task b. difficult task
82. To bell the cat c. interesting task d. peaceful task
a. To tie bell to a cat’s neck
b. To take lead in danger
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a. To expose b. To change the situation completely
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c. To be alert of the enemy d. To make noise c. To escape d. To profit in a dishonest way
83. Rainy days Q94. Turn a blind eye
a. Late hours of the night b. Unlucky time (a) Not able to see the obvious truth
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c. Critical time in any situation (b) Hide the ugly truth from someone
d. Small hours of the morning (c) Pretend not to notice
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84. The alpha and the omega (d) Stay away from bad habits
a. The beginning and the end b. A nice act Q95. Up a blind alley
c. Assorted items d. Very costly items (a) Hiding something intentionally from another
person
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85. Lay bare

(b) Not warning a person who is in danger
a. Expose b. take off all clothes
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(c) One can enjoy thrills only if one takes risk

c. destroy d. exploit
(d) Following a course of action that is certain to lead
86. Stem from
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to an undesirable outcome
a. Kill b. induce
Q96. Blood is thicker than water
c. originate d. ruin
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(a) Relations are more important than merit

87. Stir up a hornet’s nest
(b) All crimes are not equal so punishment for murder
a. Money laid by b. create trouble is not same as that of theft
c. Neighbourhood d. well-mannered people (c) Family relationships and loyalties are the strongest
88. To get along and most important ones

a. To manage to b. to go with (d) Deceit from a family member hurts more than
being cheated by strangers
c. To leave d. work helplessly

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Q97. The squeaky wheel gets the grease (d) Those who are tempted by free things, end up
spending more
(a) The most noticeable problems are the ones most
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(b) One unfortunate child always keep getting (a) Not accepting the real issue and solving minor
punished problems
(c) The person who complains the most is hated the (b) To avoid getting to the point of an issue
most (c) To run around in circles and never accomplishing

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attention (d) Avoiding coming face to face with a problem,
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(b) To work quickly like a machine (a) To revive interest in hopeless issue
(c) To give up easily (d) No more money to spend (b) A cruel master will expect a slave to work even
Q99. To go for broke
(a) To risk everything in an all-out effort
(b) Failure in relationship or partnership
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(c) To extract everything from a resource till it fails
(d) Doing a cruel act
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(c) Losing all money in an effort to revive a failing
business (a) To bore someone by talking ceaselessly
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(d) To start again after failing in a business (b) To discourage someone who is going to start a
new venture
Q100. To sleep with the fishes
(c) Reprimand someone severely
(a) Always be in a dream world
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(d) To save someone

(b) To make absurd excuses
Q107. To chip on his shoulder
(c) To sleep peacefully (d) To be dead
(a) To have huge responsibilities on one’s shoulders
Q101. To go down like a lead balloon
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(b) Uniform decorated with stars and medals

(a) Losing all the money while gambling
(c) Wearing your battle scars like medals
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(b) An idea on which one has a lot of hope, but it falls

(d) Holding a grudge or grievance that readily
(c) Failure in business or venture
provokes a fight
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(d) A speech, proposal, or joke that is poorly received

Q108. To shoot the breeze
Q102. To get one’s walking papers
(a) To do random acts hoping one will be successful
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(a) One has the right to entry within a country or

(b) To have a casual conversation
community
(b) One is discharged from a hospital or mental (c) To release stomach gases
asylum (d) To brag about some mild achievement
(c) One can leave (d) One is free of imprisonment Q109. Get someone’s goat
Q103. There’s no such thing as a free lunch (a) To improvise (b) To annoy someone
(a) It isn’t possible to get something for nothing (c) To do something special for someone
(b) There is no genuine kindness is this world (d) To explain something to someone in a very clear
way with details
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(a) High and Low (b) Dark and Light 120. A pyrrhic victory –
(c) Neat and Clean (d) Happy and Sad A. a victory which is not possible

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Q111. The thin end of the wedge B. devastating victory
(a) In strict vigilance C. a victory that brings more loss than gains
(b) Start of harmful development D. a quid pro quo
(c) Be aware of the trick 121. A quid pro quo –

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Q112. Get your walking papers B. give up C. selfless service
(a) Compromise (b) Get fired from the job D. selfish act of revenge
(c) To be received gracefully (d) To sign on papers 122. Under a cloud –
Q113. Know the ropes A. experiencing cloudy weather
(a) Unable to understand
(c) To understand the details
(b) Main support
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C. under suspicion D. under observation
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(d) To climb on a rope 123. Flogging a dead horse-
Q114. On tiptoe A. repeating our request
(a) Greatly excited (b) To be disappointed B. making him see reason
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(c) To be in a confusing state C. beating about the bush

(d) To be doubtful D. wasting time in useless effort
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Q115. Have kittens 124. Face the music –

(a) To pet kittens (b) Be worried A. get finished B. get reprimanded
(c) To have a successful outcome (d) To be carefree C. feel sorry D. listen to the music
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Q116. While away 125. Sweeping statement-

(a) Spend time uselessly (b) To utilize time efficiently A. rash statement
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(c) To be on time (d) To be late B. unpremeditated statement

Q117. Turn up C. thoughtless statement
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(a) Disappear (b) Appear D. generalized statements

(c) To take a right side (d) To get lost 126. To a hair –
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Q118. By a long chalk A. vaguely B. to some extent

(a) Majority (b) Occasionally C. exactly D. not the like of
(c) Suddenly (d) A case of emergency 127. Let the grass grow under one’s feet –
119. A purple weight – A. to accept responsibility
A. a dark spot B. to engage in useless talk
B. a blemish in otherwise good work C. to be trifled with D. to remain idle
C. multicolored decoration
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A. afraid of B. frightened a) A scientific part b) Leftover part after use
C. avoids from a feeling of mistrust c) A large portion d) Curse someone

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D. quarrels bitterly with 136. To put one’s hand to plough
129. Sink or swim a) Start an agricultural venture
a) Start a swimming training b) Take care a lot many things at the same time
b) Stay dead or alive c) To participate in a fun event

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d) To live or die 137. Reading between the lines
130. Know the ropes a) Nerd’s paradise
a) Have a lot of knowledge about threads b) Look for a meaning that is implied rather than
explicitly stated
b) Remain silent in one’s comfort zone
c) Get involved in an avoidable fight
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d) Be informed about the details of a situation or task
c) Be present at the right moment in a meeting
d) Enhance your skill set in an unconventional way
138. Beating about the bush
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131. cut the mustard
a) Avoid the main topic
a) Operate in a satisfactory manner
b) To disclose a secret
b) Achieve goals in unconventional ways
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c) Remove obstacle from your way

c) Expand the horizon with a broader perspective
d) Being dedicated towards a greater goal
d) Look out for minute details
139. To move heaven and earth
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132. Vote with one’s feet

a) Sway the momentum to turn the table
a) Cover a good distance by one feet
b) To do everything you can to achieve something
b) Participate in elections by hook and crook
c) Rely on preconceived notions to get the work done
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c) To show one’s displeasure by walking out

d) Participate in an unconventional way
d) Get engulfed in a lot of activities at the same time
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140. To pour oil on troubled waters

133. Bell the cat
a) To initial conversation with a stranger
a) Deprived of basic fundamental rights
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b) Sideline someone because of understanding

b) To undertake a risky or impossible task
c) Spread the existing dispute
c) To behave cruelly with cat
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d) To make peace on a dispute or disagreement

d) Love someone’s cat
141. Open Pandora’s Box
134. Touch and go
a) Build momentum to wave path for immediate
a) A desired outcome possible but very uncertain
success
b) A venture started secretly
b) Ruling out the myths about a mystery
c) Participate in time restraining activities
c) To find a source of great troubles and problems
d) Waste of time
d) To everyone happy by distributing the share
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a) intentionally ignore someone a) To reprimand someone harshly.
b) Had a monstrous fight with someone b) To learn something formally.

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c) To spread a false rumor about someone c) To ask someone to know the rules properly before
making a comment.
d) To accept defeat without even trying
d) To follow the rules strictly.
143. Break the ice
150. Out of the woods
a) Point out someone’s fault deliberately

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a) Lacking in knowledge.
b) Point out distress among a specific community
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c) To initiate a social conversation or interaction
c) To be reduced to a shadow of one’s former self.
d) To make arrangement for a feast
d) To make something using forest based raw
144. It takes two to tango
materials.
a) Restrict the movement
b) Went on a trip in a group of two
c) To hear rumors about something or someone
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151. Be in the black
a) To be sick. b) To get involved in a legal hassle.
c) To attend a funeral.
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d) Actions and communications need more than one
d) To make more than the expenditure
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152. Give stick
145. Icing on the cake
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a) To help b) To praise
a) To learn something formally
c) To punish d) To criticize
b) An attractive but inessential addition or
enhancement. 153. Chew the fat
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c) To follow the rules strictly a) To eat tasty food

d) To make something useful by using waste products b) To chat or gossip for a long time
146. Devil’s advocate c) To work hard d) To engage in a quarrel
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a) An accomplice in crime 154. Bread and butter

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b) Someone who presents a counter-argument a) Edible items b) Itemized deductions

c) Someone who supports a criminal c) Start afresh d) Main source of income
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d) A cruel person 155. Bury the hatchets

147. Blessing in disguise a) Risk your integrity to get the work done
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a) Something good that isn’t recognized at first b) Assign significant importance to someone
b) A talented person c) A kindhearted person c) End a conflict and become friendly
d) Something which was not expected d) Kill an enemy
148. Cat got your tongue 156. Bed of thorns
a) Speechless b) One who talks a lot a) Full of difficulties b) Extreme patriotism
c) One who is scared of very small things c) Supporting anti-incumbency movements
d) One who is daring to take risks d) Work half-heartedly towards a definite goal

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particular field.
157. Back on one’s feet
164. Run helter-skelter
a) Venturing into different avenues
a) Risking life for unnecessary adventures
b) To be healthy again after sickness

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b) Dream about tidy situations
c) Portray sophisticated tantrums
c) Reaching the venue at the last moment
d) Early taste of success
d) A carelessly hurried situation
158. Bronx cheer
165. Throw out of gears
a) To cheer with vigour b) To punish someone

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a) Get excited about unplanned adventures
c) To cheer sarcastically
b) Lose control overgrowth

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d) To cheer for an opponent team recognizing their
play c) Disturb the working of the existing system
159. Neck of the woods d) Speed up the growth
a) A thickly forested area b) To be in deep trouble 166. Turn the tables
c) Just the beginning of something
d) A neighbourhood
160. Beet red
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c) Showing aggressive characteristics
d) Disturbing the working of the existing system
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a) To thrash someone mercilessly 167. Quite the thing
b) To be embarrassed or angry a) Very fashionable and popular
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c) To be saddened by a bitter experience b) Friendly attitude towards relatives

d) To beat the opponent by a good margin c) Audacious mind d) Significant importance
161. Kitty corner 168. All mouth no trousers
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a) A place where useless stuff is stored. a) A poor man

b) A place assigned to someone who is important. b) To talk boastfully without any intention of acting on
one’s words
c) A place that is diagonally opposite to the given
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d) A place that is isolated and located far away. 169. Be in the air
162. Get the boot (a) Harmful gaseous effluents from a factory.
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a) Join the Military (b) To fly like a bird or a plane.

b) Get promoted c) Get fired (c) When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind.
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d) Do the preparatory work for a task to be (d) To be likely to happen.

accomplished 170. Children should be seen and not heard
163. Ace in the hole (a) The voice of children is often drowned in company
a) A crucial resource that is hidden till its use is of adults.
required. (b) Some children will seek attention by crying.
b) A talented person who is chained by his (c) Children should not speak in the presence of
circumstances. adults.
c) A person who is considered a doyen in his field. (d) Those children are likable who dress neatly.

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game of chess or war.
171. Ease somebody's mind
(b) Be a lover of non-vegetarian delicacies.
(a) Alleviate someone's anxiety.
(c) Be easily confused over small issues.
(b) Listen to somebody's grievances.

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(d) To decide not to do something because you are
(c) Have the capacity to understand the other
too frightened.
person's thoughts.
178. A bad hair day
(d) Keep thinking about some person.
(a) A day which has a bad start will eventually become
172. An axe to grind

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(a) One cannot cut wood with a blunt axe.
(b) A day on which everything seems to go wrong.
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(c) Don't worry over hair loss or else you lose more.
(c) Have an ulterior motive.
(d) A day when you forget to comb your hair.
(d) A weapon is useful only when it is sharp.
179. A penny for your thoughts
173. At the eleventh hour
a. A way of asking what someone is thinking.
(a) At the last moment
(c) At a very odd time.
(d) Luckily have sufficient time to wrap up things.
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(b) Very late at night.
b. Another way of saying pennywise pound foolish.
c. An idea is less worth a penny unless it is executed
successfully.
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174. The nitty-gritty d. Willing to share a secret only at a price.
(a) The low level dirty job which is left to the 180. All in a day’s work
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lowermost subordinates.
a. Even in routine work one can find instances of fun.
(b) Those with grit and determination will not be
b. Something unusual or difficult accepted as part of
defeated
someone’s normal routine.
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(c) The most important aspects or practical details of

c. A lot of work which is done in just one day.
a subject or situation
d. Work all day on a job that you love.
(d) Some people are born tough
181. Blessing in disguise
175. To quit on someone
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a. Good fortune always follows bad; that is the way of

(a) To fire someone from a job.
fate.
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(b) To cheat with someone.

b. An apparent misfortune that eventually has good
(c) To give up on a difficult person. results.
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(d) To stop helping someone, especially when, the c. If a curse makes one stronger than it is a blessing.
support is needed.
d. A life of hardship does wonders for a person’s
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176. Excuse my French character.

(a) Used to apologize for swearing. 182. A picture paints a thousand words.
(b) Said when one cannot speak the language of the a. An image of a subject conveys its meaning more
other person correctly. effectively than a description does.
(c) Used to make a flimsy excuse. b. No words can do justice to masterpiece.
(d) Used when you give up easily. c. A great poem or script recreates a completer
177. Chicken out imagery.
d. Your mind will create fanciful images.
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 (b) A disgrace becomes worse when friends and
family disown you.
183. To bid defiance
(c) The world usually slanders a fallen person rather
a. To disregard recklessly b. To apologize
than help him.
c. To act in a like manner d. To bribe
(d) A suffering is compounded if you are hurt at the

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184. A fool's paradise same place again.
(a) An average person appears smart in company of 190. Tie the knot
fools.
(a) Get into a fight. (b) Get angry.
(b) A state of happiness based on a person's not

a'
(c) Get more complicated. (d) Get married.
knowing about potential trouble.
191. Easier said than done
(c) A paradise is ruined when fools enter it.

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(a) A task which is expected to be difficult turns out to
(d) Pretending that everything is going fine when
be easy.
actually all is being lost.
(b) Intentionally tell some one that a difficult task is
185. Get on somebody's nerves
easy.
(a) To calm an anxious person (b) To be an irritant
(c) Be angry with yourself but take out the anger on
somebody else.
(d) To crack jokes at somebody’s expense.
an(c) Be more easily talked about than put into practice.
(d) Once a difficult task is done it feels easy.
192. A red rag to a bull
R
(a) A few inspirational words can do wonderful things.
186. Eyebrow raising
(b) An object, utterance, or act which is certain to
(a) Pretend to like something or someone even when
provoke someone.
ith

you dislike.
(c) A signal or symbol used to warn a person.
(b) Look up in defiance as a show of rebellion.
(d) All prepared and waiting for the signal to s tart.
(c) A person finally getting due punishment.
W

193. Be under no illusions

(d) Something which surprises, shocks, or offends
people. (a) Not be duped by a cheater.
187. Be glad to see the back of (b) Get out of a magic spell.
h

(a) Be always welcome whenever you go bad (c) Don't have the habit of daydreaming.
(b) Talk bad about somebody you hate behind their (d) Be fully aware of the true state of affairs.
is

back. 194. Level playing field

(c) Be happy when a person leaves.
gl

a. A game played where the weaker side is given an

(d) Feel happy that you backed off from a fruitless advantage to make it a fair fight.
plan. b. A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal
En

188. With bated breath chance of succeeding.

(a) In dispute (b) In anxiety c. A game where you progress level by level.
(c) In full detail (d) In happy mood d. A game which appears unfair but is actually fair.
189. Add insult to injury 195. To gird up the loins
(a) To further a loss with mockery or to worsen an (a) To be unable to decide (b) To one's liking
unfavourable situation. (c) To be at strife (d) To prepare for hard work

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196. Evil twin 203. No strings attached
(a) Getting punished for the deeds of another, person A. An agreement without conditions
who is just like you. B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time

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(b) An imaginary double humorously invoke to explain C. To be judged as acceptable
or excuse uncharacteristic or reprehensible
behaviour. D. Worried for frivolous things
(c) When two people are alike then one will be good 204. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
and the other evil. A. Something is better than nothing

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(d) To show behaviour which randomly switches B. To give credit to a disagreeable person
between good and evil.

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C. Only just D. To sniff something wrong
197. Be in the red
205. A doubting Thomas
(a) Be the top performer (b) To be in a loss or debt
A. An skeptical person
(c) Be in the list of people who are never invited.
B. To keep people at a distance
(d) Be in the bad books of a person.
198. In cahoots with
(a) A marriage made in heaven.
an C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
D. To regret in vain that can’t be undone.
R
206. Pass the buck
(b) A group of criminals (c) With lot of determination
A. To tell people about someone’s secrets
(d) In an alliance or partnership with
B. To pass the blame
ith

199. Come True

C. Everyone gets a chance eventually
a. Pray hard for your wished
D. Once in a life-time
b. To happen in the way you had hoped.
W

207. Put a brave face

c. Day dream about success.
A. To work hard and stay up very late night
d. He finally proved that you were right.
B. To feel very sad
200. Catch red-handed
h

C. To act confident in a difficult situation

a. Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing
D. To commit a fraud
is

b. Successfully accomplish a difficult

208. Take a back seat
c. Catch someone with colour on his hands
A. An agreement without conditions
gl

d. Be warned of imminent danger.

B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time
201. Spill the beans
C. Take a subordinate position
En

A. To tell people about someone’s secrets

D. Worried for frivolous things
B. As a low priority
209. A Hobson’s choice
C. Everyone gets a chance eventually
A. Something is better than nothing
D. Once in a life-time
B. To give credit to a disagreeable person
202. To feel blue
C. The only choice
A. To work hard and stay up very late night
D. To sniff something wrong
B. To feel very sad C. To have faith in god
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210. To lose ground to somebody/something B. Reaching success after much efforts
A. An skeptical person C. Very annoyed D. To sniff something wrong
B. To keep people at a distance 218. A storm in a tea-cup

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C. To interfere in someone’s affairs A. To see signs of plague epidemic
D. To lose a sustained share/position B. To get back to previous state without results
211. To kick the bucket C. To hide oneself
A. To pass away D. Worried for frivolous things

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B. To keep people at a distance 219. A fly in the ointment

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C. To interfere in someone’s affairs A. To bring good luck B. To rush for something
D. To lose a sustained share/position C. To speak indirectly or evasively D. A spoilsport
212. A long face 220. A leopard can’t/doesn’t change its spots
A. Something is better than nothing A. Hard to live alone
B. To look disappointed for something
C. The only choice
an B. Hard to change a character
C. Impossible to get success
R
D. To sniff something wrong D. A situation of lawlessness
213. Make someone the scapegoat for something 221. Take something with a pinch of salt
A. To make to bear the sins for others A. Believing something with a doubt
ith

B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time B. To keep people at a distance

C. Take a subordinate position C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
W

D. Worried for frivolous things D. To lose a sustained share/position

214. Icing on the cake 222. To cut corners
A. Getting extra than expectations B. To feel very sad A. Something is better than nothing
h

C. To act confident in a difficult situation B. To look disappointed for something

D. To commit a fraud C. To take short-cuts
is

215. Keep your chin up D. To sniff something wrong

A. To tell people about someone’s secrets 223. From the horse’s mouth
gl

B. To encourage someone in his bad times A. To make to bear the sins for others
C. Everyone gets a chance eventually B. From an authoritative or dependable source
En

D. Once in a life-time C. Take a subordinate position

216. To poke one’s nose into someone’s affairs D. Worried for frivolous things
A. More people are required to finish a difficult task 224. On the rocks
B. Scarcely available A. likely to fail
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs B. To feel very sad
D. Wining everything coming your way C. To act confident in a difficult situation
217. Going to the dogs D. To commit a fraud
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225. To go overboard 233. Rift in the lute.
A. To tell people about someone’s secrets A) brought about disharmony
B. To encourage someone in his bad times B) brought about a disciplined atmosphere

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C. To do too much of something C) caused unnecessary worries
D. Once in a life-time D) caused a pleasant atmosphere
226. Bend over backwards 234. Beat about the bush.
A. To try very hard to do something, especially for A) Put any blame on others

a'
someone B) pretend to be unaware of the matter
B. To keep people at a distance

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C) approach the matter in a round about way
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs D) try to impress me with your arguments
D. To regret in vain that can’t be undone. 235. Making a mountain of a molehill.
227. A blessing in disguise a) Exaggerating b) boasting
A. A favourable situation under the pretense of an
unlucky one
B. To give credit to a disagreeable person
an C) taking undue advantage of a favourable
opportunity
D) giving great importance to tries
R
C. Only just D. To sniff something wrong 236. Has no bearing
228. Best of both worlds A) Has no relationship with B) is not affected by
ith

A. To win a victory over C) provides no evidence to D) has no impact on

B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time 237. Take the rough with the smooth.
C. To be judged as acceptable A) be tough in order to be successful
W

D. Worried for frivolous things

B) use pleasant words to make things smooth
C) accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
229. To burn the candle at both ends D) make unpleasant things better
h

A. To work hard and stay up very late night 238. came to a head
is

B. To contribute money for a party A) reached a crisis B) settled amicably

C. To have faith in god D. To commit a blunder C) took a turn for the better
gl

230. Every dog has its day D) resulted in a senseless violence

A. Almost too late B. As a low priority 239. over head and ears
En

C. Everyone gets a chance eventually A) secretly B) openly

D. Once in a life-time C) completely D) sufficiently
231. die in harness. 240. see through the design
A) die with honour B) die on a horse back A) learn the aim B) know the antecedents
C) die while still working D) die in the battle field C) know the secret D) be aware of the trick
232. take people in. 241. to a hair.
A) amuse people B) understand people A) not at all B) vaguely
C) cheat people D) accommodate guests C) to some extent D) exactly
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242. in a nutshell 252. chequered career
A) as objectively as possible A) indulged in odd jobs
B) in a simple and brief manner B) a career which helped him make lot of money

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C) an actual experience described vividly C) a variety of jobs and experiences
D) to take into consideration D) is jobless
243. carry the can. 253. carried off his feet.
A) get into trouble B) accept the blame A) became delirious B) danced on his toes

a'
C) face the repercussions C) was dizzy D) surprised

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D) share the responsibility 254. in a flutter
244. It is high time A) frightened B) very angry
A) auspicious moment B) desired occasion C) in a jovial mood D) in a state of nervousness
C) appropriate time D) already late 255. ended in smoke.
245. At the eleventh hour
A) one hour before twelve B) right at the end
an
A) Fructified gradually
C) were discarded
B) came to nothing
D) were partially carried out
R
C) at the last minute D) when in trouble 256. turned the tables
246. red tape. A) behaved hospitably towards
A) accepting bribes B) formal procedures B) hit C) created obstacle for
ith

C) corruption D) dishonesty D) changed possible defeat into victory

247. like a fish out of water. 257. held in camera.
W

A) disappointed B) frustrated A) a secret B) in strict vigilance

C) uncomfortable D) homeless C) not open to the public D) amidst great security
248. backseat driving. 258. prodigal son
h

A) teasing others A) given into bad habits B) poor and miserly

B) offering advice without responsibility C) extravagant D) step-son
is

C) interfering in others affairs 259. tight corner

D) being critical of the work being done by others A) in a closed room B) in a small house
gl

249. bee in bonnet. C) in a difficult situation D) in a meadow

A) crazy/obsessed with one thing B) ambitious 260. wild goose chase.
En

C) overconfident D) frustrated A) fruitful hunting B) futile search

250. hard of hearing. C) ideal seeking D) genuine effort
A) inaudible B) disinterested (261) Leave no stone unturned
C) deaf D) insensitive (a) Search for the hidden treasure
251. a real white elephant. (b) Do a futile task
A) an expensive one B) a big one (c) Be known for achieving a tremendous feat
C) a useless one D) a rare one (d) Try every possible course of action in order to
achieve something
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262. I am fed up with his false promises. 270. Donkey’s years
a) Furious b. disgusted a. having long ears b. a very long time
c. pleased d. hopeful c. instantly d. once in a while

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263. Many people in our country like to feather their 271. the icing on the cake
own nest form the money they raise for social work. a. something that delays action
A) Provide comforts in one’s house b. Something that is essential but difficult
B) Enrich oneself by dishonest means c. something that makes one happy

a'
C) Achieve something and be proud of it d. something that makes a good situation even better
D) Make one’s family comfortable

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272. The whole nine yards
264. Don’t take it seriously. He was simply pulling a. An act of kindness b. an enjoyable situation
your leg.
c. An essential part d. the entirety of something
A) speaking in a harsh tone
273. hit the nail on the head
B) playing a joke with someone
C) trying to comfort someone
D) scolding someone for nothing
an a. to assess the situation immediately
b. to make the precisely correct point
R
c. to hit someone on the head
265. He has set up his business now as he knows the
ins and outs of it. d. to handle a difficult situation
a. difficulties b. usefulness 274. get out of hand
ith

c. importance d. details a. to act irresponsibly b. to become uncontrollable

266. After getting the news of his promotion, he was c. to lose courage d. to be indecisive
in high spirits.
W

275. to give the slip

a. drunk b. joyful a. to hide b. to hit someone
c. hopeful d. mad c. to escape d. to keep low
267. A friend is no friend if he leaves you in the lurch.
h

276. In a nutshell
a. make a fool of someone a. in serious trouble b. in disgrace
is

b. leave someone in a helpless condition c. in control d. in short

c. take advantage of someone 277. A fish out of water
gl

d. leave for one’s own work a. in the absence of something b. feeling sick
268. Take heart c. in unfamiliar circumstances d. ready to die
En

a. to rebuke b. to feel grieved 278. a sea change

c. to assess the situation d. to take courage a. a fast change b. a radical change
269. get a gold star c. a nominal change d. a slow change
a. to compliment someone 279. A stone's throw
b. to earn a merit point for doing well a. a short distance b. an easy task
c. to get killed in war c. a faraway place d. a memorable place
d. to obtain possession of something

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 (b) Start the day in a bad mood, which continues all
day long
280. a lot on your plate
(c) Have a sleepless night especially due to worries
a. having a large meal
(d) Suffer an uncomfortable stay at an unfamiliar pl
b. having many responsibilities
ace

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c. having something which causes envy
288. to make no bones about
d. having wealth in abundance
a. to state something clearly
281. a safe pair of hands
b. to make something unsubstantial
a. a person who does many jobs

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c. to consume only the fleshy part
b. a happy person
d. to reveal the hidden structure

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c. a person who guards someone
289. A wolf in sheep’s clothing
d. a reliable person
a. A celebrity dressed as a commoner
282. A hot potato
b. A scholar learning how to act as the fool
a. an offensive remark b. a tasty snack
c. a memorable thing
283. to leave no stone unturned
an
d. a controversial issue
c. A dangerous person pretending to be harmless
d. A cunning man in a leather coat
290. Flash in the pan
R
a. to comprehensively arrange things
a. Gold discovered only once during panning
b. to make all possible efforts
b. An early promise that fails to materialize
c. to completely renovate an old building
ith

c. Something that offers hope, like a light in a tunnel

d. to fully revise something produced
d. Sudden discovery or a surprise element
284. to pigeon hole
291. Keep under one's hat
W

a. to blindly accept someone

(a) Keep all your wealth in your home
b. to typecast someone
(b) To keep something a secret
c. to call someone names
(c) Steal and hide something
h

d. to hurriedly reject someone

(d) Take care of somebody else's valuables given to
285. to hold a brief for you for safe keeping
is

a. to support someone's cause 292. Hit the nail on the head

b. to write a speech for someone
gl

a. drive a nail into a wall

c. to wait for someone b. hurt a person by telling the truth
d. to upset someone's campaign
En

c. say or do something exactly right

286. to blow hot and cold d. punish someone for a heinous crime
a. to exhale heat and inhale cold 293. Back seat driving
b. to show favour and disfavour alternately a. Commenting on players from the sidelines
c. to work like bellows and blow air b. Interfering in affairs without having knowledge
d. to be friendly and unfriendly at the same time c. Instructing husbands over the phone about what to
287) Get up on the wrong side of the bed buy

(a) Make a wrong decision and regret it for the rest of d. Attempting to teach a cab driver how to drive.
the life
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294. Carry a chip on one's shoulder 300. Go against the grain.
a. Carrying multiple stars over the lapel a. Something that is ugly and unpopular
b. Entertaining a grudge over a past event b. Something in conflict with one's value system

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c. Having a plate inserted to fix the collar bone c. Something that we can accept with difficulty
d. Moving daintily across rooms d. Something done deliberately
295. “If it’s not one thing, it’s another. 301. To beat a dead horse
a. when one thing goes wrong. then another, and a. A significant effort b. A futile effort

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another c. A deliberate effort d. A joint effort
b. when we entertain one guest, then there are many

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302. Bite the bullet
more coming
a. to restrain yourself from doing something
c. when we know a cause, then there isn’t another to unpleasant
be looked for
b. to force yourself to do something unpleasant
d. when a machine is not functional, it makes others
also malfunction
296. Don't count your chickens before they hatch’’.
a. do not count on something that is not going to
an c. to amuse yourself by doing something unpleasant
d. to dislike yourself for having done something
unpleasant
R
happen 303. Caught red-handed
b. do not wish for something that has not yet a. To discover a murderer using the clues
happened
ith

b. To catch a thief who steals red paints

c. do not count on a good timing that has not yet c. To catch someone doing something illegal
happened
d. To try to arrest someone without any evidence
W

d. do not expect something good to happen

304. Always a bridesmaid never a bride
297. finding their feet
a. Someone who always comes second
a. beginning to understand the work and feeling
confident b. Someone who is born unlucky
h

b. getting comfortable and getting a good salary c. Someone who fulfills his or her potential
is

c. buying and using comfortable foot wear d. Someone who does not deserve to win

d. making people fall at their feet, accepting defeat 305. It's Greek to me
gl

298. Lend me your ears. a. incomprehensible b. incredible

a. to politely ask for someone's hearing-aid c. intangible d. inevitable

En

b. to politely ask for someone's speakers 306. to give someone the cold shoulder

c. to politely ask for someone's full attention a. ignore or show indifference

d. to politely ask for someone's headphones b. deny someone comforting clothes

299. Get down to brass tacks c. serve cold meat to someone

a. come back to the tracks and start again d. bury someone in freezing cold

b. become angry about something that is not done 307. put one's cards on the table

c. start taking up the most important facts of a a. to be able to continue b. to be honest

situation c. to accept defeat d. to deal a game of cards
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308. be the Devil’s advocate 2. work against all problems
a. to present a counter argument just for the sake of it 3. work in great hurry 4. work late in the night
b. to present an argument in favor of a well-known 317. Run around in circles

am
evil man 1. to keep doing something without achieving much
c. to represent an accused in a murder trial 2. to keep running to set a record
d. to represent the devil as an advocate in witch trials 3. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
309. get a taste of your own medicine 4. to remain busy with your work

a'
a. be given the medicine meant for others 318. Left out in cold
b. be treated by the same doctor

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1. to be ignored 2. to stand out
c. be given the same treatment that you have given to 3. to be indecisive 4. to be criticized
others
319. Bed of roses
d. make, taste and take medicines for others
1. An unforgettable moment 2. A state of perplexity
310. Off and on
1. Periodically
3. Rarely
2. Immediately
4. Seldom
an 3. An enjoyable state
320. Make a beeline for
4. A difficult situation
R
1. Make a line for honey 2. Go for freebies
311. got the green light
3. Stand in a queue 4. Go straight to
1. Got energy and motivation to do something
321. Touch and go
ith

2. Got the work started

1. Unchanging 2. Undoubted
3. Got fired for doing something
3. Unimportant 4. Uncertain
4. Got permission to go ahead with something
W

322. above board.

312. looking for a needle in a haystack.
a. honest and frank b. exceptionally talented
1. Making a big deal of a small thing
c. bold and reckless d. smart and deceptive
2. Doing something impossible
h

323. close shave.

3. Doing something secretly
a. to lose all possessions b. to have no livelihood
is

4. Doing something unimportant

c. nothing to eat d. a narrow escape
313. took heart.
324. to die in harness
gl

1. Gathered courage 2. Felt depressed

1. to continue occupation till death
3. Overcame problems 4. Acted promptly
2. to lead a life of comfort
En

314. with open arms.

3. to live in perpetual slavery
1. Warmly 2. Honourably
4. to keep one's belongings safe
3. Harmoniously 4. Promptly .
325. too many irons in the fire.
315. Up in arms
1. She had too many clothes to iron
1. to be angry 2. to be nervous
2. She was involved in many activities
3. to be defensive 4. to be rude
3. She had made a lot of risky investments
316. Work against the clock
4. She was suffering from many ailments
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326. for good. 335. the last straw;.
1. for a while 2. for new opportunities 1. she picked the last option available for her
3. for better income 4. forever 2. last straw available for anyone to pick up

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327. fell flat. 3. final irritant that made the situation unbearable
1. could not be heard clearly 4. only one straw was available for drinking the juice
2. appealed to the sentiments of the audience 336. to steal her brother's thunder
3. impressed a lot 4. failed to make an impact 1. take away her brother's opportunities for jobs

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328. carried the day 2. pick up her brother's lucky charms to win prizes

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1. acted as hosts 2. won a victory 3. get a big reward from her brother for her
achievement
3. made a guest appearance 4. participated
4. get more recognition than her brother for their
329. made a clean breast of it.
success
1. confessed his crime 2. asked for a fresh shirt
3. took off his shirt
330. getting out of hand
4. blamed his companion
an 337. through thick and thin.
1. when there was a lot of work to be done
2. in times of good and bad fortune
R
1. not growing fast enough
3. on occasions when he had a lot of money
2. not in control anymore
4. even though he has put on weight
3. going to be handled soon
ith

338. Be left in the lurch

4. can be passed on to someone else
1. be tired of doing the same thing over and over
331. To be thrown in at the deep end again
W

1. need to do one thing at a time 2. keep repeating something till it is accepted

2. try to do too many things at the same time 3. be deserted when one is in trouble
3. unable to do the given work 4. be sent to do work which one doesn't enjoy
h

4. learn to do the difficult things too soon 339. Go down in flames

332. The festival expenses are bound to ______ in 1. fail completely 2. get hit by a burning cracker
is

my pocket.
3. get completely burnt 4. crash land an aeroplane
1. be out of the blue 2. give a clean chit
gl

340. Looking for a needle in a haystack.

3. be upfront 4. make a dent
1. Doing something impossible
333. To read between the lines
En

2. Making a big deal of a large thing

1. to understand the implied meaning
3. Doing something secretly
2. to completely misunderstand the meaning
4. Doing something unimportant
3. to read with great difficulty
341. Off and on
4. to critically analyse a piece of writing
1. Rarely
334. To blaze a trail
2. Seldom
1. to initiate something new 2. to act impulsively
3. Immediately 4. Periodically
3. to set fire to something 4. to complete a project

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342) Left out in cold 353. through thick and thin.
1. to be ignored 2. to be criticised 1.under all circumstances 2.in happy moments

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3. to stand out 4. to be indecisive 3.in difficult times 4.in different weathers
343) Work against the clock 354. ended in smoke.
1. work late in the night 2. work against all problems 1.exceeded the budget 2.was delayed
3. work in great hurry 4. work with concentration 3.yielded no result 4.was successfully completed

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344. Playing with fire 355. keep the wolf from the door.

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1.taking a grave risk 2.lighting candies 1.avoid starvation 2.live on charity
3.smoking a cigarette 4.provoking the crowd 3.keep wild animals away 4.be safe in her house
345. All ears. 356. smelt a rat.
1.very attentive 2.talking loudly 1.detected something wrong 2. felt very pleased
3.covering their ears
346. Swollen-headed.
4.making a lot of noise
an 3.became complaisant
357. a square peg in a round hole
4.behaved arrogantly
R
1.well-connected 2.unwell 1.in a favourable situation 2.unhappy and regretful
3.conceited 4.famous 3.a misfit in the environment 4.in a financial crisis
347. Out of the woods. 358. cut to the quick
ith

1.discharged from hospital 2.released from prison 1.imprisoned 2.severely punished

3.out of danger 4.out of the forest 3.hurt intensely 4.dismissed
W

348. Speaks volumes 359. bolt from the blue

1. gives enough proof 2. boasts a lot 1.a thunderstorm 2.an unexpected disaster
3. publicly announces 4. showers praise 3.a windfall 4.an ominous warning
h

349. put the cart before the horse. 360) Lend an ear
1.perform many task simultaneously 1.to pay attention to 2.to not make trouble
is

2.postpone till the last moment 3.to force someone to listen

3.do things spontaneously 4.do last things first 4.to not tell someone something
gl

350. blow his top 361) On tenterhooks

1.dismiss from job 2.be very embarrassed 1.unhappy 2.angry
En

3.be very angry 4.attack fiercely 3.anxious 4.happy

351. walk the tight rope 362) Lock, stock and barrel
1. be very nervous 2. be very cautious 1.immediately 2.partly
3. be well trained 4. be an expert 3.rarely 4.completely
352. the sword of Damocles 363) In the pink
1. strict rules and regulations 2. an ill omen of death 1.in pink dress 2.in the limelight
3. a constant threat 4. threat of physical harm 3.in a happy mood 4.in good health
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364) Out of the woods 374) At daggers drawn
1.no longer in trouble 2.no longer in sight 1.deceiving somebody 2.without hope
3.no longer famous 4.no longer young 3.friendly with each other 4.bitterly hostile

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365) Butterfly in the stomach 375) To play ducks and drakes
1.being excited 2.being nervous 1.to use recklessly 2.to change places
3.being angry 4.being hungry 3.to be friendly 4.to act cleverly
366) Lead someone by the nose 376. with open arms

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1.to do the right thing 1. Honourably 2. Promptly

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2.to force someone to take the blame 3. Warmly 4. Harmoniously
3.to dominate someone 377. took heart
4.to quarrel with someone 1. Gathered courage 2. Felt depressed
367) Couch potato 3. Overcame problems 4. Acted promptly
1.a person who sleeps all day
2.a person who watches too much television
an378. to his heart’s content
1.only upto his legs 2.till he was completely sick
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3.a person who remains relaxed and calm 3.as much as he wanted to 4.avoiding getting to wet
4.a person who is simple in nature 379) been nipped in the bud
368) Pull yourself together 1.encouraged strongly 2.changed completely
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1.go to sleep 2.calm down 3.dropped at an early stage

3.try to understand 4.do a good job 4.included somewhere else
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369) Give someone the cold shoulder 380) in the running

1.ignore someone 2.give away a secret 1. contesting the seat. 2. teaching yoga
3.do something pointless 4.pamper someone 3. giving speeches 4. jogging everyday
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370) Pull someone’s leg 381) turned a deaf ear

1.trust someone 2.joke with someone 1. acknowledged 2.neglected
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3.get upset with someone 4.tell someone a secret 3.a ccepted 4.presented
371) Actions speak louder than words 382) Handle with kid gloves
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1.take up a task that you cannot finish 1. to show someone your creativity
2.what you do is more important than what you say 2. to accomplish something too ambitious
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3.do something without planning 3. to remove all hurdles to start something

4.look for solution in the wrong place 4. to treat someone with extreme care
372) Get out of hand 383) Run around in circles
1.get out of control 2.to complete a task 1. to remain busy with your work
3.give up something 4.get upset 2. to keep running to set a record
373) Costs an arm and a leg 3. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
1.easy to obtain 2.rarely available 4. to keep doing something without achieving much
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384) Up in arms 3. for a while 4. forever
1. to be angry 2. to be rude 396) fell flat
3. to be nervous 4. to be defensive 1. failed to make an impact 2. impressed a lot

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385) At the drop of a hat 3. appealed to the sentiments of the audience
1. Instantly 2. Normally 4. could not be heard clearly
3. Frequently 4. Usually 397) had too many irons in the fire.
386) Make a beeline for 1. She had made a lot of risky investments

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1. Make a line for honey 2. Go straight to 2. She was suffering from many ailments

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3. Stand in a queue 4. Go for freebies 3. She was involved in many activities
387) Till the cows come home 4. She had too many clothes to iron
1. For a large part 2. For a long, long time 398) to die in harness
3. In the evening 4. Till the work is finished 1. to keep one's belongings safe
388) Touch and go
1. Unimportant 2. Undoubted
an 2. to live in perpetual slavery
3. to continue occupation till death
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3. Uncertain 4. Unchanging 4. to lead a life of comfort
389) Bed of roses 399) made a clean breast of
1. A state of perplexity 2. An unforgettable moment 1. confessed his crime 2. took off his shirt
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3. An enjoyable state 4. A difficult situation 3. blamed his companion 4. asked for a fresh shirt
390) a close shave. 400) Come rain or shine
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1. to have no livelihood 2. a narrow escape 1. when it does not rain 2. in the monsoon
3. nothing to eat 4. to lose all possessions 3. whatever happens 4. in bad weather
391) in the teeth of tough resistance. 401) To be thrown in at the deep end
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1. in a state of uncertainty 2. in direct opposition to 1. learn to do the difficult things too soon
3. in collaboration with 4. in a short span of time 2. need to do one thing at a time
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392) at sea 3. unable to do the given work

1. in shock 2. confused 4. try to do too many things at the same time
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3. sure 4. committed 402) To read between the lines

393) above board 1. to completely misunderstand the meaning
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1. smart and deceptive 2. honest and frank 2. to read with great difficulty
3. bold and reckless 4. exceptionally talented 3. to critically analyse a piece of writing
394) made off 4. to understand the implied meaning
1. squandered 2. ran away with 403) To blaze a trail
3. discovered 4. transferred 1. to initiate something new
395) for good. 2. to set fire to something
1. for better income 2. for new opportunities 3. to complete a project 4. to act impulsively
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404) A dark horse 2. get hit by a burning cracker
1. an unknown genius 2. a horse of a fine breed 3. fail completely 4. get completely burnt
3. a well kept secret 4. an expected outcome 412) Feather your own nest

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405) Of the first water 1. make money unfairly 2. win a competition
1. of favorable opinion 2. of ancient origin 3. be in a comfortable position
3. of the best quality 4. of no significance 4. disturb others in their work
406) To make castles in the air 413) Be an old hat

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1. to be very ambitious 1. an superstitious 2. be outdated

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2. to create impossible dreams or hopes 3. be crazy 4. be foolish
3. to accomplish difficult tasks 414) Head in the clouds
4. to show signs of cowardice 1. to daydream 2. to be very tall
407) steal her brother's thunder 3. to be very lazy 4. to feel giddy
1. take away her brother's opportunities for jobs
2. get more recognition than her brother for their
success
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1. to have talent in gardening 2. to be envious
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3. to be angry 4. to have talent in painting
3. get a big reward from her brother for her 416) To grease the palm
achievement
1. to give support 2. to bribe someone
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4. pick up her brother's lucky charms to win prizes

3. to cheat someone 4. to give a massage
408) through thick and thin.
417) To bark up the wrong tree
1. when there was a lot of work to be done
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1. to be wrong about the reason for something

2. on occasions when he had a lot of money
2. to bury money under a tree and forget the place
3. even though he has put on weight
3. to be mistaken about the name of a tree
4. in times of good and bad fortune
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4. to eat an unpalatable fruit by mistake

409) the last straw
418) To take the bull by the horns
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1. she picked the last option available for her

1. to face danger boldly 2. to escape unhurt
2. only one straw was available for drinking the juice
3. to act foolishly 4. to enjoy risky sports
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3. last straw available for anyone to pick up

419) Gift of the gab
4. final irritant that made the situation unbearable
1. receive a precious gift
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410) Be left in the lurch

2. achieve sudden greatness
1. be tired of doing the same thing over and over
again 3. have the ability to adapt
2. be deserted when one is in trouble 4. have the talent to speak well
3. be sent to do work which one doesn't enjoy 420) Turn a deaf ear
4. keep repeating something till it is accepted 1. to pay attention 2. to listen carefully
411) Go down in flames 3. to make someone deaf 4. to pay no heed
1. crash land an aeroplane
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421) Take to task 4. using one’s arm to measure length
1. to assign work 2. to rebuke 431) Acid test
3. to praise 4. to give an award 1. a malicious way of taking revenge

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422) Have one’s hands full 2. a test that shows how to harm someone
1. to be very rich 2. to be very clumsy 3. proof that an attack has been made
3. to be very busy 4 to be very generous 4. definitive proof of truth or falsehood
423) Face the music 432) Dark horse

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1. face the enemy 2. enjoy the harmony 1. someone who is fond of horse racing

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3. get appreciation 4. face the criticism 2. some who has a wheatish complexion
424) Pass the hat 3. someone who breeds race horses
1. to sell something 2. to collect money 4. someone who unexpectedly succeeds
3. to play a game 4. to avoid work 433) Hand in glove
425) As the crow flies
1. to be uncertain 2. a long winding path
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1. working together in the same office
2. wearing gloves while working
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3. the shortest route 4. to be directionless 3. in partnership for something dishonest
426) In a pickle 4. doing work in the garden
1. in great pain 2. in jubiliation 434) Late in the day
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3. in trouble 4. in deep sorrow 1. too old to work 2. too ripe to eat

427) Red letter day 3. too dark to see anything
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1. a very special day 2. a very hot day 4. too delayed to be of any use
3. a frightful day 4. a very cold day 435) Draw a blank
428) Through thick and thin 1. be unsuccessful 2. be happy about something
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1. to be scared of small dangers 3. be unable to sketch 4. be luck in a game

2. passing through a thick forest 436) Bolt from the blue
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3. support under all circumstances 1. winning after losing a game many times
4. to be hard- hearted in times of loss 2. something sudden that happens unexpectedly
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429) Rule the Roost 3. someone who runs fast and wins a race
1. to make all the decisions 4. locking the doors to keep the rain out
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2. to be prosperous but generous 437) Left- handed compliment

3. to frequently pick a quarrel 1. praise that is given directly
4. to blindly follow others 2. insulting someone in front of others
430) At arm’s length 3. insulting remark appearing as praise
1. checking the length of fabric 4. making fun of someone to tease them
2. as close as one can touch
3. avoiding too much closeness
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1. take care to dress well 2. walk very cautiously 4.be given the same treatment that you have given to
others
3. try as hard as one can 4. check every step

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447) Be the Devil’s advocate
439) At snail’s pace
1.to present a counter argument just for the sake of it
1. do something very carefull
2.to present an argument in favor of a well-known evil
2. be very persistent
man
3. do something very slowly

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3.to represent the devil as an advocate in witch trials
4. keep your moves secret
4.to represent an accused in a murder trial

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440) Beat around the bush
448) Put one’s card on the table
1. avoid the topic 2. hide behind a bush
1.to be able to continue 2.to deal a game of cards
3. make excuses 4. accept defeat
3.to be honest 4.to accept defeat
441) Make no headway
1. check if the head can pass through
2. unable to progress ahead
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1.incomprehensible
3.inevitable
2.intangible
4.incredible
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3. unable to overtake anyone
450) To give someone the cold shoulder
4. forced to fix a new goal
1.dry someone comforting clothes
442) Make short work of something
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2.ignore or show indifference

1. reduce the size 2. dispose of quickly
3.serve cold meat to someone
3. edit carefully 4. shorten some dress
4.bury someone in freezing cold
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443) In a nutshell
451) bell the cat
1. add nuts into something 2. put everything in a shell
1.tame some animals 2.warm the owners
3. packed very tightly 4. express very briefly
3.do the impossible task 4.ring the bells regularly
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444) Be an open book

452) is a hard nut to crack,
1. one about whom it is easy to know everything
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1.involves breaking nuts 2.is not interesting enough

2. one who advises others to be frank and unsecretive
3.is difficult to solve 4.needs a lot of work
3. one who is fond of reading even when travelling
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453) run into rough weather

4. one who has written an examination without
1.experienced difficulties
preparation
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2.brought cool breeze and rains

445) Cross the bridge
3.become stronger and firmer
1. deal with something only when necessary
4.become pleasant and cordial
2. not even think about the problem
454) build castles in the air
3. not deal with the problem at all
1.make unfaithful friends 2. talk irresponsibly
4. let someone else deal with the problem
3.have unrealistic ideas
446) Get a taste of your own medicine
4.make unplanned buildings
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the company, his daughter is ______.
1.Left work 2.went to bed
1. in the doghouse 2. in the driver’s seat
3.accepted defeat 4.kicked the sack

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3. in the lap of luxury 4. in the pink
456) face the music.
466) Rohit was ______ when he took important
1.accept the blame 2.put on earphones
decisions without consulting the family.
3.listen to the songs 4.sing popular songs
1. cutting the red tape
457) The trouble makers took to their heels when

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2. told to get a new lease of life
they saw the police coming.
3. in the same boat
1. hid themselves 2. ran away

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4. told to fight his own battles himself
3. faced them boldly 4. prepared to fight
467) Radha is unable to continue working in this
458) When Rahul told everyone that he had
office. Hard work is ______ on her health.
resigned his job, all the members in the family were
at their wits’ end . 1. making her meet both ends
1. very serious
3. quite perplexed
2. quite angry
4. absolutely satisfied
an 2. blowing hot and cold
3. keeping an eye 4. taking a toll on
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459) full of beans 468) Get on the nerves
1. being upset 2. lively and energetic (a) To be an irritant (b) To lose confidence
3. full of crazy ideas 4. in good health (c) To become very sensitive; cry easily
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460) This is strictly ______ but some changes are (d) To become very strong emotionally
going to happen in the company in the near future. 469) To take French leave
1. off the rails 2. off the key
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1. Acknowledge the host

3. off the mark 4. off the record 2. Leave with written permission
461) For a long time he kept his wife in the dark 3. Welcome the host
about the true nature of his job.
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4. Leave without any intimation

1. in high position 2. in a dark place
470) A hard nut to crack
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3. in ignorance 4. in a locked room

1. Easily disappointed 2. Not restrained
462) Pie in the sky
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3. Easily encouraged 4. A difficult problem

1. something very small
471) On shank's mare
2. something not possible
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1. On foot 2. On an elephant
3. difficult to find 4. an easy situation
3. On a bicycle 4. On a lion
463) sell like hot cakes
472) A snake in the grass
1. to face hardship 2. to sell quickly
1. A good friend 2. A secret enemy
3. to agree fully 4. to deal with a problem
3. A well-wisher 4. Difficult to find
464) In the same boat
473) Spill the beans
1. at the centre of attention 2. in a superior position
1. Waste money 2. Perform magic
3. in the same situation 4. in disgrace
3. Give away a secret 4. Work hard
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474) Blow one's own trumpet 484) To take the bull by the horns
1. Condemn others 2. Follow others 1. To handle difficulties 2. To murder someone
3. Praise oneself 4. Be self-reliant 3. To surrender to the enemy 4. To speak arrogantly

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475) Dead heat 485) To add fuel to the fire.
1. Close contest that ends in a tie 1. Exploit someone
2. A strong heat wave 2. To make a bad situation worse
3. A deadly blast of hot air 3. Simplify the problem

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4. Strong opposition to one's ideas 4. Calm down the situation

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476) Back to square one 486) Hobson's Choice
1. Draw a square 2. Come to the original point 1. To be in an aggressive mood when facing a
challenge
3. Move ahead 4. Neglect something
2. To exercise the choice to surrender before the
477) To throw a fit
1. Become unconscious
3. Express extreme anger
2. Faint and fall down
anenemy
3. To challenge an unworthy opponent
4. An apparently free choice where there is no real
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4. Caution someone about fitness alternative
478) The bee’s knees 487) Chicken-hearted
1. Problematic 2. Extraordinary 1. Selfish 2. Generous
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3. Observant 4. Foolish 3. Miserly 4. Cowardly

479) Hold water 488) By and by
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1. To be busy 2. To be valid 1. Suddenly 2. By any means

3. To be fickle 4. To be deep 3. Gradually 4. On the whole
480) Bring to light 489) See eye to eye
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1. Praise in public 2. Cheer someone 1. See clearly 2. Be suspicious

3. Reveal clearly 4. Brighten up 3. Stare at someone 4. Agree with someone
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481) A bed of roses 490) Pull a fast one

1. A valley full of flowers
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1. Progress fast 2. Take quick action

2. An easy and happy situation 3. Trick someone 4. Believe someone easily
3. A pleasant perfume 4. A difficult path
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491) Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm

482) A close-fisted person 1. Daring 2. Confident
1. A miserly person 2. A strong person 3. Dejected 4. Comfortable
3. A cruel person 4. A kind person 492) To paddle one's own canoe
483) To flog a dead horse 1. To act in a childish way 2. Depend on oneself
1. To accept the challenge 3. To exercise hard 4. To take rest
2. To make the best use of resources
3. To complete the work 4. To waste the effort
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493) Look down upon 4. Throwing acid on someone’s face
1. To look for something under ground 502) Blind alley
2. To consider someone inferior 1. A state of deep thought

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3. To be full of guilt 4. To look down from a height 2. A person who comes to meet occasionally
494) Keep abreast of 3. A situation in which no further progress can be
made
1. Keep ahead of 2. Keep oneself updated
4. Taking first step after somebody’s approach
3. Keep up the good work 4. Keep a watch on

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503) To take a back seat
495) Give a piece of one's mind
1. To go through a short but unpleasant period of

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1. To share one's ideas
time
2. To donate something valuable
2. To lecture or criticise the person who is actually in
3. To rebuke someone strongly control of something
4. To advise someone 3. To be less successful in one’s efforts
496) Come to the point
1. To speak plainly about the real issue
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things
504. A wild goose chase
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2. To get reconciled to something
3. To unravel a mystery (a) Fruitful search (b) Timely search

4. To meet at a designated place (c) Useless search (d) Wrong decision

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497) The people were scared because the burglar was (505) A moot point
"at large". (a) Agreeable (b) Disputed
1. very dangerous 2. very famous (c) Unclear (d) Unknown
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3. not caught 4. behind bars (506) Will-o-the wisp

498) Cut and dried (a) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.
1. Dead and gone 2. Badly hurt (b) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
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3. Very old 4. Already decided (c) To spend recklessly. (d) Accept or leave the offer.
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499) Make off with (507) To go through fire and water

1. To understand 2. To run away (a) To scold someone
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3. To discover 4. To transfer (b) To experience many dangers in order to achieve

500) Kill two birds with one stone something
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1. To plan two murders simultaneously (c) To act without restraints

2. To be an expert shooter (d) Something which hurts

3. To try something impossible (508) To put a spoke in one's wheel

4. To achieve two results with a single effort (a) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty

501) The acid test (b) To maintain under all circumstances

1. A fact, event or situation that proves something (c) To blame the other party

2. A critical situation or crisis (d) To put a difficulty in the way of progress

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(a) To suffer (b) In conflict with someone (a) Coward (b) Short tempered
(c) To face tough competition (c) Composed (d) Bold

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(d) To be in do or die situation (519) Red letter day
(510) Adam's ale (a) Starting day (b) Holiday
(a) Gift (b) Food (c) Significant day (d) Ending day
(c) Water (d) Belongings (520) To have a finger in every pie

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(511) At one's wits end (a) To Fight with everybody

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(a) A man of ability (b) At the last moment (b) To be involved in a large and varied number of
activities or enterprises
(c) To get puzzled (d) Undecided controversy
(c) To make fun of everybody
(512) To go to somebody's head
(d) To leave every job unfinished
(a) To have a huge ego
(b) To complain to the highest authority
(c) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk
an (521) To make up one's mind
(a) To be prepared for unfavourable outcomes
(b) To make a decision; decide
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(d) To make the person think that they are very
important that makes them less pleasant person (c) To overcome intense grief
(513) To make amends (d) To psyche oneself into believing that the task at
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hand is not impossible

(a) To make new friends
(522) Spick and Span
(b) To feel guilty for something you have not done
(a) High and low (b) Dark and light
(c) To compensate (d) To make flimsy excuses
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(c) Neat and clean (d) Happy and sad

(514) Go for a song
(523) To draw the longbow
(a) One's favourite music
(a) To nullify (b) To exaggerate
(b) Happy go lucky attitude
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(c) To underrate (d) To demarcate

(c) Sold cheaply
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(524) All agog

(d) Something which is prohibitively expensive
(a) Avoid (b) Contentment
(515) Make an ass out of
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(c) Amazed (d) Unsystematically

(a) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid
(525) Not to mince matters
(b) Work very hard like a donkey
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(a) To be at ease (b) To not confuse others

(c) Be smart but act dumb (d) Make a mistake
(c) To not interfere in others affairs
(516) Mealy-mouthed
(d) To speak out politely
(a) Ill-tempered (b) Soft-spoken
(526) Live from hand to mouth
(c) Enthusiastic (d) Afraid to speak frankly
(a) Filthy rich people (b) To be dependent on others
(517) By fits and starts
(c) To have enough money to live on and nothing
(a) Occasionally (b) Totally
extra
(c) Finally (d) Irregularly
(d) Living in miserable conditions.
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(527) To face the music (536) Pillar to post
(a) To bear the consequences (a) Main support of an object (b) One place to another
(b) To disparage someone (c) To be reluctant (d) To incite others

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(c) To be hard of hearing (537) Hobson's choice
(d) To enjoy a musical concert (a) To choose first in row (b) To make a careful choice
(528) To steal a march (c) No real choice at all
(a) To act in a foolish way (b) To break something (d) To seek all favourable alternatives to choose from

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(529) In a jiffy (a) To eat voraciously and then fall sick
(a) Fail to win appreciation (b) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then
repent the act
(b) In an appropriate manner
(c) To have tried to do something which is too difficult
(c) Something that is done very quickly
(d) To fall in love
(530) Herculean task
an (d) To have missed a golden opportunity and after
that willing to put twice the effort to recover the loss
(539) Out of print
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(a) Important task (b) Motivating
(a) Not able to print due to being short on paper
(c) Optional to do (d) Very difficult task
(b) A book no longer available from the publisher
(531) On tenterhooks
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(c) Intentionally not mention some items in the article

(a) Flattery (b) in a disorganized manner or book
(c) In anxious suspense (d) Speak quickly (d) All publishers refuse to publish your book
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(532) Ended in a fiasco (540) Kick the bucket

(a) A complete failure (b) A successful event (a) Loose temper (b) To delay a little longer
(c) Changed one completely (d) Twisted around (c) To die (d) To meet with an accident
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(533) Sow wild oats (541) An axe to grind

(a) To make someone fool (b) To make space to red (a) To act bravely (b) To act like a fool
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(c) To take revenge (c) To have a selfish motive (d) To take risk
(d) To waste time by doing foolish things
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(542) Bear the palm

(534) The thin end of the wedge (a) To face the consequences (b) To meet death
(a) In strict vigilance
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(c) To be able to predict future (d) To win

(b) Start of harmful development (543) To give the devil his due
(c) Be aware of the trick (d) Not a worthy possession (a) To punish the wrong person
(535) To accept the gauntlet (b) To give credit to even a notorious person
(a) To accept challenge (b) To accept defeat (c) To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own
(c) To accept what is written in fate (d) To stand in the way of the devil
(d) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning

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(544) To hit the nail on the head (c) To Feel extremely sad over someone else's
misfortune
(a) To take out frustration by beating a person
(d) To Feel silent anger over real or perceived injustice
(b) To make a wrong decision

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(551) To be on cloud nine
(c) To find exactly the right answer
(a) To extremely happy (b) To feely lucky
(d) To unwittingly fall into a trap
(c) To experience the feeling of being intoxicated
(545) On thin ice
(d) To make one last attempt
(a) To keep failing after repeated efforts

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(552) Give somebody a ring
(b) To endure a harsh winter
(a) Propose marriage

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(c) To keep one's cool even in a tough situation
(b) Inform about the death of a loved one
(d) In a precarious or risky situation
(c) Call someone on the telephone
(546) To have something on the brain
(d) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship
(a) To be obsessed with something
(b) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
(c) To unable to solve a particularly difficult
philosophical problem
an (553) Learn by heart
(a) To memorize something
(b) Love something terribly
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(d) To think wistfully about past life (c) Learn a lesson by making a mistake
(547) Not one's cup of tea (d) Learn to control or hide your true feelings
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(a) To stop having breakfast (554) To wrangle over an ass's shadow

(b) To accept defeat even before attempting to take (a) To waste money over trifles
up the challenge (b) To punish a person severely for his arrogance
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(c) to be satisfied with less

(c) To quarrel over trifles
(d) Not one's choice or preference (d) To keep away from extreme poverty
(548) In bad taste (555) Make one's flesh creep
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(a) Not suitable or offensive (b) To be a bad cook (a) To confuse someone (b) To flatter someone
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(c) To have a poor choice of fashion style (c) To abuse someone (d) To frighten someone
(d) To express honest harsh opinion about someone (556) Damp squib
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or something
(a) Complete failure (b) Complete knowledge
(549) Once and for all
(c) To motivate (d) To squander money
En

(a) Now and for the last time; finally

(557) Rise like a phoenix
(b) To be successful in the first attempt
(a) Something memorable
(c) To do a charitable act for the benefit of everybody
(b) Time to answer for one\'s action
(d) To speak for the majority
(c) To become successful again
(550) To heave a sigh of relief
(d) To make people happy
(a) To become very tired with routine or boring work
(b) To suddenly feel very happy because something
unpleasant has not happened or has ended
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 (565) Keep at bay
(558) In black and white (a) Keep your problems to yourselves
(a) Be colour blind (b) to control something and prevent it from causing
you problems
(b) Not able to appreciate the finer things in life

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(c) Not share a secret
(c) Be excessively prejudiced against something or
someone (d) Maintain a long distance relationship
(d) very clear choice that causes no confusion (566) To go off the air
(559) Out of date (a) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed

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(a) Not have time; very busy (b) To not eat food for a long period of time
(b) Not stick to the schedule (c) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program

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(c) Fail to find a partner (d) Old-fashioned (d) To waste time on silly or trivial things.
(560) It goes without saying (567) To make a fuss about
(a) To Silently bear the injustice (a) To be extremely delighted
(b) Something which is implied to be obvious
(c) There is no point in doing something after you are
told to do it
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(c) To be very strict or have very high standards
(d) An excessive display of attention or activity
R
(d) Break long relationship with someone (568) To keep the wolf from the door
561. To let someone off (a) Avoid starvation (b) Crack the deal
ith

(a) To let someone fall (c) Entry prohibited (d) Have a pleasant tour
(b) To leave someone in his present state (569) Teething problems
(c) To release someone from blame (a) Oral problems
W

(d) To refuse to answer

(b) Problems at the start of a new project
(562) Barking up the wrong tree (c) Problems for quite a long time in adjus ting in the
(a) Scolding the one who is innocent. new place
h

(b) Expecting a favour from a heartless person. (d) Problem of having good dentist
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(c) Looking in the wrong place. (570) Rat race

(d) Requesting but in an arrogant manner. (a) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic
gl

pleasure out of it
(563) Call it a day
(b) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like
(a) To start a job wishing for success.
animals
En

(b) To take a break or a holiday.

(c) A way of life in which people are caught up in a
(c) Assign different days to different tasks. fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power
(d) To declare the end of a task. (d) Play games with the lives of other people and see
(564) Get the message them run aimlesly

(a) Understand what is implied by a remark or action (571) Spin one's wheels

(b) Communicate using a secret language (a) Keep bagging about oneself (b) Try your luck

(c) Find it difficult to understand a different language (c) Expel much effort for little or no gain

(d) Fire someone from a job (d) Start a long journey

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(572) The alpha and the omega (579) Beat around the bush
(a) Happy and sad (b) The beginning and the end (a) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often
intentionally.
(c) The love and the hatred (d) Truth and dare

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(b) Talk bad about a person, often in the absence of
(573) Throw up the sponge
that person .
(a) To attack (b) To laugh at someone
(c) Spend a fun jovial time.
(c) To surrender (d) To talk loudly
(d) It is wise to ignore hard ships and continue with
(574) At the drop of a hat

a'
your task.
(a) Without any hesitation; instantly. (580) Gnash your teeth

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(b) Show outward respect to someone you hate. (a) Express rage (b) Brush your teeth
(c) Forcibly let go of something which is very personal (c) Laugh hysterically (d) Take a big bite
to you.
Q581. Tempt providence
(d) A mistake which is of not much consequence.
A) To punish someone B) To take reckless risks
(575) Beat a dead horse
(a) Show extreme level of cruelty especially to
animals.
an C) To have God’s favor
D) To make publicly known
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Q582. Within an ace of
(b) Exploit someone to the point of killing him/her.
A) Very near to B) Very far from
(c) To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point
of resolution. C) Very cheap D) Very expensive
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(d) To continue playing a game knowing very well that Q583. Beyond the pale
you are going to lose. A) Productive B) Penniless
(576) Ball is in your court
W

C) Unacceptable D) Defeated
(a) Put the blame on the other person. Q584. The royal road
(b) Request someone to return your belonging. A) An easy way B) A troublesome way
(c) It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
h

C) A grand idea D) A luxurious life style

(d) To tell someone politely about his/her mistake. Q585. Whiter than white
is

(577) Best of both worlds A) Completely foolish B) Completely blank

(a) Two best teams compete with each other.
gl

C) Customary D) Completely honest

(b) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of Q586. On the bum
enjoying two different opportunities.
En

A) To take for granted B) To live wandering life

(c) Gods who rule heaven and earth.
C) To refer to D) To raise objections
(d) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
Q587. For days on end
(578) Achilles' heel
A) Travelling days B) Memorable days
(a) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.
C) For many days D) For forgettable days
(b) A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.
Q588. On the button
(c) A past deed which one is trying to hide.
A) To come into contact with B) Roughly
(d) The person who is blamed if anything go es wrong.
C) To do unimportant things first D) Precisely
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Q589. The tip of the iceberg (c) To support someone (d) Neat and clean
A) The best quality of people which makes them Q597. Feel blue
memorable for a long time (a) Feeling ecstatic (b) In trouble/depressed

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B) Superficial evidence of a much larger problem (c) An easy achievement (d) comfortable
C) A repeating situation in which one problem causes Q598. Flies off at a tangent
another problem
(a) Self praising (b) To boast
D) To allow something to be done that is not usually
(c) Start discussing something irrelevant

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allowed
Q590. Tide over (d) Well informed

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A) To leave in difficult time Q599. Going places.
B) To perform brilliantly (a) To go to the home back
C) Support through a difficult period (b) Talented and successful
D) To expect more than one actually deserves (c) To go on a visit (d) To be angry
Q591. Stand corrected
A) To admit that one has been wrong
an Q600. Get the sack
(a) Getting promotion (b) Dismissed from
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B) To correct someone else for their wrong doings (c) To get a surprise (d) To get a leave
C) To defend oneself on being caught red-handed Q601. Of no avail
D) To run away from punishment (a) In favour with (b) Useless
ith

Q592. Behind the eight ball (c) Useful (d) To be utterly lost
A) Visit a pleasant place B) Improve to do better Q602. Bone to pick
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C) To be advantageous D) At a disadvantage (a) Appear suddenly (b) To reject

Q593. A ghost of a chance (c) Cause of quarrel (d) To accept readily
A) Commonplace Q603. To call it a day
h

B) Become more important or popular (a) To conclude proceedings (b) To grieve over
C) To be in a hurry D) A very small possibility (c) To surrender (d) To be suspicious
is

Q594. To bring to heel Q604. Pull someone up on something

(a) To agree on something (b) To Criticize
gl

A) To be successful
B) To force someone or something to obey (c) To bring out a change (d) None of the above
Q605. Point blank
En

C) To wish someone good luck D) To confine or trap

Q595. Long in the tooth (a) Rarely (b) Very definite and direct
A) To speak (or write) too much (c) At a last moment (d) Leave quietly
B) To be elderly or aging Q606. A cut above
C) To take a long route D) To live long (a) Rather superior to (b) Tough situation
Q596. The salt of the Earth (c) To be idle (d) To object at something
(a) To expect something in return
(b) Very good & honest/kind
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Q607. Balloon goes up 618. Catch one’s breath
(a) To be attentive a) Shock or amazement b) Stop breathing
(b) A situation turning unpleasant/serious c) Happy mood d) Fearful thoughts

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(c) A happy occasion (d) Get up early 619. Look one’s goose
Q608. Part and Parcel a) Experience b) include
(a) To take an initiative c) to put an end to one’s hopes
(b) To do a task completely d) cause destruction to

a'
(c) Important part (d) To surprise someone 620. Do away with

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Q609. Gate Crasher a) Destroy b) Explode
(a) Invited friend (b) Uninvited guest c) Remove d) Eradicate
(c) A drunk person (d) A murderer 621. Give me a hand
Q610. As daft as a brush A) Keep a watch on B) Handle
(a) Extremely silly
(c) Extremely sick
(b) Extremely kind
(d) Extremely old
an C) Provide me with
622. To drink life to the lees.
D) Help me with
R
611. Ended in smoke. A) To have the best of fun and fortune
a) To catch fire b) No ending B) To enjoy a life of drinking and dancing
c) To give no practical result d) To fall C) To have a life full of adventures
ith

612. Of his own accord. D) To have the best of life

a) Unwillingly b) Willingly 623. Looked blank
W

c) At his desire d) By forcible action A) Was without any emotion

613. A fool’s paradise. B) Was puzzled and surprised
a) Living in illusions b) Live happily C) Was uninterested D) Was unhappy
h

c) To live in the midst of idiots d) With happy ideas 624. On the brink of disaster.
614. Dashed her hopes A) At the top of ruin B) At the point of ruin
is

a) Bring failure b) Disappointed C) On the side of ruin D) On the back of ruin

c) Frustrate d) Bring harmony 625. A man of letters.
gl

615. In abeyance A) Of wide contacts B) An excellent letter dictator

a) Secret b) Open to all C) A great writer of letters D) Proficient in literary art
En

c) In no time d) In suspension 626. In the red

616. Beef up A) Making money B) Losing money
a) Weaken b) To strengthen C) In danger D) Spending money
c) To care d) Aimlessly 627. A white elephant.
617. Blow hot and cold A) Very huge item B) Costly and useless possession
a) Permanent b) Temporary C) Very expensive investment D) Useful material
c) To be constantly changing d) To develop
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 638. Fell short
628. Playing to the gallery. A) Had no effect B) Moved the audience
A) Adopting cheap tactics C) Impressed the audience D) Was quite short
B) Befooling the common man 639. Sorted out

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C) Fighting for votes D) Appeasing the masses A) Revised B) Supported
629. Trumped up C) Resolved D) Changed
A) Translated B) Sang with the music of a trumpet 640. On good terms
C) Concocted D) Copied A) Kept terms and conditions B) Was friendly

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630. A close shave C) Followed the rules D) Agreed with them

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A) To share one’s brand B) Very risky 641. To beat about the bush.
C) Narrow escape from danger D) To be happy A) Wander across the words
631. Scapegoats B) Speak in a haphazard manner
A) Punished for others’ misdeeds C) Speak in a round-about manner
B) Developed poor relations
C) Treated humbly and respectfully
an D) Make use of irrelevant reference
642. Set forth
R
D) Scolded with arrogant reactions A) Stated B) Accepted
632. Stole the show. C) Contradicted D) Printed
A) Stole something from the show 643. Hadn’t a leg to stand on.
ith

B) Crept into the show C) Won everybody’s praise A) Had been injured in an accident
D) Disappeared from the show B) Was lame
W

633. Put off C) Did not have much hope of getting it

A) Cancelled B) Postponed D) Would have to wait for some time
C) Advanced D) Announced 644. Show the white feather
h

634. A man in the street A) Show signs of cowardice B) Act arrogantly

A) An ordinary person B) An illiterate person C) Show intimacy D) Act impudently
is

C) An unknown person D) A stranger 645. To give it a shot.

635. Passed himself off A) Click a picture B) Try something
gl

A) Described himself B) Deceived everyone C) Pose for a picture D) Injure someone

C) Disguised himself D) Was regarded 646. Eat one’s words
En

636. Gave the game away 1. forgive and forget 2. become less acceptable
A) Lost the game B) Gave out the secret 3. retract what one has said 4. oppose sternly
C) Gave away the gift D) Withdrew from the plan 647. Rose-coloured glasses
637. Gone down the drain. 1. a positive outlook on life
A) Was lost forever B) Dropped in the drain 2. a difficult situation
C) Got washed away D) Her money was safe 3. an outdated attitude
4. a belief not based on facts
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648. On the spur of the moment 656. She felt like a fish out of water at her new job.
1. deciding after a lot of thinking 1. angry and hurt 2. comfortable and relaxed
2. acting impulsively without thinking 3. uncomfortable and restless

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3. waiting nervously for something 4. happy and free
4. being extremely careful 657. Information technology has developed by leaps
and bounds.
649. One track mind
1. at a rapid pace 2. very gradually
1. thinking of another point of view

a'
3. through unfair me 4. in far off places
2. using a well-known path
658. Her success as a singer was a nine days’ wonder.

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3. always thinking of only one thing
1. a proud achievement 2. an impossible feat
4. waiting anxiously for something
3. eternal fame 4. a short-lived sensation
650. On the double
659. His comments cast a slur upon the integrity of
1. on the verge of collapse
2. at a fast pace
4. between two undesirable things
3. out of order
an his manager.
1. redeemed
3. improved
2. praised
4. damaged
R
651. Over one’s head
660. If the audit report shows anomalies, the finance
1. something totally unexpected manager will be brought to book.
2. being at a disadvantage 1. given a promotion 2. rewarded suitably
ith

3. unable to function as before 3. supported fully 4. held accountable

4. beyond one’s capability to understand something 661. If we lay our heads together, we will surely find
a solution.
W

652. A fair weather friend

1. an unreliable friend 2. a dependable friend 1. rest for a while 2. work in consultation

3. a friend turned into an enemy 3. work in isolation 4. take a break

662. up to the mark
h

4. a jealous friend
653. Breath of fresh air 1. lacking in maturity
is

1. a peaceful and relaxing place 2. up to the required standard

2. someone with a pleasant voice 3. of the desired height

gl

3. a high-priced and expensive thing 4. more than expected

4. someone or something new and refreshing 663. The threat of the pandemic is not just a cry in
En

the wilderness.
654. Take exception
1. mourning for the loss 2. spreading rumours
1. appreciate 2. object to
3. an unheeded warning 4. tears of sorrow
3. care for 4. deny
664. The news of a leopard in the city spread like
655. To call the shots wild fire.
1. to be the person in charge 1. caused damage 2. caused fear
2. to be blissfully happy 3. spread slowly 4. spread rapidly
3. to be in debt 4. to lack control
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665. Do a good turn 675. On shank's mare
1. Render a service 2. Wait for a turn 1. On an elephant 2. On foot
3. Return a gift 4. Make a profit 3. On a lion 4. On a bicycle

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666. Blow one’s own trumpet 676. A snake in the grass
1. Rely on oneself 2. Criticise others 1. A well-wisher 2. A secret enemy
3. Praise oneself 4. Respect others 3. A good friend 4. Difficult to find
667. Carry the day 677. Back to square one

a'
1. Win a victory 2. Lift a heavy load 1. Neglect something 2. Draw a square

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3. Bear the burden 4. Lead an army 3. Move ahead 4. Come to the original point
668. Eye-wash 678. At one’s beck and call
1. An operation 2. A consideration 1. Move behind 2. Leave a place
3. A deception 4. An inspiration 3. Move ahead
669. Cry over spilt milk
1. To find a solution 2. To shout slog
an
4. To be ready to obey someone’s order
679. The bee’s knees
R
3. To blame others 4. To regret uselessly 1. Problematic 2. Foolish
670. First and foremost 3. Extraordinary 4. Observant
1. Most important aspect 2. Most difficult task 680. To throw a fit
ith

3. After everything else 4. Far from the truth 1. Faint and fall down 2. Become unconscious
671. Apple of one’s eye 3. Express extreme anger
W

1. Very clean 2. Very easy 4. Caution someone about fitness

3. Very rosy 4. Very dear 681. Bring to light
672. Behind one’s back 1. Reveal clearly 2. Cheer someone
h

1. In one’s absence 2. In everyone’s knowledge 3. Brighten up 4. Praise in public

3. Confronting somebody 682. Hold water
is

4. Openly supporting someone 1. To be fickle 2. To be valid

673. A red letter day 3. To be busy 4. To be deep
gl

1. A day full of sorrows 683. A close-fisted person

2. A day when everything goes perfect a. A strong person b. A kind person
En

3. A joyful day 4. A memorable day c. A miserly person d. A cruel person

674. To take French leave 684. Chicken-hearted
1. Leave with written permission a. Selfish b. Cowardly
2. Leave without any intimation c. Generous d. Miserly
3. Acknowledge the host 685. By and by
4. Welcome the host a. On the whole b. By any means
c. Suddenly d. Gradually
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686. Pull a fast one 1) High and low 2) Dark and light
a. Trick someone b. Believe someone easily 3) Neat and clean 4) Happy and sad
c. Progress fast d. Take quick action 697. All agog

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687. See eye to eye 1) Avoid 2) Contentment
a. See clearly b. Stare at someone 3) Amazed 4) Unsystematically
c. Agree with someone d. Be suspicious 698. Not to mince matters
688. At daggers drawn 1) To be at ease 2) To not confuse others

a'
a. deceiving somebody b. bitterly hostile 3) To not interfere in others affairs

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c. without hope d. friendly with each other 4) To speak out politely
689. Get out of hand 699. Will-o-the wisp
1. give up something 2. get out of control 1) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.
3. to complete a task 4. get upset 2) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
690. Costs an arm and a leg
1. rarely available 2. easy to obtain
an3) To spend recklessly.
4) Accept or leave the offer.
R
3. nothing to lose 4. very expensive 700. To go through fire and water
691. Pull yourself together 1) To scold someone
1. go to sleep 2. try to understand 2) To experience many dangers in order to achieve
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something
3. do a good job 4. calm down
3) To act without restraints 4) Something which hurts
692. Give someone the cold shoulder
701. Ended in a fiasco
W

1. do something pointless
1) A complete failure 2) A successful event
2. ignore someone
3) Changed one completely 4) Twisted around
3. pamper someone 4. give away a secret
702. Sow wild oats
h

693. Lead someone by the nose

1) To make someone fool
1. to quarrel with someone 2. to dominate someone
is

2) To make space to read 3) To take revenge

3. to do the right thing
4) To waste time by doing foolish things
4. to force someone to take the blame
gl

703. Live from hand to mouth

694. Throw up the sponge
1) Filthy rich people
1) To attack 2) To laugh at someone
En

2) To be dependent on others
3) To surrender 4) To talk loudly
3) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra
695. To put a spoke in one's wheel
4) Living in miserable conditions.
1) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
704. To face the music
2) To maintain under all circumstances
1) To bear the consequences
3) To blame the other party
2) To disparage someone
4) To put a difficulty in the way of progress
3) To be hard of hearing
696. Spick and Span
4) To enjoy a musical concert 41
705. Pillar to post 2) Something which is implied to be obvious
1) Main support of an object 2) One place to another 3) There is no point in doing something after you are
told to do it
3) To be reluctant 4) To incite others

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4) Break long relationship with someone
706. To steal a march
714. To let someone off
1) To act in a foolish way 2) To break something
1) To let someone fall
3) To outshine 4) To see a hidden meaning
2) To leave someone in his present state
707. In a jiffy

a'
3) To release someone from blame
1) Fail to win appreciation
4) To refuse to answer

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2) In an appropriate manner
715. Ball is in your court
3) Something that is done very quickly
1) Put the blame on the other person.
4) To fall in love
2) Request someone to return your belonging.
708. The thin end of the wedge
1) In strict vigilance
2) Start of harmful development
an3) It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
4) To tell someone politely about his/her mistake.
716. Best of both worlds
R
3) Be aware of the trick
1) Two best teams compete with each other.
4) Not a worthy possession
2) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of
709. To accept the gauntlet
ith

enjoying two different opportunities.

1) To accept challenge 2) To accept defeat
3) Gods who rule heaven and earth.
3) To accept what is written in fate
4) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
W

4) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning

717. Give somebody a ring
710. To wrangle over an ass's shadow
1) Propose marriage
1) To waste money over trifles
2) Inform about the death of a loved one
h

2) To punish a person severely for his arrogance

3) Call someone on the telephone
3) To quarrel over trifles
is

4) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship

4) To keep away from extreme poverty
718. Leave no stone unturned
711.Make one's flesh creep
gl

1) Search for the hidden treasure

1) To confuse someone 2) To flatter someone
2) Do a futile task
3) To abuse someone 4) To frighten someone
En

3) Be known for achieving a tremendous feat

712. To have something on the brain
4) Try every possible course of action in order to
1) To be obsessed with something achieve something
2) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply 719. Get the message
3) To unable to solve a particularly difficult 1) Understand what is implied by a remark or action
philosophical problem
2) Communicate using a secret language
4) To think wistfully about past life
3) Find it difficult to understand a different language
713. It goes without saying
4) Fire someone from a job
1) To Silently bear the injustice 42
720. Keep at bay 728. By the skin of one’s teeth
1) Keep your problems to yourselves (a) To hurt someone
2) to control something and prevent it from causing (b) Teeth show health of an animal or a person

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you problems (c) Dental hygiene is critical for good health
3) Not share a secret (d) A very narrow margin
4) Maintain a long distance relationship 729. Pull the plug
721. To go off the air (a) Make a firm refusal

a'
1) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed (b) Save a situation by acting in the nick of time
2) To not eat food for a long period of time

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(c) To waste away somebody’s effort
3) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program (d) Prevent something from continuing
4) To waste time on silly or trivial things. 730. Wag the dog
722. To make a fuss about (a) To divert attention from something of greater
1) To be extremely delighted
2) To work hard for eventual success
3) To be very strict or have very high standards
animportance to something of lesser importance
(b) To be nice to someone if you want that person’s
loyalty
R
(c) To praise someone to get that persons love
4) An excessive display of attention or activity
(d) A small favour to a person who loves you matters
723. To go to somebody's head
a lot to that person
ith

1) To have a huge ego

731. Water under the bridge
2) To complain to the highest authority
(a) To create solutions to overcome any problem
3) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk
W

(b) Past events are no longer important

4) To arrive at the central point of the topic
(c) Young days can never be brought back again
724. To make amends
(d) Time keeps flowing endlessly
1) To make new friends
h

732. Saved by the bell

2) To feel guilty for something you have not done
(a) When time is in your favour
is

3) To compensate 4) To make flimsy excuses

(b) Saved at the last moment
725. Blow his top
gl

(c) The bell rings at the most opportune time

1. Dismiss from job 2. Be very embarrassed
(d) Prayers are answered when the church bell rings
3. Be very angry 4. Attack fiercely
En

733. Down to the wire

726. In a pickle
(a) Removing the bondage that is keeping on down
1 in great pain 2 in jubiliation
(b) The last second before the bomb explodes
3 in trouble 4 in deep sorrow
(c) To denote a situation whose outcome is not
727. Cross the bridge decided until the very last minute
1 deal with something only when necessary (d) Finishing all of one’s resources to the last penny
2 not even think about the problem
3 not deal with the problem at all
4 let someone else deal with the problem 43
734. Eat one’s words (c) To insult (d) To increase excitement
1. forgive and forget 2. become less acceptable 744. Dress down
3. retract what one has said 4. oppose sternly (a) To neglect (b) Put in better condition

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735. To the letter (c) To scold (d) To worry excessively
(a) Completely (b) To verify 745. To bring to book
(c) Watch carefully (d) To be lucky (a) To punish the guilty
736. Neck and neck (b) To gift someone a book

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(a) To have jealousy (b) Side by side (c) Fascinate or attract (d) To think deeply

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(c) To compensate (d) Up and down 746. At the outset
737. To knock off (a) Right in the beginning
(a) To maintain outward show (b) Stop working (b) Not under any control
(c) A false praise (d) To be sluggish (c) In perfect order
738. To keep the powder dry
(a) To be ready for any work
an (d) In the power of
747. At home in
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(b) To make a great noise (a) Without a break (b) To be comfortable
(c) To create disturbance (c) To be on bad terms (d) To go home back
(d) To arrive at a conclusion soon 748. A beehive
ith

739. In the wake of A. A busy place B. A secure place

(a) To be in fashion (b) As a result of C. A sweet place D. A costly place
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(c) As a summary (d) Prevalent 749. To win laurels

740. To hold a candle to A. To be victorious in a game B. To memorise
(a) To take the remarks seriously C. To be disappointed D. To earn great prestige
h

(b) To be comparable to the other 750. Play ducks and drakes

(c) To be burdened with a task A. Lent B. Spent lavishly
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(d) To interfere unnecessarily C. Did not spend D. Borrowed

741. To be hoisted with one’s petard 751. Made a beeline
gl

(a) To talk continuously of the same matter A. Went online B. Rushed

(b) Secret and underhand C. Were doubtful D. Refused
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(c) To be killed with one’s sword 752. All-thumbs.

(d) To raise a great cry A. Lazy B. An expert
742. To give a slip C. A trainer D. Clumsy
(a) To prepare oneself for a work (b) To escape 753. Rises with the lark
(c) To appeal (d) To judge something A. At midnight B. Very late
743. To fizzle out C. Very early D. After sunrise
(a) Failed out gradually (b) To pay the bill
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 B) To help someone with something.
754. As daft as a brush C) To do something so that you will get all the benefit.
A. A liar B. Very funny D) To be difficult to find, or to be very isolated and
remote.
C. Really silly D. Unreliable

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764. Lick your wounds
755. Go dutch
A) To swear a lot.
A. Drive together B. Pay for each other’s meal
B) To go away and recover from a bad experience or
C. Go together D. Divide the costs
defeat.
756. Keep a level head

a'
C) A way to ask someone what they are thinking
A. Was impulsive B. Was sensible about.

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C. Was crazy D. Was self-centred D) To start to do something before all the preparation
757. Go for the jugular has been finished.

A. Forfeit the match 765. Stand on ceremony

B. Give easy opportunities to the opposite team A) To expect that everything is done in the proper and

C. Give reserve players a chance

D. Attack all out
an
very formal way.
B) To finish something or to give it away so that it is
no longer your responsibility.
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758. To set the Thames on fire C) To say that having different experiences makes life
A. Do a heroic deed fun and interesting.
B. Do something to suit one’s own purpose D) To do something slowly.
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C. To burn someone alive 766. Don't know the first thing about it
D. Destroy with fire A) To have no knowledge about something.
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759. Finish with something B) The time that you can no longer change your mind,
or when you have to do what you are doing now.
A. Be thorough B. Be satisfied
C) To use all your strength and ability to achieve
C. Be exhausted D. Be through
something, or to be in very vicious combat.
h

760. A vexed question

D) To say you will deal with a problem when you need
A. Controversial B. Highlighted to and not before.
is

C. Important D. Confused 767. Drew on his fancy

761. A golden mean A. Used his understanding B. Used his imagination
gl

A. Comfortable and easy work C. Used his aptitude D. Used his skill
B. Middle course between two extremes
En

768. Rest on their laurels.

C. A sudden sad event D. A subject of contention A. Be unhappy B. Be impatient
762. TO MIND ONE’S P’s and Q’s C. Be motivated D. Be complacent
(a) To have an illegible handwriting 769. Made no bones about
(b) To overdress (c) To be careful and polite A. Did not have any hesitation in
(d) To remember poetry by heart B. Demanded compensation for
763. Look out for number one C. Did not have any faith in D. Had problems in
A) To have difficulty doing something, or to
experience a difficult period.
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770. Sum and substance (b) To suffer a huge financial loss
(A) summary (b) explanation (c) To get into trouble
(C) result (d) effect (d) To be in a confused state of mind

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771. A drug in the market 781. To give a false colouring
(A) rarely available (b) Saleable products (a) To misrepresent (b) To submit the false report
(C) commodities not in demand (c) To be dishonest (d) To conceal the facts
(d) available at cheap rates 782. Queer somebody's pitch

a'
772. Mealy-mouthed (a) Upset one's plan (b) Reprimand him

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(A) ill—tempered (B) circumlocutory (c) Check him (d) Work him up
(c) Soft voice (D) ambitious 783. To make the grade
773. Give a wide berth (a) To fail in a task
(A) keep away from (B) publicly condemn (b) To get good marks in an examination
(C) give publicly to
774. By fits and starts
(D) not sympathise with
an(c) To come out successful
(d) To make good one's previous loss
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(A) consistently (B) irregularly 784. To be up and doing
(C) in high spirits (D) enthusiastically (a) To recover from illness (b) To be actively engaged
775. Clinched the issue (c) To progress satisfactorily
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(A) dosed (B) decided (d) To be expressive and explicit

(C) finished (D) started 785. To take somebody for a ride.
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776. Threw cold water over (a) To provide entertainment

(A) encouraged (B) discouraged (b) To keep the company
(C) cleared (D) rejected (c)To deceive or cheat someone
h

777. A lady's man (d) To exploit a person cool one's heels

(a) A woman-tailor (b) A lover of Woman Company 786. By the rule of thumb
is

(c) A man working as per a lady's directions (A) the use of force (b) By the use of trickery
(d) A timid husband (c) By cheating and deception
gl

778. To throw dust in one's eyes (d) By practical experience which is rather rough
(a) To defame (b) To make blind 787. To foam at one's mouth
En

(c) To harm someone (d) To deceive A) to brush properly B) to get very angry
779. To be rolling in money C) to salivate on seeing food D) To cheat
(a) Wasting a lot of money (b) Very rich 788. To burn a hole in the pocket
(c) Borrowing money liberally A) to steal from someone's pocket
(d) Spending more than his income B) to destroy other's belongings
780. To get into hot waters C) to be very miserly
(a) To be impatient D) money that is spent quickly
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789. Elbow room (d) To settle a controversial issue
A) opportunity to perform well 798. TO CUT THE GORDIAN KNOT
B) special room for the guest (a) To perform an opening ceremony

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C) to give enough space to move or work in (b) To solve a difficult problem
D) to add a new room to the house (c) To get a sharp injury
790. To play fast and loose (d) To go for mountaineering
A) to be quick B) to be playful 799. AN OLIVE BRANCH

a'
C) To behave in a careless ,irresponsible or deceitful (a) An offer of peace (b) An idea
way

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(c) A lady (d) A wicked person
D) to be efficient 800. THE PRIMROSE PATH
791. While away (a) A modern marketplace
(a) Spend time in a relaxed way (b) The pursuit of pleasure
(b) To utilize time efficiently
(c) To be on time
792. FABIAN POLICY
(d) To be late
an (c) Right of self-determination
(d) Process using high technology
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801. LEAD SOMEBODY TO THE ALTAR
(a) Dictatorial policy (b) Democratic policy (a) To make somebody to learn games
(c) Market policy (b) To marry somebody
ith

(d) Policy of using gradual and slow reforms (c) To arrest somebody (d) To pass judgment
793. TO KICK THE BUCKET 802. TO GO FOR THE JUGULAR
(a) To start an account (b) To start a sea journey
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(a) To play a music instrument

(c) To die (d) To start agricultural activity (b) To make a destructive attack
794. TO EAT HUMBLE PIE (c) To go to watch a circus (d) To go for hunting
(a) To eat slowly (b) To have an excellent dish
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803. IN PAWN
(c) To live in a modest manner (a) To feel better (b) Confused
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(d) To have to apologise (c) Very busy (d) Pledged

795. ODDS AND ENDS 804. TOUCH-AND-GO
gl

(a) Quarrelsome persons (a) A weak person (b) Uncertain as to the result
(b) Various intentions (c) To catch a thief (d) A tough competitor
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(c) Mixture of different things (d) Nonsense 805. Something up one's sleeve
796. TO PICK UP THE GAUNTLET
A) A grand idea B) Have an alternate plan
(a) To accept felicitations (b) To accept a challenge C) A profitable plan D) Something important
(c) to accept bribe (d) To accept a senior post 806. The Alpha and Omega
797. TO COOL ONE’S HEELS A) Beginning and end B) A Shakespearean play
(a) To give a cold treatment to somebody C) A Greek song D) A Swiss watch
(b) To be kept waiting for sometime
(c) To go for a holiday 47
807. To take off A. To humiliate someone in public
A) To remove B) Urge B. To fail in an attempt because you took help of a
wrong person
C) Enjoy D) Have a nap

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C. To disclose one”s secret
808. Leave no stone unturned
D. To approach someone in a disrespectful manner
A) To take rest B) To confess without reserve
817. No love lost
C) To try every possible way
A. cold war B. intense friendship
D) To hold the difficulties and dangers in check

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C. Indifference D. intense dislike
809. Led by the nose
818. Clear as mud

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A) to control someone completely
A. debatable B. not difficult
B) Follow what others suggest
C. Confusing / not easy to understand
C) Be afraid to the consequences
D. Deliberate
D) Be led by physical desires
810. To catch somebody on the hop
A) To defeat B) To catch somebody off guard
an 819. Streak of bad luck
A. Something bad for business
B. Continuous unfortunate situations
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C) To punish heavily
C. Evil attempt D. Unworthy of something
D) To demand a very high price
820. Make mountains out of molehills
811. Make mark
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A. Over excited B. Underestimate

A) Attained notoriety B) Ruined one's wealth
C. Get emotional D. Exaggerate something
C) Acquired wealth D) Distinguish himself
821. To split hours
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812. Jump down your throat

A. To devote equal amount of time
A) Make a joke B) Scold/ speak angrily to someone
B. To focus on trivial things
C) Forced to eat D) Run away
C. To fix time for something
h

813. A close shave

D. To spend time on relevant matters
A) A clean shave B) A narrow escape
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822. A snake in the grass

C) To gamble D) To start something new
A. A secret opportunity B. An awakening indication
814. Struck a chill to the heart
gl

C. Hidden enemy D. A hint

A) To arouse anger B) To cause relief
823. To take a leap in the dark
C) To make somebody afraid
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A. To bribe B. To take risk

D) Awakened bitterness
C. To threaten someone
815. To cast pearls before a swine
D. To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the
A. To take responsibility of a loss embedded business
result
B. To offer a thing to someone which he cannot
824. The salt of the Earth
appreciate
(a) To expect something in return
C. To reprimand someone
(b) Very good & honest/kind
D. To take charge of a useless thing
(c) To support someone (d) Neat and clean
816. To bring one”s egg to bad market
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825. Feel blue (c) A happy occasion (d) Get up early
(a) Feeling ecstatic (b) In trouble/depressed 836. Part and Parcel
(c) An easy achievement (d) Feeling annoyed (a) To take an initiative

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826. Flies off at a tangent (b) To do a task completely
(a) Self praising (b) To boast (c) Important part (d) To surprise someone
(c) Start discussing something irrelevant 837. Gate Crasher
(d) Well informed (a) Invited friend (b) Uninvited guest

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827. Going places. (c) A drunk person (d) A murderer

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(a) To go to the home back 838. As daft as a brush
(b) Talented and successful (a) Extremely silly (b) Extremely kind
(c) To go on a visit (d) To be angry (c) Extremely sick (d) Extremely old
828. Get the sack 839. To cut the Gordian Knot
(a) Getting promotion
(c) To get a surprise
(b) Dismissed from
(d) To get a leave
ana) To perform a difficult task b) To cut a piece of cloth
c) To perform an easy task d) To do a job perfunctorily
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829. Of no avail 840. Bee hive
(a) In favour with (b) Useless a) A busy place b) A secure place
(c) Useful (d) To be utterly lost c) A sweet place d) A costly place
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830. Bone to pick 841. Draw the line

(a) Appear suddenly (b) To reject a) Put the screw on b) Fix a limit
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(c) Cause of quarrel (d) To accept readily c) Aim at the sky d) Turn the tables
831. To call it a day 842. In the soup
(a) To conclude proceedings (b) To grieve over a) Preparing soup b) Drinking soup
h

(c) To surrender (d) To be suspicious c) Distributing soup d) To be in trouble

832. Pull someone up on something 843. To win laurels
is

(a) To agree on something (b) To Criticize a) To be victorious in a game

(c) To bring out a change (d) To get prepared b) To memorise
gl

833. Point blank c) To be disappointed d) To earn great prestige

(a) Rarely (b) Very definite and direct 844. All our might and main
En

(c) At a last moment (d) Leave quietly a) Full force b) Complete trust
834. A cut above c) Exceptional skill d) Full unity
(a) Rather superior to (b) Tough situation 845. Nailed their colours to their mast
(c) To be idle (d) To object at something a) Put up a colourful mast
835. Balloon goes up b) Refused to cease or surrender
(a) To be attentive c) Took over the ship
(b) A situation turning unpleasant/serious d) Decided to abandon the ship
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846. Batten down the hatches (d) To welcome the coming events
a) Stay in – door b) Prepare for a difficult situation 855. To have brush with
c) Go somewhere safe d) Face the obstacles (a) To start painting

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847. Files off at a tangent (b) To have good and pleasing terms
a) Gets carried away (c) To be impressed
b) Starts discussing something irrelevant (d) To have a slight encounter/conflict with
c) Loses her temper easily 856. To pull one’s socks up

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d) Does not really understand anything (a) To face (b) To try hard

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848. Go at equal speed (c) To get ready (d) To depart
a) Get away from b) Put up with 857. Dog in the manger :
c) Keep up with d) Race against (a) An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog
849. To take with a grain of salt : (b) A dog that has no kennel of its own
(a) To take with some reservation
(b) To take with total disbelief
an (c) A person who puts himself in difficulties on
account of other people
(d) A person who prevents others from enjoying
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(c) To take whole heartedly (d) To take seriously
something useless to himself
850. To talk through one’s hat :
858. To set the people by ears
(a) To speak fluently (b) To talk nonsense
ith

(a) To box the people

(c) To talk wisdom (d) To speak at random
(b) To insult and disgrace the people
851. To give/get the bird :
(c) To punish heavily
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(a) To show derision/ to be dismissed

(d) To excite people to a quarrel
(b) To have good luck
859. To give chapter and verse for a thing
(c) To send away (d) To get the impossible
(a) To produce the proof or tell all the details of a
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852. To flog a dead horse : thing

(a) To act in a foolish way (b) To eulogize the qualities of a thing
is

(b) To waste one’s efforts (c) To make publicity of a thing

(c) To revive interest in an old subject
gl

(d) To attach artificial value to a thing

(d) To revive old memories 860. To plough the sands :
853. All and sundry :
En

(a) To work hard to achieve one’s aim

(a) Greater share (b) All of a sudden (b) To afford hope or ground for expecting a good
(c) Completion of work result

(d) Everyone without distinction (c) To busy oneself in a way which cannot lead to any
profitable result
854. To worship the rising sun :
(d) To advance one’s position in life
(a) To honour a man who is coming into office/power
861. To take umbrage :
(b) To honour to promising people
(a) To feel depressed (b) To be offended
(c) To indulge in flattery
(c) To be satisfied (d) To be pleased
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862. To fight to the bitter end : 870. To pull strings :
(a) To fight with poison-tipped arrows (a) To exert hidden/personal influence to get
advantage
(b) To fight to the last paint of enemy position

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(b) To tease someone
(c) To die fighting
(c) To speed up (d) To start something
(d) To carry on a contest regardless of consequences
871. To be old as the hills :
863. To give a false colouring :
(a) To be very ancient (b) To be wise and learned
(a) To misrepresent (b) To submit the false report

a'
(c) To be old but foolish (d) Not being worth the age
(c) To be dishonest (d) To conceal the facts
872. To mind one’s P’s and Q’s :

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864. To take the wind out of another’s sails
(a) To be cautious (b) To be accurate and precise
(a) To manouevre to mislead another on the high
seas (c) To be careful of one’s accounts
(b) To cause harm to another (d) To be careful of one’s personality
(c) To defeat the motives of another
(d) To anticipate another and to gain advantage over
him
an 873. As duck takes to water
(A) like taking the duck to water
(B) like bursting out suddenly
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865. To carry the coal to new castle (C) like dropping the duck in the water
(a) To work hard (b) To finish a jab (D) like easily and naturally speaking
ith

(c) To do unnecessary things (d) To do menial jobs 874. Made away with
866. A baker’s dozen : (a) earned (b) ran away with
(a) Twelve (b) Charity (c) squandered (d) saved
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(c) Thirteen (d) Allowance

875. Feel his pulse
867. A bull in a china shop : (a) find his views (b) enlighten him
(a) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful (c) argue with him (d) guide him
h

things of life
876. Like a bull in a china shop
(b) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming
is

(a) a felicitous person (b) a clumsy person

innocient people
(c) a tactful person (d) a no-nonsense person
gl

(c) A person who becomes too excited where no

excitement is warranted 877. Swan-song :
(d) A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and (a) Music as sweet as a song of birds
En

care are required (b) A melodious song in praise of someone

868. Hard-pressed : (c) Praise of a woman by her lover
(a) Bewildered (b) Insulted (d) Last work of a poet or musician before death
(c) Hard discipline (d) In difficulties 878. To oil the knocker :
869. To be at one’s finger’s end : (a) To instigate a person to do a job
(a) To be hopeless (b) To be highly perplexed (b) To do a work with increased pace
(c) To be completely conversant with (c) To tip the office-boy (d) To revive old enmity
(d) To count things
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879. To live fast : (a) To eulogise (b) To help
(a) To lead a life of dissipation (c) To beat (d) To rebuke
(b) To accomplish a purpose 888. To cry wolf.

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(c) to do a task hurriedly (a) To listen eagerly (b) To give false alarm
(d) To use up one’s income as fast as it comes in (c) To turn pale (d) To keep off starvation
880. To take a leaf out of somebody’s book : 889. To drive home.
(a) To take him as a model (a) To find one’s root (b) To return to place of rest

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(b) To steal something valuable (c) Back to original position (d) To emphasise

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(c) To follow the dictates of someone 890. Halcyon days
(d) To copy /imitate someone (a) hard days (b) of mental pressure
881. To set the thames on fire : (c) happy days (d) days of preparation
(a) To do something remarkable 891. Fell on stony ground.
(b) To try to do the impossible
(c) To burn something to ashes
an (a) was counter productive
(b) had a strong impact (c) made on stubborn
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(d) To fling ironical remarks (d) had little success/ to be ignored
882. To have one’s heart in one’s boots : 892. Has all his ducks in a row
(a) To be deeply depressed (a) has everything ready (b) is well organised
ith

(b) To be frightened (c) always scores a zero (d) never gets confused
(c) To get angry (d) To keep a secret 893. To carve out a niche
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883. To strike one’s colours : (a) became a sculptor (b) did the best he could do
(a) To fight vigorously (b) To work hard (c) destroyed his career
(c) To surrender (d) To make a rude gesture (d) developed a specific position for oneself
h

884. To ride hell for Leather : 894. Cock and Bull Story
(a) To ride with furious speed A. A adventurous story with animals used as
is

metaphors
(b) To adopt false means to succeed
B. an improbable or unbelievable story given as an
(c) To work hard for a small accomplishment
gl

explanation or excuse
(d) To earn money by all means
C. A story of morality for teaching values to children
885. To speak daggers :
En

D. A story of amity among animals

(a) To abuse someone (b) To indulge in trivial talks
895. Hand in glove
(c) To speak to a person harshly
a. Not volunteering to work b. Helping someone
(d) To encounter
c. Work in close association with someone
886. Be in the mire :
d. Work secretly
(a) Be under debt (b) Be in love
896. Tall order
(c) Be in difficulties (d) Be uneasy
a. Big ambitions b. Crowded place
887. To give a rap on the knuckles :
c. Expensive place d. Difficult work
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A. Forgave him B. Slapped him a. Try all tricks b. Work very hard
C. Gave him extra work D. Reprimanded him c. Beg before others d. Spend a large amount

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898. Cut a sorry figure 907. Put up the shutters
A. Did not stand straight a. To close business for the day or permanently
B. Apologised for his remarks b. Experienced a downside
C. Created a wrong impression c. Sold off assets d. Changed ownership

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D. Made a poor impression 908. Call in question

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899. Bad blood a. Summon as a witness b. Doubtful
A. war B. ill feeling c. Prove a theory d. Challenge
C. threatening attitude 909. Weal and woe
D. in an infected state of being a. Friends and enemies b. Be in danger
900. Over egg the pudding
A. To try so hard to improve something that you spoil
it
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c. Adversity
910. Cheek by jowl
d. Good times and bad times
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a. Very close together b. Arguing
B. fill the pudding excessively with egg. c. Teasing one another d. Avoiding one another
C. add details in order to make something more 911. Carry the ball
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exciting.
a. Decorate the ball b. Be in charge
D. add important details to the content of a story.
c. Take the decision d. Be the hostess
901. Every dark cloud has a silver lining
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912. Butt in
A. Every unpleasant situation has to wait
a. Record b. Impose
B. Every unpleasant situation has a positive side
c. Improvise d. Interrupt
C. Every dark cloud is upsetting
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913. Hard of hearing

D. Cloud with dark and silver lining is good
a. To be disturbed b. To be confused
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902. Turn turtle

c. To be deaf d. To be dumb
A. Slow like a turtle B. Turn like a turtle
914. Old head on young shoulders
gl

C. Overturn D. A game turtles play

a. To be intelligent when old
903. Donkey’s years
b. To be old and yet look young
En

a. A decade b. A long time

c. To be wise beyond his years
c. A century d. Since school days
d. To be smarter with age
904. Button one’s lip
915. A house of cards
a. Tell us more b. Stop talking
a. An insecure scheme b. A gambling house
c. Invite us too d. Enjoy herself
c. A plan with high stakes
905. Evening of life
d. A place where cards are printed
a. Old age b. A party
c. Holiday d. Childhood
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a. One who likes to stay at home a. Sleep b. Dream
b. A view from a high place c. Fear d. Reverie

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c. An unwelcome intruder 926. Bone to pick
d. One who is chosen as the leader of the group a. Be angry b. Selfish motive
917. Drive home c. Selfless motive d. Desire
a. Find one’s roots b. Emphasise 927. Breathing down the neck.

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c. Refer d. Draw a. Shouting loudly at him

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918. Scot free b. Giving him strenuous work
a. Unlimited b. Unpunished c. Abusing and ill-treating him
c. To freedom d. Unrepentant d. Watching all his actions closely
919. Selling like hot cakes 928. Keep body and soul together
a. To have a good season
b. To become as planned
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a. Maintain his health b. Continue with his work
c. To have just enough to sustain
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c. To have a very slow sale d. Be physical and spiritual
d. To have a very good sale 929. Do a roaring trade
920. All moonshine a. In the animal business b. Highly successful
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a. Glowing b. Far from reality c. In the habit of shouting at others

c. Celestial d. About the moon d. Extremely reluctant
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921. Hope against hope 930. Blue blooded

a. Think wishfully from time to time a. Inferior b. Of noble birth
b. Hoped with good reason c. Of unknown origin d. Unhealthy
h

c. Nurture an impossible hope 931. A storm in a teacup

d. Pretend to hope a. Steam while having tea
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922. Beggar description b. Something which encourages

a. Cannot be described c. Big fuss over a small matter d. Special positions
gl

b. Something described by a beggar 932. Mare’s nest

c. A poor account of something a. Phenomenal discovery b. Worthless thing
En

d. A description of a beggar c. Joyful event d. Huge mistake

923. Play truant 933. Throw in the towel
a. Play a tyrant b. Stay away from duty a. Fight with vigour b. Acknowledge defeat
c. Be responsible d. Be alert c. Get success d. Concentrate more
924. Assume airs 934. Too many chiefs and not enough indians.
a. Take tight b. Remain calm a. A proud gathering b. An inefficient situation
c. Act innocent d. Pretend superiority c. An anti-national meeting d. A top-level meeting

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a. On the right side b. Unpleasant aspect C. Depressed D. In a difficult situation
c. Visible aspects d. On the left side of something 946. To keep in abeyance

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936. Go to rack and ruin A. In a state of permanence
a. A state of utter chaos b. A state of despair B. In a state of emergency
c. A condition of exhilaration C. In a state of suspension
d. Get into a bad condition D. In a state of revision

a'
937. Lose face 947. Curry favour

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a. Become embarrassed b. Feel angry A. Seek impartial judgement
c. Get injured d. Feel surprised B. Seek favourable attention
938. A gentleman at large C. Prepare a dish D. Attract attention
a. A man in the crowd b. A man without a job 948. Straw in the wind
c. A man who runs around d. A man who is generous
939. To clip one’s wings
an A. A light-weight object
C. A game that kids play
B. A lucky charm
R
A. to stop one from flying B. to trim the leaves D. An indication of what might happen
C. to deprive one of power D. to hurt a bird 949. In the blues
940. To nip in the bud A. Cheerless and depressed B. Violent and angry
ith

A. to stop something at the start C. Wearing blue badges D. Singing sad songs
B. to trim the flowers 950. Cap in hand
W

C. to pluck the flowers D. to steal from A. Defiant B. Screaming

941. Get the sack C. Well quickly D. In a respectful manner
A. Look for a sack B. Find a sack 951. Catch a tartar
h

C. Get a call back D. Be dismissed A. To catch a dangerous person

942. Wet behind the ears B. To deal with a person who is more than one’s
is

match
A. Skillful B. Young and rich with experience
C. To trap a wanted criminal with great difficulty
C. Young and without much experience
gl

D. To live carefully and cautiously

D. Hearing impaired
952. Dressing-down
943. Pick to pieces
En

A. Apply bandage B. Wear an expensive gown

A. Study something superficially
C. Give a scolding D. Pretend
B. Complete a work entirely
953. Burn your boats
C. Analyse critically D. Select only what you need.
A. Have a burning desire to win
944. Put two and two together
B. Become extremely tired after working very hard
A. Bad at mathematics B. Poor financial condition
C. Do something that makes it impossible to return to
C. Reason logically D. Forget something
the previous situation
945. To be in a fix
D. Want to spend money as soon as you get it
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954. Beside the mark 964. Pale into insignificance
A. Perfect B. Not to the point A. Seemed less important
C. Relevant D. Charming B. Was less exciting

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955. ill at ease C. Was less hectic
A. Unwell B. Irritated D. Was dull and pale
C. Uneasy D. Confused 965. For keeps
956. Throw caution to the winds A. Escape B. Away

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A. To be fearful B. To warn others not to travel C. Forever D. Hid

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C. To behave recklessly 966. Mend your ways
D. To behave with care and caution A. Happy with one’s behaviour
957. Bark is worse than his bite B. Sad with one’s behaviour
A. Threat is worse than the action taken. C. Destroy one’s behaviour
B. Temper cannot be controlled
C. Ferocious scolding hurt more than his action.
an
D. Improve one’s behaviour
967. Cat nap
R
D. Anger is always justified. A. Take a long sleep B. Sleep like a cat
958. A chip off the old block C. Make a snoring sound while sleeping
A. Reminds them of one’s father D. To sleep briefly
ith

B. To remind of one’s son 968. Pull a long face

C. Reminds them of one’s son A. To make fun B. To look sad
W

D. Reminds of previous memories C. To irritate someone D. To pull someone’s face

959. Be down with 969. Fit like a glove
A. Suffering from B. In grief with A. To fit snugly B. Something tight and sticky
h

C. In pain with D. Aching with C. Soft and easy to wear D. Difficult to hold
960. Gall and wormwood 970. To angle
is

A. A problem B. Hateful A. To measure the river breadth

C. Useless D. Hard to digest B. To fish with a net
gl

961. Every inch a gentleman C. To fish D. To sit and watch the river
A. Somewhat B. Partly 971. Going against the grain
En

C. Entirely D. Calculatively A. Doing things differently from what you usually do

962. Made light of B. Doing things against the wishes of your close
relations
A. Did not hear B. Treated it lightly
C. Doing things which you never heard of
C. Blew away D. Carried with him
D. Doing things which no one else has ever done till
963. With one voice
now
A. By one man B. By one community
C. Unanimously D. In disharmony
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972. Let the chips fall where they may 980. All hat and no cattle
A. Let your sacrifices in life be known to everyone A. One who puts others in trouble
B. Let the difficult situations in life come to an end B. One who is hardworking

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regardless of the results C. One who doesn’t want to spend his own money
C. Let the joys of life take precedence over your D. One who is full of big talk but lacks substance and
sorrows action
D. Let something happen without bothering about the 981. To beat the rap

a'
consequences
A. To destroy stereotypes
973. Whole bag of tricks
B. To be more successful than others

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A. Make use of the best resources from the ones that
are available C. To avoid or escape punishment
B. Make use of all the possibilities or techniques to D. To involve someone in a crime
achieve something 982. God’s acre
C. Make use of all opportunities that cross your path
D. Make use of all tricks to win the hearts of people
974. Square peg in a round hole
an
A. Church
C. A churchyard
983. Shake off
B. Aisle
D. Altar
R
A. Understanding B. Misfit A. Forget B. Remember
C. Competent D. Most fit C. Imagine D. To get rid off something bad
ith

975. Between the horns of a dilemma. 984. Hold water.

A. A difficult situation/choice A. Seem rejectable B. Seem logical
B. A challenging situation C. Seem approvable D. Seem acceptable
W

C. An unknown problem 985. To shun evil company.

D. A combative situation A. To kick out. B. To let loose.
976. Whole nine yards C. To give up. D. To put off.
h

A. Long clothing B. Till last minute 986. Seamy side

is

C. Counting length D. Everything A. The unpleasant aspects

977. In harness B. The gentler aspects
gl

A. In office B. To hold on C. The softer aspects D. The pleasanter aspects

C. Gripping D. In silence 987. A sacred cow
En

978. Dog eat dog A. A person or thing above criticism

A. Very vigilant B. A saintly person
B. Steady manager C. A helpful person D. A very religious person
C. Ruthlessly competitive 988. A dog’s breakfast
D. Hostile and unhelpful A. A breakfast for the dogs.
979. Bald as a cue ball B. An accurate summary.
A. Partially bald B. Not bald C. A total mess.
C. Completely bald D. Crazy D. A breakfast being served by the dogs.
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989. Sail in the same boat 996. A dog in a manger
A. Be in the same situation. A. Cold B. Selfless
B. Suspect something uncanny. C. Selfish D. Warm

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C. Suspect something wrong 997. Chapter and verse.
D. Be in a different situation. A. Spoke like a preacher B. Taught like a teacher
990. To be in a quandary C. Referred to religious books
A. To be in a confusing situation D. Provided minute details

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B. To be in an unenviable position 998. Bring the house down

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C. To be on the alert A. Passed a bill unanimously
D. To be in a commanding position B. Amused the audience greatly
991. Gnomes of zurich. C. Pulled down the house
A. Witchcraft of Zurich B. Foreign leaders D. Defamed a family building
C. Swiss bankers
992. The jury is out
an
D. Guardians of treasure 999. Give somebody/something a wide berth
A. Pay more attention to B. Give a larger bed to
R
A. No decision has been reached. C. Share her seat with D. To stay away from
B. A jury member is absent. 1000. Kith and kin
C. The entire jury decides to stay out of the A. Niece and nephew B. Father and mother
ith

proceedings. C. Relatives D. Colleagues

D. The jury has taken a break between hearings. 1001. Go berserk
993. Arm-chair critic
W

A. To become very lazy B. To become very angry

A. Someone who gives advice based on theory not C. To be in trouble D. To be happy
practice
1002. Horse sense
B. Someone who gives advice based on practice not
h

theory A. Advice of parents B. Advice of teachers

C. Someone who gives advice based on experience C. Advice of colleagues D. Basic common sense
is

D. Someone who never gives advice 1003. A shot in the arm

A. Something that gives encouragement
gl

994. Chip of the old block.

A. A person of the old generation B. Something that is painful
C. Something that needs attention
En

B. An experienced old man

C. A common boy of the locality D. Something done with a purpose
D. Someone similar in character to one’s father 1004. Catch time by the forelock
995. Vote with their feet. A. Speed up B. Set up clock back
A. Kick him out B. Show their disapproval C. Slow down D. Seize opportunity
C. Stop him from speaking 1005. Dry run
D. Choose him as leader 1. Rehearsal of an event 2. Running in a desert
3. Running without shoes 4. Jogging in a park

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1006. Once and for all 1015. To cut a long story short
1. Out of control 2. Finally 1. Like to tell long stories
3. Happily 4. Effectively 2. Like to tell short stories

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1007. Take a cue from someone 3. Tell something briefly
1. treat someone as very important 4. Tell something in a roundabout way
2. wait patiently to listen to someone 1016. To the nines
3. be strongly influenced by someone/behave in the 1. To be exalted 2. To be jealous

a'
same way as someone else 3. To great depths 4. To perfection
4. take someone’s position in the queue

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1017. Go easy on something
1008. Raise the bar 1. Fill one's plate easily
1. To grow taller 2. To raise the price 2. Use only a small amount of/ to treat someone in a
3. To win a competition 4. To set higher goals gentle way
1009. Bang for the buck
1. Dash against something
3. Less value for money
an
2. More value for money
4. A sorrowful heart
3. Take as much as one wants
4. Eat slowly and liberally
1018. Pat on the back
R
1010. To walk on air 1. Friendly tap to push someone
1. To feel very depressed 2. To be completely free 2. Praise or approval for doing something good
ith

3. To be very happy 4. To be very rich 3. Good massage for aches and pains
1011. To take a chill pill 4. Mild form of disapproval or blame
1. To ask a doctor for medication 1019. A kick in the teeth
W

2. To drink cold water 1. Severe toothache

3. To gulp a tablet for a cold 4. To calm down 2. A grave setback
1012. Want to curl up and die 3. Removing tooth cavities
h

1. Want to die comfortably 4. Hitting someone hard

is

2. Unable to sleep well 1020. A stumbling block

3. Feel terribly ashamed and sorry 1. Putting stones along the way
gl

4. Too tired from physical labour 2. An obstacle to progress

1013. Be at a loss for words 3. Skipping over a hurdle
En

1. Habituated to using difficult words 4. Removing stones on the way

2. Not aware of the language 1021. Lion's share
3. Not know what to say 4. Lost the urge to speak 1. The strongest and richest partner in a group
1014. Full of beans 2. The part that must be left for the guests in a party
1. A dish made of French beans 3. The greatest and most desirable portion of
something
2. Full of cowardice
4. The sound produced by a lion when it is attacking a
3. A storeroom full of vegetables
prey
4. Full of energy
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1022. A live wire 3. Frequently flying by air 4. Extremely sad
1. An influential and powerful person 1031. Draw the line at something
2. A very active or energetic person 1. Agreeing to an idea

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3. A dangerous and evil person 2. Accept something up to a particular point
4. An angry and bad-tempered person 3. Coming to a conclusion 4. Making pencil sketches
1023. Sit on the fence 1032. To be light years away
1. Create conflicts 2. Protect something 1. An extremely long time from now in the past or

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future
3. Avoid making a decision 4. Poke fun at people
2. To be too distant for human beings to reach

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1024. Fair and square
3. An unlikely event that happened suddenly
1. By any means available 2. According to the rules
4. When something seems like it is about to happen in
3. Beautiful in appearance 4. Calm and quiet
the near future
1025. A bad egg
1. Someone who is dishonest and unreliable
2. Someone who regularly makes mistakes
an 1033. A square deal
1. A fair agreement
3. A nice decoration
2. An unfair agreement
4. A dishonest transaction
R
3. Someone who doesn't like eggs
1034. On edge
4. Someone who likes to break eggs
1. Keeping things safely 2. Doing exercises regularly
1026. Tide someone over
ith

3. Nervous and unable to relax

1. Complete a voyage successfully
4. Playing a tiring game
2. Give temporary help, usually financial
1035. The gift of the gab
W

3. Ask someone for financial assistance

1. Loves to give gifts 2. Writes very well
4. Get a boat ready to cross a river or water body
3. Used to grabbing others’ gifts
1027. To pay lip service
4. Talks well and persuasively
h

1. To ask for permission 2. To be insincere

1036. Feel at sea
3. To make loud statements 4. To talk out of turn
is

1. Feel comfortable while travelling by water

1028. To get the ball rolling
2. Feel angry
1. To match an opponent
gl

3. Feel seasick 4. Feel lost or confused

2. To keep working until late
1037. Twiddling one’s thumbs
3. To play a ball game well 4. To begin a process
En

1. Feeling hungry 2. Feeling bored

1029. On the horizon
3. Feeling angry 4. Feeling sad
1. The successful beginning of a business venture
1038. Out of the blue
2. A plan for the distant future
1. Beat someone black and blue
3. An event that is likely to end soon
2. Loves to wear only blue colour clothes
4. An event that is likely to happen soon
3. Completely honestly
1030. On cloud nine
4. Completely unexpectedly
1. Extremely happy 2. Flying with a parachute
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1039. To fan the flames D. put off work for another day
1. To resolve the issue amicably 1048. Make ducks and drakes of
2. To call for help to solve an issue A. To get angry B. To waste

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3. To cool the situation C. To carry D. To laugh at
4. To make a bad situation worse 1049. Be an open book
1040. To draw a bead upon A. Be insensitive B. To be easy to understand
A. To make prayers B. To cause hindrance in work C. Be the center of attraction D. Be supported

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C. To count the benefits D. To take aim at 1050. Long and short of it

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1041. To come round A. Hardly and suddenly B. Light and dark
A. To meet someone by chance C. The summary of the matter D. Day and night
B. To become conscious again 1051. Plain as day
C. To go round and round A. Visible only in broad daylight
D. To spend a lot of time with someone
1042. Cook the books
anB. Very simple and easy to do
C. Very obvious and easy to understand
R
A. To write books on cooking D. Very interesting to know
B. To falsify financial records 1052. Keep up appearances
C. To be a good editor D. To be a good writer A. To pretend to be happier or richer so as to conceal
ith

the real situation

1043. On the wane
B. To spend a lot of time on appearances so as to lead
A. On the rise B. Out of control
the fashion world
W

C. At the peak D. On the decline

C. To deliberately appear shabby and not care to
1044. To strike one's colours impress people
A. To listen carefully B. To make a guess D. To waste a lot of money on mindless shopping and
not bother about the consequences
h

C. To surrender D. To be victorious
1045. Apples and Oranges 1053. Under the gun
is

A. Two unlike things or people A. To be cruel B. To be brave

B. People working together on a project C. To be killed D. To be under pressure

gl

C. People with similar approaches 1054. To burn all bridges

D. Two similar situations with likely results A. To chase all enemies B. To light a fire
En

1046. Hale and hearty. C. To damage a path D. To destroy all relations

A. Happy B. Superior 1055. Bag and baggage

C. Healthy D. Friendly A. Very dear B. Intimate friend

1047. Watch one’s step C. At one’s command D. With full luggage

A. be punished severely 1056. To tempt providence

B. warning to someone to walk or act carefully A. to invite punishment B. to achieve a fortune

C. revealing the secret information C. to take reckless risks D. to have God's favour

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1057. In the prime of life C. Doing something that fails someone’s plan
A. In the best period of life B. At open enmity D. Spoiling the apples in someone's cart
C. In writing D. Blood relations 1066. let your hair down

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1058. There's nothing new under the sun A. to live a careless life
A. something that existed but not found today B. to become conscious of your looks
B. something that has been existing for long C. to become very uncaring about others
C. something that exists for a day D. to take it easy and relax

a'
D. something that is not pre-planned 1067. High time

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1059. Clamp down on A. well in time for something
A. someone very precious or dear B. time to fly high
B. miss the chance C. raining very heavily C. past the appropriate time
D. to act strictly to prevent something D. time to celebrate something
1060. Fray at the edges
A. not completely perfect
an 1068. Get your money’s worth
A. to be cheated in a purchase
R
B. show an appropriate behaviour B. to pay and get something of good value
C. to become less effective D. evolve in something C. to buy something very expensive
1061. Kick up a row D. to get something of poor quality for free
ith

A. cause a disturbance B. arrange in rows 1069. Tip of an iceberg.

C. hit someone angrily D. break a queue A. Problem a ship faces on the ocean
W

1062. Grin from ear to ear B. Something that has been in existence for a long
time
A. to make funny faces B. to have very sharp ears
C. A legally punishable crime
C. to smile a lot because of happiness
D. Something which is a small part of something
h

D. to ridicule someone
much bigger
1063. Go to the dogs.
is

1070. Reinventing the wheel

A. Be taken over B. Be ruined
A. Disturbing the system which has already been in
C. Be successful D. Be profitable
gl

use
1064. The straw that broke the camel’s back B. Examining circumstances that have already been
A. To show strength and continue without a fuss understood
En

B. To be the last in a series of events leading one to C. Wasting one’s time for things that have already
feel that it is intolerable been satisfactorily done

C. To undertake a difficult journey across a desert D. Analysing various factors of happenings

D. To make a wish for an escape from existing 1071. Look before you leap
conditions A. Pull someone out from a disaster
1065. Upset someone’s applecart B. Think carefully of the consequences
A. Upsetting someone by dropping the apples C. Prepare yourself before jumping
B. Making someone angry by ruining business D. Caution others before taking a step 62
1072. Back in saddle B. Brought cool breeze and rains
A. Resume duty B. Put a new saddle C. Become stronger and firmer
C. Teach someone riding D. Learn how to ride D. Become pleasant and cordial

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1073. Keep a civil tongue 1082. To throw a fit
A. Speak with great politeness A. express extreme anger B. faint and fall down
B. Maintain silence when needed C. caution someone about fitness
C. Express dissent mildly D. Argue with soft words D. become unconscious

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1074. Hats off to someone 1083. To paddle one’s own canoe

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A. Give hats to B. Make new hats for A. To exercise hard B. To take rest
C. Announce a prize for D. Congratulations to C. Depend on oneself D. To act in a childish way
1075. To tread on someone’s toes 1084. As clear as a bell
A. to be in power B. to commence to fight A. to have a tinkling sound B. at a very low price
C. to sacrifice one’s life
1076. Back to the salt mines
D. to offend someone
an C. to get fooled
1085. See the light of day
D. readily understood
R
A. stuck in a dangerous place B. to eat salty food A. teach someone
C. to behave badly D. back to work B. finally happen/to become publicly known
1077. To have a jaundiced eye C. write it down D. explain to someone
ith

A. to be very pleased B. to have yellowish eyes 1086. Catch on

C. to be prejudiced D. to have sore eyes A. Rejuvenating B. Secret affair
W

1078. Great minds think alike C. To loose D. To become popular

A. when an evil plan is hatched criminals agree 1087. Cat's whiskers
B. said to those people who don’t like each other to A. a very easy matter B. to be highly impressive
make them agree
h

C. to be very determined D. difficult to understand

C. said when two people have the same opinion or 1088. On the brink of
is

make the same choice

A. to be alert B. to be near to
D. intelligent people will think of plans to which
C. not at all D. occasionally
gl

everybody will say yes

1079. On her last legs 1089. You can say that again
A. To challenge someone B. To express agreement
En

A. Happy and joyous B. Near to death

C. Sad and angry about life C. To politely ask someone to repeat
D. Anxious about other people D. A favourite story
1080. Give up the ghost 1090. The luck of the devil
A. to feel superior B. to overcome one's fear A. someone who creates problems
C. to give encouragement D. to stop working B. extremely lucky
1081. Run into rough weather C. to accidentally or prematurely give out information
A. Experienced difficulties D. to buy something
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1091. Explore every avenue A. To do transaction B. To rely on something
A. To run away B. To march forward C. To be independent D. To clear out something
C. To look for every possible means 1101. Cut a sorry figure

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D. To be taken by surprise A. Not to stand straight B. Apologise for his remarks
1092. Puts by a little money every month. C. Create a strong impression
A. Saves B. Spends D. Make a poor impression
C. Gives away D. Earn 1102. To be pushing up daisies

a'
1093. Cross the bridge A. To get up feeling fresh B. To be dead and buried

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A. Deal something only where necessary C. To smell like flowers
B. Not even think about the problem D. Once beautiful but now ugly
C. Not deal with the problem at all 1103. To carry all before one
D. Let someone else deal with the problem A. Finish quickly B. Make a promise
1094. Run around in circles
A. to remain busy with your work
an C. Be free from danger
1104. Ride roughshod
D. Be completely successful
R
B. to keep running to set a record A. Deal unkindly with/ Ignore the rights or opinions of
others
C. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
B. Take for granted
D. to keep doing something without achieving much
ith

C. Be ham -handed with D. Exploit willfully

1095. Of the first water
1105. To make a pile
A. of favorable opinion B. of ancient origin
A. to keep at a distance B. to make a lot of money
W

C. of the best quality D. of no significance

C. to aggravate the situation D. to face the risk
1096. Teeth of tough resistance.
1106. Gave the game away
A. In a state of uncertainty B. In direct opposition to
A. lost the game B. gave out the secret
h

C. In collaboration with D. In a short span of time

C. played badly D. withdrew from the game
1097. Pass the hat
is

1107. Teething problems

A. to sell something B. to collect money
A. Problems encountered during the last stage of a
C. to play a game D. to avoid work
gl

process
1098. Explore every avenue
B. Problems encountered during the initial part of a
A. To run away B. To march forward
En

process
C. To look for every possible means C. Problems encountered during the whole process
D. To be taken by surprise D. Problems encountered during the middle part of a
1099. Go-getter process

A. one who does the right thing 1108. Tongue -in -cheek

B. a greedy person A. Speak in an insincere/ non serious way

C. one who runs away D. a real achiever B. To praise wholeheartedly

1100. Bank on something C. A. sensational news D. To say something hurtful

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1109. Elvis has left the building A. A person who puts himself in difficulties on account
of other people.
A. when an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
B. A dog that has no kennel of its own.
B. deal with a problem if and when it becomes

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necessary, not before. C. A person who prevents others from enjoying
something useless to himself.
C. the show is over, go home.
D. An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog.
D. looking in the wrong place
1118. Not have a leg to stand on.
1110. Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm

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A. Had been injured in an accident B. Was lame
A. Dejected B. Confident
C. To be in a situation in which you cannot prove
C. Daring D. Comfortable

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something
1111. Teeth of tough resistance.
D. Would have to wait for some time
A. In a state of uncertainty
1119. Wing it
B. In direct opposition to
A. something that flies
C. In collaboration with
D. In a short span of time
1112. Work like a charm
an B. to do something without a plan
C. to book a trip D. to decline a lucrative offer
R
1120. To be in a pickle
A. to do something faster B. to delay a task
A. to lead a dependent life
C. to work very well D. to do a magic trick
B. to be in a tricky situation
ith

1113. To cast aspersions

C. to eat sour foods D. to be hungry
A. to act as the pillar of support
1121. Be down with
B. to raise aspirations
W

A. Suffering from B. In grief with

C. to make unpleasant remarks/criticise
C. In pain with D. Aching with
D. to dissolve all the differences
1122. To lead astray
1114. Melting pot
h

A. To take back what you have said

A. an earthen vessel B. a cooking utensil
B. To misguide
is

C. an iron cauldron
C. To achieve two results with one effort
D. different types of people blend together as one
gl

D. To apologize humbly
1115. To lead by the nose
1123. Move the needle
A. to hit someone on the nose
En

A. to deceive someone B. to be vigilant

B. to completely control someone
C. to receive great honour
C. to burden someone with work
D. to make a significant difference.
D. to depend totally on someone
1124. A shot in the dark
1116. Wouldn't hurt a fly
A. To love to go out on adventures
A. to be coward B. to be very poor
B. To be able to work very quickly
C. to be inoffensive and harmless
C. To be very violent
D. to be indifferent
D. An attempt to guess something
1117. Dog in the manger. 65
1125. A small fry C. To dance and sing D. To be good at sport
A. unimportant B. weak 1135. Turn an honest penny.
C. little D. to praise others trumpeting A. Make a legitimate living/ to earn money honestly

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1126. Alphabet Soup B. To distribute money to needy people
A. incomprehensible or confusing mix C. Have a luxury living D. Become more miser
B. something outstandingly good 1136. A chill to the heart
C. fashionable and glamorous A. Caused anger B. Caused relief

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D. privileged people C. Aroused fear D. Awakened bitterness

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1127. Pick to pieces 1137. Set their face against the invader.
A. study something superficially A. Became enemies B. Turned away from
B. complete a work entirely C. Faced difficult D. Opposed strongly
C. to criticize harshly D. to pick the broken pieces 1138. Turns up her nose
1128. Pipe down
A. To ask someone to be loud
an A. Despises
C. Sees no harm in
B. Loves
D. Can just tolerate
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B. To ask someone to be quiet 1139. Dead letter.
C. To beat someone badly D. To assault someone A. Not well thought out B. No longer effective
1129. Cheek by jowl C. No longer available
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A. Very close together B. Arguing D. Not in keeping with the changing times
C. Teasing one another D. A. voiding one another 1140. Brown study
W

1130. To hail from A. Reverie B. Sleep

A. call B. receive C. Fear D. Dream
C. arrive D. come from 1141. Not playing with a full deck
h

1131. A cuckoo in the nest A. Someone who lacks intelligence.

A. One who likes to stay at home B. Happens very rarely
is

B. A. view from a high place C. To have no idea, do not know the answer to a
question
C. An unwelcomed intruder
gl

D. To not have enough resources

D. One who is chosen as the leader of the group
1142.Take a hike
1132. Had gone down the drain
En

A. Get increment in salary B. Get promoted

A. was lost forever B. dropped in the drain
C. Get dismissed from job D. Get lost
C. got washed away D. her money was safe
1143 . Shades of grey
1133. Hard and fast
A. Monotonous life
A. that is difficult to solve B. that can be altered
B. Dark side of something
C. that is very quick D. that cannot be altered
C. Not clear if right or wrong
1134. Merry as a cricket
D. A story with negative morals
A. To enjoy a game of cricket B. To be carefree
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1144. Pig in a poke C. to take whole heartedly D. to take seriously
A. To buy something without examining it first 1153. Lean and mean
B. To pet a pig at one’s house (a) To destroy something (b) To create something

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C. To thwart someone’s progress (c) Using only what is necessary
D. To act in reckless manner (d) Not afraid dangerous situations
1145. Alarums and Excursions 1154. Next to nothing
A. value for money and time (a) Hardly anything (b) To produce

a'
B. confused activity and uproar (c) Without answer (d) Reject without consideration

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C. source of fun or amusement 1155. Every trick in the book
D. derive excitement or pleasure from (a) Nothing Happening (b) Be optimistic
1146. A drop in a bucket (c) Try every possible way (d) Forgive someone
A. As much as possible B. Nothing at all 1156. Keep your eyes peeled
C. A handsome amount
D. A very insignificant amount
an (a) To watch carefully
(c) Looking forward
(b) Searching someone
(d) Running away
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1147 . Raining cats and dogs 1157. Get one's feet wet
A. To rain heavily B. To win a big lottery (a) To become serious
C. To get wealth beyond what one deserves (b) To understand correctly (c) To criticize
ith

D. To become filthy rich by honest means (d) To begin gaining experience/ become used to a
new situation
1148 . New kid on the block
1158. A bitter pill
W

A. New rules which are bound to fail.

(a) Facing unpleasant situation
B. A junior.
(b) Cause of trouble
C. A new social trend. D. A newcomer.
(c) To reveal a secret (d) Not to listen to
h

1149. To bait the hook to suit the fish

1159. Make a name for oneself
A. to prepare a box to pack the fish
is

(a) To gain fame (b) To disturb others

B. to do things to please others
(c) To help others (d) Escape from trouble
C. to look at things from other person’s point of view
gl

1160. Throw in the towel

D. to catch fish by
(a) Make all possible effort (b) Using any means
1150. Nose around
En

(c) Accept defeat (d) Ignore others

A. to ignore B. to lose
1161. To give vent to
C. to explore/ to search D. to cry about
(a) Express (b) Cause Trouble
1151. Argus eyed
(c) Lose Courage (d) Circulate
A. a pretence B. flatterer
1162. To get wind
C. short tempered D. observant
(a) To fly (b) To forget
1152. To take with a grain of salt
(c) Come to know (d) To tell
A. to view with skepticism B. to take with total belief
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1163. Meet one’s waterloo (c) To be in grave trouble (d) To go for a holiday
(a) Waste time here and there 1174. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed
(b) Going for journey (a) Not Agree with someone (b) Feeling unhappy

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(c) Meet ones final end and get defeated (c) Disrespect (d) To make promise
(d) Begin from scratch 1175. Put up with
1164. Hit the hay (a) to live with someone (b) to express something
(a) Go to bed (b) Go to play (c) to put in a higher position (d) tolerate

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(c) Go to bath (d) Going to school 1176. To give currency

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1165. Word of mouth (a) To make publicly known (b) To misinterpret
(a) To make promise (b) Wrong information (c) To bestow importance (d) To originate
(c) To spread by talking (d) To someone happy 1177. Queer Fish
1166. Bread and butter (a) Sea fish (b) Strange person
(a) One's income
(c) Very easy
(b) One's basic meal
(d) To dislike
an (c) Fashionable Man
1178. When the Church comes
(d) Cooked fish
R
1167. Food for thought (a) When desperate (b) When the Church is built
(a) Something to think about seriously (c) At the point of religious awakening
(b) Feeling good (c) Thinking about food (d) When the moment of decision arrives
ith

(d) Determination to solve a problem 1179. all and sundry

1168. In the nick of time (a) watchful (b) destroy
W

(a) Just in Time (b) Reach after job done (c) everyone (d) final
(c) Reach before time (d) Doing nothing 1180. Apple-pie order
1169. Make mouth water (a) a sudden shock (b) perfect order
h

(a) Arguing with someone (b) Make someone hungry (c) all belongings (d) cause of contention
(c) Make someone angry (d) Avoid conflict 1181. To put the cart before the horse
is

1170. To cast aspersions (a) to imagine a fine future

(a) To talk carefully (b) To talk secrets (b) to do things the wrong way
gl

(c) To make insulting remark (d) To run away (c) to have a private end to serve
1171. Off track (d) to have bitter enemies
En

(a) Speaking unnecessary (b) To lose focus 1182. Eye-wash

(c) Make mistake (d) Achieving impossible 1.By force 2.A pretence/ deceptive
1172. To call into question 3.Come to nothing 4.A secret
(a) To write a letter (b) To voice a strong protest 1183. Well disposed to
(c) To doubt (d) To scold 1.In fashion 2.To look sad
1173. To go to the wall 3.Friendly with somebody 4.Shortage
(a) To be ruined (b) To be idle
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1184. To give a good account of oneself 1195. To take to task
1.To act in a creditable way 2.To fight 1. In a dilemma 2. To be unwell
3.To happen 4.To get astounded 3. To be hostile 4. To scold

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1185. A blue stocking 1196. Not hold water
1.An educated lady 2.A bully 1. Not able to prove logical 2. Squander
3.A dead person 4.An extremely rich person 3. To occur to oneself 4. To understand
1186. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth 1197. Hang together

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1.Poor and ruined 2.To be worthless 1. Hopeful 2. To weaken the power

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3.Don't criticize 4.To give a gift 3. Support one another 4. To tell a secret
1187. Beside the mark 1198. In tune with
1.Outrageous 2.Dependent 1. About to collapse 2. To praise oneself
3.Irrelevant 4.Fascinating 3. To pacify the matter 4. In agreement with
1188. Window shopping
1.To feel dejected 2.To appreciate
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1199. To be nipped in the bud
1. To destroy in the very beginning
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3.To look at things displayed but not buying them 2. To be suspicious
4.To buy things 3. To abuse 4. To come to nothing
1189. Be down in the mouth 1200. To stand in good stead
ith

1. To feel dejected 2. In brief 1. To confess 2. To be helpful in need

3. Scattered things 4. Very important 3. To die 4. To praise
W

1190. Tall stories 1201. To give a wide berth

1. To get into trouble 2. To happen 1.To disclose 2.To agree
3. To write a long story 4. Exaggerated stories 3.To value 4.To avoid
h

1191. A Spartans life 1202. Palmy days

1. Life of an ascetic 2. To work together 1.Last creation 2.False hope
is

3. To continue 4. A lot of money 3.Official day 4.Prosperous

1192. To have too many things at a time 1203. To have feet of clay
gl

1. To make a speech 1.Large part 2.Secrets

2. Doing many things at a time 3.Full of faults 4.Extremely happy
En

3. To deceive 4. To make a request 1204. Keep one's powder dry

1193. To sail under false colours A. To be fussy B. To remain cautious
1. A hypocrite 2. To extinguish C. To be angry and violent D. To remain unmarried
3. In prefect situation 4. To listen with patience 1205. Between the devil and the deep sea
1194. To be up and doing A. A deep sea diver B. To be evil tempered
1. To be active 2. To be confused C. In a dilemma D. A man who is drowning
3. To end a conflict 4. To kill
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1206. To go beyond 1216. The royal road
A. To remain neutral B. To be busy over trifles A. An easy way B. A troublesome way
C. To be unreliable D. To exceed C. A grand idea D. A luxurious life style

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1207. Make merry 1217. Whiter than white
A. To enjoy a game of cricket B. To enjoy yourself A. Completely foolish B. Completely blank
C. To get married D. To be good at sport C. Customary D. Completely honest
1208. Fall through 1218. Going places

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A. Be unsuccessful B. Reduce A. To go to the home back B. Talented and successful

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C. Tear out D. Fall down C. To go on a visit To be angry
1209. A bee in your bonnet D. An adventurous event in life
A. Speak succinctly B. Stay up 1219. Royal shaft
C. Go wild D. Obsessed with an idea A. Royal treatment B. Royal food
1210. Fell all over
A. Ignored B. Clamour
an C. Bad or unfair treatment D. An expensive possession
1220. Out of whack.
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C. Over enthusiastic D. Tripped A. Vitiated B. Flawed
1211. Reinventing the wheel. C. Out of order/ not working properly D. Tired
A. Wasting time B. Construct a wheel 1221. To put a spanner in the works.
ith

C. Repeating thoughts D. Growing continuously A. Facilitate

1212. To break the back of anything B. Hobble / to prevent something from happening
smoothly
W

A. Perform the most difficult part

C. Codify D. Whip
B. Providing support C. Getting into fight
1222. Give up the ghost
D. Talking to people who are from diverse culture
A. Give up a fear B. Give up in the war
h

1213. Take a leaf out of one's book

C. To pass away / stop working
A. Copying content of an author
is

D. To rest for some time

B. Imitate or copy someone
1223. Thrust your nose in
C. leaves that are preserved in database for research
gl

A. Advise me about B. Be in opposition

D. Intervening other's business
C. Deal with D. Meddle officiously in
1214. To get bent out of shape
En

1224. Yeoman‘s service

A. To get perfect physique B. To get upset
A. Medical help B. Excellent work
C. To bend the rules
C. Social work D. Slow work
D. To stand alone and unique in a group
1225. Deaf ear
1215. Balloon goes up
A. Paid no heed B. Listened carefully
A. To be attentive
C. Turned his ear away D. Inaudible
B. A situation turning unpleasant/serious
C. A happy occasion D. Get up early
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1226. Stand on his feet A. Dishonest means B. Illegal means
A. To be physically strong B. To be independent C. Intelligent decisions D. Quick decisions
C. To stand erect D. To be successful 1237. Shook in their shoes

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1227. Making hay while the sun shines. A. Stamped the ground with their shoes
A. Taking advantage of a favourable opportunity B. Showed signs of anger
B. Earning money through dishonest means C. Trembled with fear D. Stood up to salute
C. Earning money at the cost of others 1238. Thee at thy word

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D. Taking advantage of the inflationary trends A. Listen to you carefully B. Do not believe you

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1228. Gave vent to their feelings. C. Feel angry with you D. Truly believe you
A. To express B. To emphasise 1239. Blue-eyed boys
C. To suppress D. To dismiss A. Royal children B. Young boys
1229. Man in the street C. Foreigners D. Favourites
A. The homeless man B. The ordinary man
C. The man who works on the street
an 1240. Green-eyed monster
A. Anger B. Hatred
R
D. The man who repairs roads C. Envy D. Jealousy
1230. Threw down the glove. 1241. To steer clear of
A. Accepted B. Defeat A. Drive carefully B. Avoid
ith

C. Rejected the prize D. Gave a challenge C. Explain clearly D. Escape

1231. Cut off without a shilling 1242. Stand-offish
W

A. Disinherited B. Snubbed A. Angry B. Hilarious

C. Gave only a shilling D. Sent away with a shilling C. Indifferent D. Unmanageable
1232. Turn your nose 1243. Heads will roll
h

A. Despises B. Sees no harm in A. Transfers will take place B. Heads will be cut oil
C. Can just tolerate D. To refuse to accept C. People will die D. Dismissals will occur
is

1233. High and dry 1244. No bones

A. Wounded B. alone A. Did not have any hesitation in
gl

C. Happy D. Neglected B. Did not have any faith in

1234. Currying favour C. Demanded compensation for
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A. Helping B. Favouring D. Had problems in

C. Dislike 1245. Cut no ice
D. Ingratiating oneself / Try to make someone like you A. Had no influence B. Did not hurt
1235. Face against C. No benefit D. Not make proud
A. Became enemies B. Turned away from 1246. Helter-skelter
C. Faced difficulty D. Opposed strongly A. In great fear B. In disorderly haste
1236. Sharp practices C. In haste D. In great sorrow
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1247. To run one down D. Resting on immature ideas
A. To be in a hurry B. To be quick 1258. Call names
C. To disparage D. Someone to run down a lane A. To praise B. To abuse

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1248. Stave off an open battle C. To respect D. To order
A. Postpone B. Wait and see 1259. Look sharp
C. Allow it to take its own course D. Prevent A. Be careful B. Make haste
1249. Pay through his nose C. Be punctual D. Be sensible

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A. Pay huge loans B. Pay a reasonable price 1260. Cloven hoof

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C. Pay an extremely high price D. Make a quick buck A. The evil intention B. The nice intention
1250. Out and out C. To do something religious
A. Totally B. Simply D. To help someone silently
C. Merely D. Slightly 1261. Cry for the moon
1251. Token strike
A. Total strike B. Carefully planned strike
an
A. To wish for something impossible
B. To wish for something accessible
R
C. Short strike held as a warning C. To try to have something by bad means
D. Sudden call of strike D. To waste efforts
1252. Look down upon 1262. Charley horse
ith

A. Sympathise with B. Hate intensely A. Very rapid B. Very weak

C. Be indifferent to D. Regard with contempt C. Stiffness D. Boldness
W

1253. Ever and anon 1263. By dint of

A. True promise B. False promise A. By means of B. By grace of
C. Frequent D. Occasionally C. By fear of D. By blessing of
h

1254. Die-hard 1264. Broken Reed

A. Very weak B. About to die A. Continue support B. Support that failed
is

C. Living life D. Persistent/ determined C. Support endlessly D. Broken into pieces

1255. By and by 1265. Brow Beat
gl

A. Soon B. Finally A. To bully B. To respect

C. Gradually D. Unexpectedly C. To praise D. To rebuke
En

1256. Carrot and stick policy 1266. Black and Blue

A. Reward and punishment B. Dishonest A. To put things in order B. To put things in disorder
C. Arrogant D. Selfish policy C. To trust someone D. To beat very badly
1257. Be built upon sand 1267. Bandy words
A. Established on insecure foundations A. To argue B. To request
B. Based on inexperience C. To give respect D. To be polite
C. Resting on cheap material
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1268. Away with the fairies 1278. A black sheep
A. Not facing reality B. On the basis of reality A) One who takes no share in profit
C. Shocking stage D. Very sad B) An ugly person C) An unlucky person

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1269. A pig in a poke D) Someone who is a disgrace to the rest of the group
A. Accept deal in a pressure 1279. At one fell swoop
B. Accept deal without knowing A) Without any doubt B) By chance
C. Accept deal after detail analysis C) In a single action D) By mistake

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D. Accept deal due to threat 1280. Back of beyond

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1270. Run its course A) A remote place B) Crowded place
A. Continue for a long time C) Religious place D) A busy place
B. Become very popular 1281. A bigger bang for your back
C. Develop and then come to its usual end A) Threat to your money B) More for your efforts
D. End very soon
1271. A load of cobblers
an C) More for your money
1282. Egg on
D) A big theft
R
A. Good news B. Very famous A) To urge somebody B) To eat more eggs
C. Rubbish D. Burden C) Hitting the gym D) To annoy
1272. Argus eyed 1283. Follow suit
ith

A. Doubtful B. Very Confident A) To act in a like manner

C. Very Calm D. Careful B) To follow somebody very closely
W

1273. First blush. C) To chase D) To be formal

A. First attempt B. First sight 1284. Lost in the clouds
C. First step D. First phase A) To imagine B) To doubt weather
h

1274. At a loss C) To feel happy D) Confused

A. At a business loss B. At a relation loss 1285. Odds and ends
is

C. To be unable to decide D. To be afraid A) Various items of different types and of little value
1275. For a song. B) Interesting endings
gl

A. Very cheaply B. On loan C) Often mistaken D) Very strange

C. At a loss D. Very easily 1286. Wry face
En

1276. All in all A) Disappointed look B) Burned face

A. Everything B. Particular thing C) Black person D) Happy face
C. same in all D. Call all at once 1287. Rock the boat
1277. In the red A) To be very energetic
A. Making money B) To be happy always
B. Losing money C) To upset the balance
C. In danger D. Pending money D) To be quick
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1288. Keep abreast of C. Very attractive D. Very useful
A) To not waste time in waiting 1297. Join the club
B) Stay up-to –date with the recent developments A. To take revenge B. Satisfy with others

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C) To live within one's means D) None of the above C. Excited to invite D. Sympathy to others
1289. Be given the axe 1298. Name will be mud.
(A) To loose job (B) To be ruined A. Good appreciation B. Made celebrity
(C) To die (D) To be suspicious C. Bad reputation D. Got award

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1290. Go cold turkey 1299. Hole and corner

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A. To become a coward A. Strict B. Servile
B. To stop doing or using something C. Secret D. Suspicious
C. Abruptly and completely D. Indifferent 1300. Go dutch
1291. To talk turkey A. Divide the costs B. Pay for each other's meal
A. To have a power nap
C. Not to pursue something at which they are unlikely
to be successful.
an
B. Don't give up the day job C. Go together
1301. Hanging fire
D. Drive together
R
1. Delay in taking a decision 2. Hotly debated
D. To discuss something honestly and directly 3. In danger 4. Ignored
1292. Fat chance 1302. Like a dog with two tails.
ith

1. Very little or no possibility A. very morose B. very enthusiastic

2 . A great opportunity C. very greedy D. very happy
3 . Something likely to happen
W

1303. Said a mouthful

4. An unfavourable time A. lengthy remark B. angry remark
1293. Throw someone under the bus C. abusive remark D. precise remark
A. To make someone meet with the accident
h

1304. Cold feet

B. Cause someone else to suffer in order to save A. unwell B. afraid
is

oneself
C. hesitant D. excited
C. To push someone before a moving vehicle
1305. Clear the air
gl

D. To be a traveller or the one who travels a lot

A. reduce pollution B. discuss openly
1294. Cup of Joe
C. reveal feelings D. be untruthful
En

A. A cup with Joe printed on it

1306. Laid it on the line
B. A cup of coffee C. A cup of tea
A Scold B Be disappointed
D. A difficult situation for someone
C Speak frankly D Resigned
1295. Knuckle sandwich
1307. out of the top drawer.
A. A cheerful person B. A dish which is tasteless
(a) of great wealth (b) of high social standing
C. A delicious sandwich D. A punch in the mouth.
(c) of considerable education
1296. Can of worms
(d) of great intellectual ability
A. More easy way B. Most difficult issue 74
1308. Top up their grants (c) To be careful of one’s accounts
(a) stay with (b) keep to (d) To be careful of one’s personality
(c) add to (d) get to 1318. duck to water.

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1309. top dog around (a) like taking the duck to water
(a) the most arrogant person (b) like bursting out suddenly
(b) the most important person (c) like dropping the duck in the water
(c) the most popular person (d) like easily and naturally speaking

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(d) the most unusual person 1319. made away with

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1310. thin on top. (a) earned
(a) losing his hair (c) losing his popularity (b) ran away with/ escape with something stolen
(b) losing his memory (d) losing his strength (c) squandered (d) saved
1311. As thick as two short planks. 1320. let off steam
(a) very quiet
(c) very wooden
(b) very slow
(d) very stupid
an (a) to release tension
(c) to show approval
(b) to show anger
(d) to show enthusiasm
R
1312. Thin time of it. 1321. to feel pulse
(a) finding it difficult without friends (a) find views (b) enlighten
(b) finding it difficult without support (c) argue with (d) guide
ith

(c) finding it difficult without help 1322. Deadwood

(d) finding it difficult without money (a) Insensitive (b) Dead
W

1313. Make a killing in the stock market. (c) Emotionless

(A) Lose money quickly (B) Plan a murder quickly (d) People or things who are no longer useful
(C) Murder someone quickly (D) Make money quickly 1323. batten down the hatches
h

1314. Up to your ears (a) stay in-door (b) prepare for a difficult situation
(A) To ignore (B) To forget (c) go somewhere safe (d) face the obstacles
is

(C) To be busy with or deeply involved in a thing 1324. go at equal speed

(D) To criticise (a) get away from (b) put up with
gl

1315. To be at one’s finger’s end (c) keep up with (d) race against
(a) To be hopeless (b) To be highly perplexed 1325. To cool one’s heels :
En

(c) To be completely conversant with (a) To rest for sometime

(d) To count things (b) To give no importance to someone
1316. To be old as the hills : (c) To remain in a comfortable position
(a) To be very ancient (b) To be wise and learned (d) To be kept waiting for sometime
(c) To be old but foolish (d) Not being worth the age 1326. Be in the mire :
1317. To mind one’s P’s and Q’s : (a) Be under debt (b) Be in love
(a) To be cautious (b) To be accurate and precise (c) Be in difficulties (d) Be uneasy
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1327. to carve out a niche (C) To be proud of oneself (D) To limit one’s feelings
(a) became a sculptor (b) did the best he could do 1336. Keep tabs on
(c) destroyed his career (A) To keep under observation (B) To do something

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(d) developed a specific position for himself (C) To follow strictly (D) To steal something
1328. to the letter. 1337. In the teeth of
(a) about writing letters (b) written in the letter (A) In the end (B) Real cause
(c) Exactly and precisely (d) very thoughtfully (C) In the face of (D) To chase

a'
1329. Along in years 1338. To go to the dogs

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(A) Getting tired (B) Getting old (A) To come to grief (B) To go begging
(C) Becoming successful (D) Long time (C) To be ruined (D) To make excuses
1330. A babe in the woods 1339. To talk shop
(A) Someone who is young (A) To bore others with one’s talk.
(B) Someone who cuts trees
(C) Someone who is innocent/ naïve in a dangerous
situation
an (B) To talk of something interesting.
(C) To talk exclusively of one’s own business.
R
(D) To talk of relevant things.
(D) Someone in danger 1340. Chicken feed
1331. A gala day (A) A small amount of money (B) A lot of food
ith

(A) A rainy day (B) A day of festivity (C) A group of people gathering together
(C) A day of brief (D) A relevant day (D) coward
1332. To Beef up
W

1341. To kick up a row

(A) To make something stronger (A) To cause a disturbance (B) To live with patience
(B) To have fun (C) To break a queue (D) To compete
(C) To go crazy
h

1342. To wash one’s dirty linen in public

(D) None of the above (A) To wash one’s clothes in the open
is

1333. Few and far between (B) To do something ugly in public

(A) Very very distant (B) Far and away (C) To abuse the passers by
gl

(C) Few in number but closely placed (D) To discuss dirty and scandalous matter of personal
(D) Both few in number and distant nature the presence of strangers
En

1334. Light fingered person 1343. whale of time

(A) A person who is soft and tender. a. To enjoy yourself very much b. To enjoy life
(B) A person whose handwriting is good. c. To enjoy leisure time d. To enjoy with loved ones
(C) A person who is a good artist. 1344. candle at both ends
(D) A person who is a thief. A. To exhaust oneself by working too much
1335. himself to himself B. becoming overgenerous
(A) To remain silent C. To pass time D. enthusiasm
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1345. strike gold C. A costly items D. A possession of high value
A. To have great success with something 1354. scream blue murder
B. To discover gold A. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid

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C. Good luck B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue
D. Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or C. Suffer from persecution complex
information D. Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
1346. run into rough weather 1355. small talk

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A. create problems B. encounter difficulties A. whispering B. backbiting
C. confuse matters D. makes things difficult

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C. gossip D. light conversation
1347. have your cake and eat it too. 1356. die is cast
A. Enjoy forever B. Have it both ways A. project is over B. decision is made
C. Run away from responsibility D. selfish C. death is inevitable D. cloth has been dyed
1348. Salad days
A. The period when one is young and inexperienced
B. Difficult times
an 1357. A Rift in the lute.
A. caused unnecessary worries
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B. brought about disharmony
C. Old days D. Happy days C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
1349. power behind the throne D. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
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A. The person who had the real control and power 1358. Did good turn
B. The acknowledged leader A. returned my kindness B. did an act of kindness
C. The person who controlled the monarch
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C. improved my prospects D. became suddenly good

D. The person who advised the queen 1359. standing up
1350. sauce for the goose. A. Boosting the claims of
A. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also
h

B. Championing the cause of

be for a woman
C. Seeking help of others for
is

B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce

D. Moving about with
C. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
1360. cut to the quick
gl

D. In a hurry
A. surprised B. hurt intensely
1351. lynch law
C. annoyed D. irritated
En

A. law of the mob B. law of the underworld

1361. put in a word
C. law of the constitution D. law of the parliament
A. introduce B. assist
1352. tread on the toes
C. support D. recommend
A. To offend or insult someone
1362. rank and file
B. To follow them grudgingly
A. the official machinery B. the ordinary members
C. To treat them indifferently D. To be kicked by them
C. the majority D. the cabinet ministers
1353. worth a jew's eye
A. Not a worthy possession B. unnecessary 77
1363. Bite the dust 1372. To give/get the bird
A. in agreement B. angry A. To get the awaited B. To have good luck
C. indebted D. To be killed C. To send away/dismissed D. To get the impossible

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1364. Run amok 1373. To get into a scrape
A. Energetic A. To get into a muddle
B. To behave without control in a wild way B. To find oneself in an awkward predicament
C. become annoyed D. feel disgusted C. To get into irritating circumstances

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1365. Figure out D. To be trapped in a conspiracy

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A. Imagine B. Give birth 1374. To have brush with
C. Understand D. Depend A. To start painting
1366. By the skin of one's teeth B. To have good and pleasing terms
A. Hardly B. In time C. To be impressed D. To have a slight encounter
C. Hurriedly D. Only just
1367. To catch somebody on the hop
an 1375. To set the people by ears
A. To box the people
R
A. To give someone a surprise B. To insult and disgrace the people
B. To catch somebody off guard C. To punish heavily D. To excite people to a quarrel
C. To stand in the way of someone 1376. To make the grade
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D. To catch somebody suddenly A. To fail in a task

1368. To cross swords B. To get good marks in an examination
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A. To fight B. To defend C. To come out successful

C. To kill D. To rob D. To make good one's previous loss
1369. To have an easy time of it 1377. To tempt providence
h

A. To take the world lightly B. To indulge in frivolities A. To invite punishment B. To achieve a fortune
C. To squander away resources C. To take reckless risks D. To have God's favour
is

D. To have no problems and difficulties 1378. To haul over the coals

1370. To stand to one's guns A. To put hand in a wrong task
gl

A. To keep the guns close to oneself even amid B. To throw into the fire
danger C. To put to task D. To say the wrong words
En

B. To persevere when hardships press 1379. To give chapter and verse for a thing
C. To maintain dignified and unbending attitude
A. To produce the proof of something
D. To maintain one's position B. To eulogize the qualities of a thing
1371. To take a leap in the dark C. To make publicity of a thing
A. To take risk B. To hazard oneself D. To attach artificial value to a thing
C. To do a task secretly
D. To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the
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1380. To turn the other cheek C. To banish from one's mind a thought
A. To sulk and suffer D. To proceed cautiously so as to avoid risks and
dangers
B. To respond to violence with violence

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1389. To pay one back in the same coin
C. To respond to violence with non-violence
A. To provoke a person to quarrel
D. To be indifferent to peace overtures
B. To offer another polite attention
1381. To keep the ball rolling
C. To retaliate
A. To earn more and more B. To work constantly

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D. To give a word of encouragement or praise to
C. To keep the activity going
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D. To make the best use of
1390. Queer somebody's pitch
1382. To pull one's socks up
A. Upset one's plan B. Reprimand him
A. To prepare B. To try hard
C. Check him D. Work him up
C. To get ready D. To depart
1383. To plough the sands
A. To work hard to achieve one's aim
an 1391. To take the wind out of another's sails
A. To manouevre to mislead another on the high seas
B. To cause harm to another
R
B. To afford hope or ground for expecting a good
C. To defeat the motives of another
result
D. To anticipate another and to gain advantage over
C. To busy oneself in a way which cannot lead to any
him
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profitable result
1392. To live in clover
D. To advance one's position in life
A. To live in great comfort and luxury
1384. To drink like a fish
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B. To live a carefree life

A. To drink little B. To drink alone
C. To be surrounded by cares and worries
C. To be a drunkard
D. To live in great difficulty
D. To drink in the company of others
h

1393. To carry the coal to Newcastle

1385. Foam in the mouth
A. To work hard B. To finish a job
is

A. Bitten by a snake B. To reveal the secret

C. To do unnecessary things D. To do menial jobs
C. To be furious D. To be in the extreme hatred
gl

1394. Pin-money
1386. To make umbrage
A. Bribery B. Money paid for compensation
A. To feel depressed B. To be offended
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C. Alimony
C. To be satisfied D. To be pleased
D. Allowance made to a lady for her expenses
1387. Hush money
1395. To turn the cover
A. Money overdue B. Easy money
A. To take a new way of life B. To work hard
C. Money earned by wrong means
C. To pass the crises D. To hide the reality
D. Bribe paid to secure silence
1396. To turn amuck
1388. To disabuse one's mind
A. To run a race B. To run about in frenzy
A. To conceal something
C. To feel exhausted D. To run to somebody's help
B. To remove a misapprehension
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1397. To keep the wolf away from the door C. To act in a friendly way D. To stop talking and start
A. To ward off poverty or hunger 1405. To rip up old sores
B. To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person A. To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten

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C. To keep safe B. To censure someone in strong terms
D. To hold the difficulties and dangers in check C. To strain one's thoughts to the most
1398. In double-quick time D. To preserve oneself from harm
A. Steadily B. Very quickly 1406. Hard-pressed

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C. Gradually D. Much time A. Bewildered B. Insulted

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1399. A bull in a china shop C. Hard discipline D. In difficulties
A. A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful 1407. To play on a fiddle
things of life A. To play upon a musical instrument
B. A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming B. To play an important role C. To be busy over trifles
innocent people
C. A person who becomes too excited where no
excitement is warranted
an D. To be busy over important matter
1408. To mind one's P's and Q's
R
D. A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and A. To be cautious B. To be accurate and precise
care are required C. To be careful of one's accounts
1400. Get down to brass tacks D. To be careful of one's personality
ith

A. Start unravelling the mystery 1409. To speak daggers

B. Begin to discuss secret matters A. To abuse someone B. To indulge in voracious talks
C. Begin to talk in plain, straight forward terms
W

C. To speak to a person with hostility

D. Discuss about the important or basic facts of a D. To get angry
situation
1410. To talk shop
1401. By fair means or foul
h

A. To talk nonsense B. To talk reasonably

A. Without using common sense
C. To talk about business or professional affairs
is

B. Without difficulty
D. To abuse someone
C. In any way, honest or dishonest
1411. To get the hang of a thing
gl

D. Having been instigated

A. To know a secret
1402. To oil the knocker
B. To understand the technique of something
En

A. To instigate a person to do a job

C. To find the cause of something
B. To do a work with increased pace
D. To retaliate
C. To tip the office-boy D. To revive old enmity
1412. To go to each other hammer and tongs
1403. Grease someone’s palm
A. To fight with weapons B. To argue noisily
A. To bribe B. To talk softly
C. To hug each other
C. Ransom to an enemy D. Money for compensation
D. To go crazy about meeting each other
1404. To cut the cackle
A. To humiliate B. To annoy someone 80
1413. A man of weight C. cleared D. rejected
A. A fat person 1423. goes to dogs.
B. To truthful and trustworthy man A. goes mad B. is insulted

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C. A man of importance D. A notorious man C. is ruined D. becomes brutal
1414. Pell-mell 1424. To spruce up
A. In hurried disorder B. Gaiety and excitement A. to jump with enthusiasm
C. Extremely worried D. In danger B. to burst out on someone C. to get ready fast

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1415. To hold a brief for D. to make to look cleaner, neater, or more attractive

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A. To reveal information B. To hurry 1425. Chicken scratch
C. To stay on for a brief period A. wounds due to scratch of chicken
D. To defend someone B. very poor chicken dish
1416. To put one on one's mettle C. very poor handwriting which is difficult to read
A. To rouse one to do one's best
B. To ruin somebody C. To discourage a person
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D. very messy garden
1426. To sleep with the fishes
R
D. To incite a person to fight A. Always be in a dream world
1417. To ride hell for Leather B. To make absurd excuses
A. To ride with furious speed C. To sleep peacefully D. To be dead
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B. To adopt false means to succeed 1427. To be pushing up daisies

C. To work hard for a small accomplishment A. To get up feeling fresh B. To be dead and buried
W

D. To earn money by all means C. To smell like flowers D. Once beautiful but now ugly
1418. to rock the boat. 1428. Late in the day
A. create possibilities B. conspire against A. too old to work B. too ripe to eat
h

C. upset the balance D. agitate against C. too dark to see anything

1419. clinched the issue. D. too delayed to be of any use
is

A. closed B. decided 1429. Draw a blank

C. finished D. started A. be unsuccessful B. be happy about something
gl

1420. hole and corner method. C. be unable to sketch D. be lucky in a game

A. obscure B. usual 1430. an old hand
En

C. underhand/ honest D. clever A. experienced B. aged

1421. person after my own heart. C. weak D. forgetful
A.an object of mockery B.an emotional man 1431. Put to the sword
C. a happy go lucky fellow A. To put the sword back in scabbard
D. exactly to one's own liking B. To put someone to test
1422. threw cold water C. To be slain or executed D. To threaten someone
A. encouraged B. discouraged
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1432. On the ball 1438. Hang in there
A. To be very close to a specific outcome or condition A. Continue doing something difficult with
determination.
B. Healing or getting well

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B. To do something pointless
C. Knowledgeable and competent
C. To get upset D. Ignore someone
D. Exactly on time
1439. In high dudgeon
1433. To shrug off
A. Very ugly B. High pride
A. To deal with something easily & successfully.

a'
C. Resentfully D. Enthusiastically
B. To dismiss, ignore, or minimize the importance of
someone or something. 1440. Go to seed

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C. To fail to understand correctly. A. Become inspirational for a group of people
D. To malign image of someone. B. Become untidy due to a lack of care
1434. Think on feet C. Go to an unknown place to find peace
A. To act quickly to get the things you want.
B. To interpret what someone is thinking.
C. To have good ideas and make decisions quickly in a
an D. Get attention
1441. Come unglued
A. To achieve something easily
R
difficult situation. B. To visit a place again and again
D. To be able to face anything. C. To live happily
ith

1435. In for a penny, in for a pound D. To lose one's composure

A. to ask someone what they are thinking about. 1442. Pull for
B. To be firmly committed to a particular course of A. To discourage
W

action
B. To encourage
C. A person with no value
C. Slumber
D. To be convinced that something is likely to happen
D. To be embarrassed
h

1436. Boil the ocean

1443. Dress the part
A. keep people interested in ideas or plans.
is

A. To look shabby B. To look suitable

B. to cause someone to be very angry
C. To do a sin D. To suffer from illness
gl

C. try to do something difficult or impossible

1444. Like a dog with two tails
D. failure to accept, acknowledge, or act against a
problematic situation A. To work on two opportunities simultaneously
En

1437. A rare bird B. To get extremely confused

A. An exceptional person or thing C. To not let enjoy others D. To be very happy
B. People having similar characters, interests, or 1445. Scope out
beliefs A. To be out of the competition
C. A broad perspective on something B. To avoid a situation
D. Someone who causes trouble C. To make a preliminary inspection D. To go out

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1446. What a small world 1455. Up and doing
A. What a coincidence B. What a challenging task A. To be expressive B. Active again
C. What a narrow space D. What a beautiful place C. To reprimand D. To fall asleep

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1447. Down the road 1456. To have a brush with
A. In future B. In the past A. To ask someone to brush his teeth
C. At present D. No particular time B. To start cleaning C. To go through a dilemma
1448. Raising eyebrows D. To nearly encounter someone

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A. To show surprise/ shock B. Criticize 1457. Hang up one’s hat

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C. Support D. Instruct A. To take up residence somewhere
1449. Step up the plate B. To accept a challenge
A. Take control B. Take a job C. To start deceiving a community of people
C. Take a responsibility for doing something difficult D. To go on an unplanned trip
D. Take an opportunity
1450. The Holy Grail
an 1458. Chew the fat
A. To work hard B. To chew in an unpleasant manner
R
A. The pious place of worship C. To gossip D. To remove a difficulty
B. An important object or goal 1459. Turn the corner
C. A very important place A. To flatter enough to gain an advantage
ith

D. Someone's destination of life B. Pass the critical point successfully

1451. Ball is in your court C. To turn upset suddenly
W

A. Be happy at the dance / ball room D. Fail to recover a difficult phase of life
B. It's up to you to make the decision 1460. Heavy tidings
C. A very powerful person A. Bad news B. An overwhelming state
h

D. Not speaking directly about an issue C. An innovative act D. Unexpected venture

1452. Pardon my French 1461. Dog’s chance
is

A. Forgive me for being forgetful A. A required opportunity B. Miserable life

B. Excuse my inappropriate choice C. To look shabby D. No hope at all
gl

C. Repeat a statement twice 1462. Forty winks

D. Excuse my inappropriate language (a) Winking forty times (b) Sleep disorders
En

1453. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours (c) Long sleeping hours
A. Mutual favour B. Mutual understanding (d) A short sleep during the day
C. Mutual respect D. Mutual disliking 1463. Life in the raw
1454. Bend one’s ear (a) Life in its natural, unembellished state
A. A mild punishment B. To go for a long walk (b) Life at its easiest
C. To talk to one for a long time (c) Life that is complex (d) A daredevil's life
D. To do something without any permission
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1464. A paper tiger (c) Working under furniture
(a) A person or thing that appears threatening but is (d) Making or receiving payments surreptitiously
ineffectual 1471. At the drop of a hat

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(b) To threaten someone but do no harm (a) Clumsy person who drops hats everywhere
(c) Environmental protection paper-work (b) Suddenly and without much thought
(d) To speak to people in a roaring voice (c) Do something without much pressure
1465. Penny-wise and pound-foolish (d) A happy and easygoing teen

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(a) Wise to spend each penny carefully 1472. Born to the purple
(b) Careful about small amounts but careless about

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A. Born in a poor family
large amounts
B. Born into royalty
c) People who don't understand the importance of
each penny C. Born with exceptional qualities
d) Careful about large amounts but careless about D. Born to be famous
small amounts
1466. Pin back your ears
(a) To listen carefully to something
an 1473. By the seat of one's pants
A. When one is saved in the nick of time
R
B. Your future depends on what choices you make
(b) Person or organization that pins important issues now
(c) To keep yourself away from hearing had stuff C. To do something using one's own experience and
ith

judgement
(d) To clean your ears with a pin
D. Nothing worthwhile can be achieved if you sit in
1467. Turncoat one place
(a) Expert at altering coats
W

1474. Curiosity killed the cat

(b) Someone who deserts one group to join another A. A person who constantly keeps asking questions is
(c) A truly dishonest person avoided by everybody
(d) Going round and round in a court of law B. Everybody has a fatal weakness
h

1468. Say your piece C. Being inquisitive about other people's affairs may
is

get you into trouble

(a) Speak but don't listen stances
D. Everyone feels like killing a nagging person
(b) Speak in a talkative manner
gl

1475. Zero tolerance

(c) Make your argument piece by piece
(a) Accuracy is paramount
(d) Express your opinion
En

(b) Non-acceptance of antisocial behaviour

1469. Top-notch
(c) No return without risk (d) No problem at all
(a) The highest marking on a tree or a building
1476. Flesh and blood
(b) Person or organization that attracts only the top
(c) Of highest possible quality (a) a very gory murder scene
(d) Person of integrity (b) a lot of hard work
1470. Under the table (c) loss of lives in battle
(a) Work under difficult circumstances (d) A person's physical body and their needs.
(b) Working undercover 84
1477. To go for broke (d) Play games with the lives of other people and see
them run aimlessly
(a) to risk everything in an all-out effort
1483. Whistle in the dark
(b) failure in relationship or partnership

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(a) Pretend to be unafraid
(c) losing all money in an effort to revive a failing
(b) A ray of hope in the worst of times
business
(c) See a ghost while dreaming
(d) to start again after failing in a business
(d) Be blind and fall into a trap
1478. To go the extra mile

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1484. Sow wild oats
(a) to get an unexpected bonus
(a) To make someone fool

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(b) to make a special effort to achieve something
(b) To make space to red
(c) to lose one’s way and walk aimlessly
(c) To take revenge
(d) a vehicle which is very fuel
(d) To waste time by doing foolish things
1479. Fixed in one’s ways
(a) not wanting to change how one does things
(b) one will succeed if one does not change their
an
1485. Adam’s ale
(a) Gift
(c) Water
(b) Food
(d) Belongings
R
path
1486. Damp squib
(c) trapped in a particular unpleasant situation
(a) Complete failure (b) Complete knowledge
(d) a dilemma of two different paths
ith

(c) To motivate (d) To squander money

1480. Fuddy-duddy
1487. To have something on the brain
(a) An ill mannered person that one accepts willingly
because he/she is a very dear friend (a) To be obsessed with something
W

(b) a person who is very old-fashioned and (b) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
conservative (c) To unable to solve a particularly difficult
(c) a shoddy work (d) a very confusing situation philosophical problem
h

1481. Graveyard shift (d) To think wistfully about past life

is

(a) to work in a very scary place 1488. In bad taste

(b) a place where one is forced to work so hard that it (a) Not suitable or offensive
gl

almost kills you (b) To be a bad cook

(c) to work with a team where everybody else is very (c) To have a poor choice of fashion style
lazy
En

(d) To express honest harsh opinion about

(d) a work shift that runs through the early morning
hours someone or something
1482. Rat race 1489. To have at one’s fingertips
(a) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic (a) To be very fast on the keyboard
pleasure out of it (b) To be adroit with a percussion musical instrument
(b) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like (c) Recall of factual information at one’s command
animals
(d) To carefully note down minute details
(c) A way of life in which people are caught up in a
fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power 85
1490. To not have a clue (c) Laugh hysterically (d) Take a big bite
(a) To be extremely poor (b) To fail an examination 1498. Let something slip through one’s fingers
(c) To lose confidence at the last moment (a) Lose a wedding ring

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(d) To not know about something (b) Not be able to understand a difficult concept
1491. Out of date (c) Let go of certain unpleasant things
(a) Not have time; very busy (d) to waste an opportunity to achieve something
(b) Not stick to the schedule 1499. Learn by heart

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(c) Fail to find a partner (d) Old-fashioned (a) To memorize something

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1492. It goes without saying (b) Love something terribly
(a) To Silently bear the injustice (c) Learn a lesson by making a mistake
(b) Something which is implied to be obvious (d) Learn to control or hide your true feelings
(c) There is no point in doing something after 1500. Out at the elbows
you are told to do it
(d) Break long relationship with someone
an (a) By all means
(c) Poor
(b) Old
(d) Forever
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1493. To let someone off 1501. A nig - nog
(a) To let someone fall (a) Watchful (b) Very old
(b) To leave someone in his present state (c) A fool (d) Rich
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(c) To release someone from blame 1502. Set the tone for something
(d) To refuse to answer (a) Right tune and harmony
W

1494. Call it a day (b) To establish a particular mood or character

(a) To start a job wishing for success. (c) Musical Note (d) Orchestra in full swing
(b) To take a break or a holiday. 1503. Fling away
h

(c) Assign different days to different tasks. a. to have an affair b. to flare up

(d) To declare the end of a task c. to throw aside violently d. to swing
is

1495. Get the message 1504. Stick by

(a) Understand what is implied by a remark or action a. to criticise closely b. stand by someone
gl

(b) Communicate using a secret language c. to paste d. to pass by

(c) Find it difficult to understand a different language 1505. Wink at
En

(d) Fire someone from a job a. to tease somebody b. to like someone

1496. Make an ass out of c. to pretend not to see d. to stare at
(a) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid 1506. To be on the wane
(b) Work very hard like a donkey a. to complain
(c) Be smart but act dumb (d) Make a mistake b. to be sick
1497. Gnash your teeth c. to be on boat d. to be diminishing
(a) Express rage (b) Brush your teeth
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1507. To give a person the cold shoulder d. to busy oneself in an unprofitable proposition
a. to offer someone ice-cream b. to be humble 1517. To rip up old sores
c. to threaten d. to treat coldly a. to destroy something b. to act cruelly

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1508. To get one’s back up c. to reopen a quarrel d. to inflict pain on someone
a. to become irritated b. to sit straight 1518. To rate soundly
c. to act proud d. to give support a. to censure strongly b. to acquire heavy profits
1509. To feather one’s nest c. to be at peace d. to assure somebody

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a. to build one’s house 1519. To run in the same groove

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b. to enrich oneself when opportunity knocks a. to have a pleasant time
c. to harbor ill-feelings b. to run away from somebody
d. to acquire something in abundance c. to be in the same situation
1510. To strike oil d. to advance in harmony
a. to have found an oil well
c. to have a close escape
b. to have lucky success
d. to be unsuccessful
an 1520. To be no chicken
a. to be brave b. to be honest
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1511. To talk shop c. to be no longer young d. to be childish
a. to talk a lot 1521. To take to one’s bed
b. to use phrases peculiar to one’s employment a. to be very attached to one’s belongings
ith

c. to like to shop d. to lie b. to lie in bed due to illness

1512. To draw a line c. to fight with one’s husband
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a. to fix a limit b. to caution someone d. to agree with someone

c. to be stern d. to insult someone 1522. To stand on ceremony
1513. A swan song a. to celebrate an occasion in a grand way
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a. melodious song b. disharmonious display b. to be extravagant c. to get married

c. Utterance/statement made just before death or d. to treat with cold rigid civility
is

retirement 1523. To be at sixes and sevens

d. concocted tale a. to be undecided b. to be a great success
gl

1514. A white elephant c. to be certain d. to give away generously

a. precious thing b. uncommon event 1524. To break the ice
En

c. unprofitable possession d. a rare phenomenon a. a strong man b. to start a quarrel

1515. Knit one’s brows
c. to break the awkward silence d. to become violent
a. to disappoint someone b. to frown 1525. Put one’s foot down
c. to have a headache d. to express discontentment a. to demand b. to take rest
1516. To plough the sands c. to be firm about something
a. to be extremely accomplished d. to do something stupid
b. to be resourceful c. to be dejected
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1526. To hit below the belt 3. To do something carefully 4. To reach the end
1. To hit someone boldly 2. To attack after warning 1536. Full of hot air
3. To hit off the mark 4. To attack in an unfair manner 1. Talking nonsense 2. Talking proudly

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1527. To meet one’s Waterloo 3. Being hot tempered 4. Being too proud
1. To make a foolish choice 2. To experience defeat 1537. To take stock of
3. To meet a friend 4. To win a match 1. To assess 2. To discuss
1528. To have an axe to grind 3. To assemble 4. To modify

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1. To have an indomitable task to accomplish 1538. Don’t put all your eggs in the same basket

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2. To have access to top levels of authority 1. Don’t share your wealth with others
3. To have adequate means of subsistence 2. Don’t buy too many things at one time
4. To have a selfish motive in doing something 3. Don’t invest in loss making propositions
1529. Keep your head 4. Don’t concentrate all your resources in one place
1. Be furious
3. Protect yourself
2. Remain calm
4. Respect yourself
an 1539. On tenterhooks
1. Alert and enthusiastic 2. Anxious and tense
R
1530. To turn the corner 3. Happy and joyous 4. Neutral and undecided
1. To go back to the past 2. To change one’s goal 1540. Not make head or tail
3. To pass the critical stage 1. very unusual and strange
ith

4. To wait for an opportunity 2. not find something interesting

1531. To rise like a phoenix 3. not able to understand anything
W

1. To behave like a royal 2. To set on fire 4. very boring and not at all fun
3. To emerge with a new life 4. To be modest 1541. Not mince words
1532. A square deal 1. Not to be honest
h

1. An advantageous deal 2. A false claim 2. Not to come directly to the point

3. A fair and honest deal 4. An unfruitful plan 3. To speak in a direct way
is

1533. Against one’s grain 4. To speak in a garbled way

1. Against one’s nature 2. Against the society 1542. Read between the lines
gl

3. Against the law 4. Against one’s family 1. Make a great effort to read
1534. To read between the lines 2. Read each and every word
En

1. To criticise the writer’s style 3. Discern the hidden meaning in the text
2. To interrupt someone while reading 4. Skip pages and read fast
3. To read each line carefully 1543. Wear your heart on your sleeve
4. To understand the implied meaning 1. To keep a secret
1535. Miss the boat 2. To show your true emotions
1. To lose an opportunity 3. To look attractive 4. To love someone secretly
2. To settle down at a place
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1544. On cloud nine (d) Feeling disappointment
1. Extremely happy and excited 1552. The feathers fly
2. Crazy and foolish 3. Knowledgeable and wise (a) To add more success to one's career

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4. Very far away from home (b) To fight and argue a lot
1545. Feet of Clay (c) To lead a carefree life
a. Very soft feet b. Difficulty in running (d) To get into a romantic relationship
c. Slow in actions d. Hidden faults 1553. Treading on eggshells

a'
1546. Be out for the count (a) Taking care of eggs to save the lives of young
chicks

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(a) Sleeping deeply (b) Counting money carefully
(b) Intending to grow very fast
(c) To count each step one takes
(c) Making best bets in one's trade
(d) To be very happy
(d) To be careful in speech and actions
1547. Go by the book
(a) To buy a book of one's choice
(b) To understand the book
an 1554. A foregone conclusion
(a) A generous gift
(c) An obvious speculation
(b) A confusing idea
(d) An inevitable result
R
(c) To follow someone who reads books
1555. Hole and corner
(d) To follow rules exactly
A. strict B. servile
1548. Double-talk
ith

C. secret D. suspicious
(a) Interfering while someone is talking
1556. Wet behind the ears
(b) Speaking with double meaning
A. Lacking experience B. Fearful
W

(c) Speaking to confuse people and avoid truth

C. Obedient D. Honest
(d) Talking repeatedly and annoying people
1557. A wet blanket
1549. At somebody's elbow
1. A person who spoils other people's fun
h

(a) To be dominated by someone

2. A person who is enthusiastic
(b) To be near someone in order to help
is

3. An unwelcome guest 4. An unpleasant experience

(c) To be kept in house
1558. Losing ground
(d) To make people important
gl

1. Becoming deeply engraved

1550. Everyone and his brother
2. Becoming less acceptable
(a) An individual and all his relatives
En

3. Acquiring power 4. Continuing as before

(b) To think about universal brotherhood
1559. Shed light on
(c) A large number of people
1. To reduce weight 2. To explain a situation
(d) To treat people as relatives
3. To disconnect electricity 4. To light a fire
1551. Feel the pinch
1560. Hit a brick wall
(a) Being hurt and wounded by someone
1. Use unfair tactics 2. Hit someone with a brick
(b) To remain silent on injustice
3. Go to sleep 4. Encounter an obstacle
(c) Having financial problems all of a sudden
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1561. Lock horns 1568. Swim with the tide
1. Fight with someone 2. Defeat someone 1. Accept your fault
3. Find a mate 4. Make a team 2. Going for a swim during the high tide

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1562. Be in someone’s shoes 3. Do something again and again
1. put on someone’s shoes 4. Agree with the popular opinion
2. face the same situation as another person 1569. follow suit
3. buy the same brand of shoes as another person 1. do the same as others 2. try a costume

a'
4. accept someone’s shoes as a present 3. go after someone 4. get on well with others

iM
1563. Bottom line 1570. Come to blows
1. The most important fact 2. A hidden agenda 1. Start fighting after a disagreement
3. An impossible task 4. An awkward situation 2. Agree with someone 3. Enjoy the cool breeze
1564. Flex one’s muscles 4. Not accept any responsibility
1. show one’s muscular strength
2. give or make a show of one’s strength
an
1571. lose count of
1. forget the accurate total
R
3. beat someone physically with muscle strength 2. something that happens rarely
4. show that one has more muscles than another 3. depend on others for help
1565. On the back burner 4. waste a lot of money
ith

1. To cook a special dish slowly by placing it on the 1572. see the light of day
back burner 1. come out of difficulties
2. To be unable to complete a task because of a back
W

2. get up early in the morning

problem
3. be very happy 4. become publicly known
3. To temporarily not deal with some matter because
it is not urgent 1573. A house of cards
h

4. To carry a heavy burden successfully and without 1. An insecure situation 2. A lavish lifestyle
complaining 3. A gambling casino 4. A dishonest livelihood
is

1566. Have your back against the wall 1574. Loaves and fish
1. To be humiliated and bullied by a superior at work 1. To get someone drunk 2. Material interests
gl

2. To have a strong group of people supporting you 3. Main support

3. To be in a desperate situation with very few options 4. To act in a frenzied manner
En

4. To be able to successfully tackle a difficult task 1575. Might and main

1567. Pain in the neck 1. With all enthusiasm
1. To relieve someone from a painful condition 2. Nonsense or meaningless speech
2. To be unable to deal with someone stronger 3. To keep quiet, To say nothing
3. Someone or something that is very annoying 4. Approximately, almost, somewhat, to a certain
4. To suffer pain because of overexertion of neck Degree
muscles

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1576. Separate the wheat from the chaff 1584. To win laurels
1. Cooking food during famine 1. To win an easy battle
2. To separate the valuable from the worthless 2. To achieve honours and glory

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3. Farming barren lands with little water 3. To be fooled by others
4. Harvesting crops and cooking them 4. To secure a well-paying job
1577. To be in the driving seat 1585. He burnt his fingers interfering in others’
problems.
1. To allow other people to go past yourself

a'
1. caught his fingers in fire 2. was happy
2. To be in charge or control of a situation
3. got in good relations with 4. got into trouble

iM
3. To be able to drive a vehicle
1586. To keep a good table
4. To avoid speaking up on something
1. To keep good company
1578. Hit the nail on the head
2. To have a luxurious home
1. Take advantage of a good situation
2. Do something exactly right
3. Do something without having planned beforehand
an 3. To keep one’s home organised
4. To offer sumptuous food to one’s guests
1587. Grandpa often likes to sit in the balcony and
R
4. Do something pointless
chew the fat with me.
1579. Hit the sack
1. Criticise people
1. Go to sleep 2. To harm someone
ith

2. Gossip and make small talk

3. Achieve something 4. Complete the task
3. Chew meat 4. Play a game
1580. Cissy promised to turn over a new leaf and
1588. Break the ice
keep her room clean from now on.
W

1. To talk about something that is considered taboo

1. To accept immediately 2. To take a chance
2. To discuss something worthless
3. To start behaving in a better way
3. To begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an
4. To tease someone
h

uncomfortable situation
1581. Break a leg
4. To reveal a secret
is

1. Bravery 2. Good luck

1589. Two peas in a pod
3. Accident 4. Sudden attack
gl

1. Treat people fairly

1582. You need to be aware of argus-eyed people in
2. Look very similar in appearance or character
the organisation.
En

3. Talk about a problem

1. Angry 2. Kind 3. Content 4. Vigilant
4. Make a bad situation worse
1583. The new production targets have stirred up a
hornet's nest. 1590. Bite the bullet
1. To confess without reserve 1. To feel powerless because of fatigue
2. To preserve one’s energy 2. To get something over with because it is inevitable
3. To gain prominence 3. To eat something unhealthy because of its taste
4. To raise controversy 4. To buy ammunition because of upcoming danger

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1591. By the skin of your teeth 1600. Break fresh/new ground
1. To do difficult tasks 2. To get worried easily 1. To build a new house
3. Chewing food improperly 2. To do something that was not done before

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4. To just barely get by or make it 3. To dig a well 4. To talk to stranger
1592. Arunima is the apple of her mother’s eye. 1601. She's got a charley horse in her leg.
1. Her mother’s enemy 2. Annoying to her mother 1. Inertness 2. Assist someone
3. A person of whom her mother is extremely fond 3. Cramp 4. Being very mobile

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and proud 1602. Go through fire and water
4. Spiteful person

iM
1. To fail in all types of hardships
1593. They got into hot water when their tricks were 2. To pass through life
revealed by their neighbour.
3. To pass through all types of hardships
1. Landed in trouble 2. Made fun of
4. To pass through all types of luxury
3. Were thoroughly familiar with 4. Took the help of
1594. At the eleventh hour
1. In the evening 2. At the last moment
an 1603. He is the most successful businessman. One of
his traits is to take risk
1. Throw caution to the wind 2. Talk through his hat
R
3. At night 4. In the morning 3. Fill somebody’s shoes 4. Tighten his belt
1595. Take away your breath 1604. Cutting corners
ith

1. Astonishing 2. Falling in love 1. Investing in MNCs to get better returns and

3. Killing 4. Exhausting exchange
1596. By leaps and bounds 2. Doing something poorly in order to save time or
W

money
1. Slowly 2. Abruptly
3. Stitching clothes with a unique design
3. Stealthily 4. Rapidly
4. Cutting the edges to make it small and round
1597. Blow hot and cold
h

1605. Call it a day

1. Critiquing 2. Vacillating
1. Call it as a bad day 2. Stop thinking in daytime
is

3. Tormenting 4. Rebuking
3. Call it as a good and productive day
1598. Chicken hearted
gl

4. Stop working on something

1. Someone who is hypocritical
1606. I had a close shave this morning – my car was
2. Someone who is brave and courageous
hit badly by a bull.
En

3. Someone who cannot be won over

1. In a position where one might receive severe
4. Someone who lacks courage and is easily criticism
frightened
2. To be carrying a wild look
1599. The young athletes bore the palm in almost all
3. To request someone to stay calm and not get
the events.
annoyed
1. Fixed 2. Lost
4. A narrow escape
3. Won 4. Compromised

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1607. Blue blood is not necessarily a guarantee of 1614. When grandmother found her granddaughter’s
one’s public decorum. collection like her numismatist daughter’s, she knew
her granddaughter is a chip off the old block.
1. A person belonging to a middle-class family
1. Changed

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2. A person belonging to an honest family
2. A person who is similar in behaviour or actions to
3. A person belonging to a poor family
his/her parents
4. A person belonging to a high family
3. Damaged 4. Getting obsessed
1608. To make matters worse

a'
1615. A mare’s nest
1. No matter can become worse
1. Deep crisis 2. Simple and interesting work
2. Sometimes situation can become worse

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3. Complicated situation 4. Area of law
3. Make the situation worse
1616. Beside oneself
4. Matters can be worse
1. Almost out of one’s senses 2. In the secret
1609. Heart and soul
3. Under all conditions 4. To stand for one’s own fault
1. With complete honesty
2. Front to front
3. With all the effort you can put
an
1617. It was a very important meeting, but I stayed
cool as ice because I knew our product was the best.
1. cool as a cake
R
4. Feeling sympathy for someone 2. cool as a cucumber
1610. With two toddlers to handle and no house 3. cool as a carrot
ith

help at her disposal, Shilpa can never put her house

4. cool as a cabbage
in apple-pie order.
1618. To give someone the cold shoulder
1. Completely messy 2. Smell-proof
1. To ignore someone
W

3. Completely arranged 4. Ready for guests

2. To carry the burden of everyone
1611. Be on the breadline
3. To be carried on someone’s back
1. Having plenty of money
4. To listen to someone with empathy
h

2. Find a successful way of making money

1619. True colours
3. Earn a lot of money very easily
is

1. Black and white 2. Light colours

4. Be very poor
3. Real character 4. Bright colours
gl

1612. Crying wolf

1620. He burnt his fingers by getting into others’
1. To be in pain by getting hit by something
problems.
En

2. To frighten someone in your comfort zone

1. To get rid off 2. To get rewarded
3. To ask for help when you don’t need it
3. To get into trouble 4. To burn ones fingers
4. To cry over little things that don’t matter
1621. It is his first interview, so he has a nervous
1613. Belly laugh feeling.
1. Mocking someone 1. Butterflies in his stomach
2. Laughing with inhibition 2. A slap on the wrist
3. A loud and unrestrained laugh 3. Tug at his heartstrings 4. Icing on the cake
4. To be subjected to mockery and ridicule
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1622. Salt of the earth 3. Someone showing extra concern over little things
1. Do anything possible 4. An easy-goer who can be easily convinced
2. A very good and honest person 1630. He was beaming from ear to ear.

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3. Discovered after a lot of searching 1. Playing 2. Smiling broadly
4. Choose one at random 3. Criticising bitterly 4. Working
1623. Rameshwar has a vision for capturing 1631. At sea
beautiful pictures of nature. 1. To overcome 2. Obsolete

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1. An eagle eye 2. A high horse 3. At a loss or perplexed 4. To blunder
3. Cry wolf 4. A cat nap

iM
1632. Select the sentence that uses the idiom
1624. The mother-in-law deliberately rained on the correctly.
new bride’s parade when she asked her to change 1. Flowers bloom under the weather.
the dress of her choice.
2. Trees shed their leaves under the weather.
1. Force traditions upon someone
2. Make someone tearful out of viciousness
3. To spoil a moment
an
3. She missed the exam as she felt under the weather.
4. Reena was walking on the lawn under the weather.
1633. You get a good and comprehensive idea of the
R
4. Save one from embarrassment town from the clock tower situated in the centre of
1625. At the drop of a dime the town.
1. A way of saying that you are happy to see someone 1. blind date 2. body and soul
ith

2. Something that is not popular 3. bird’s eye view 4. blind alley

3. Something that can happen very fast without 1634. Even when the child accused the relative of
hesitation inappropriate behaviour, the parents continued to
W

play perfect hosts at the party instead of addressing

4. Extremely easy to understand
the elephant in the room.
1626. All ears
1. Ignoring someone who seeks attention through
1. To scold someone bitterly
h

false stories
2. To listening attentively 2. Punishing someone for inappropriate behaviour
is

3. To listen to everyone 4. To not be voca 3. Revealing the secrets

1627. To pull someone’s leg 4. A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk
gl

1. To talk something bad about someone about

2. To talk something good about someone 1635. To stand one's ground

En

3. To joke with someone 4. To push a person 1. To maintain one’s position

1628. Snowed under 2. To fight for the same position

1. Lazy 2. Silent 3. To stand up 4. To stand in one’s own land

3. Calm 4. Busy 1636. A slap on the wrist

1629. Some colleagues at a workplace are really hard 1. Punishment to an innocent.

nuts to crack. 2. Suggest something secretly.
1. Hardcore traditions in a family 3. A very mild punishment.
2. An inflexible person who is hard to convince 4. Beating someone too much on the wrist. 94
1637. A lot on one’s plate 1645. The family's meeting on property dispute
begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of
1. To eat a lot 2. A lot to do
coffee, enjoying ___________.
3. To have a serious ailment
1. the better of 2. the corridors of power

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4. To serve all dishes on one plate
3. the calm before the storm 4. the bottom line
1638. To be on thin ice
1646. Sometimes doing something that makes it
1. To be in faulty situation impossible to return to the previous situation later
2. To be in marginalised situation strengthens you.

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3. To be in a risky situation 4. To be in limited scope 1. Painting the town red 2. Knocking your socks off
3. Burning your bridges 4. A red-letter day

iM
1639. A lame excuse
1. No excuse 2. Explanation 1647. Wild goose chase

3. Weak excuse 4. Strong excuse 1. Doing something crazy

1640. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims 2. Working very hard for something
of this terrible tragedy.
1. To receive or express praise for a job well done
2. To feel sympathy for someone when they are
an 3. To betray someone 4. Futile search
1648. Saira is unable to sustain friendships because
she always has too many axes to grind.
R
distressed 1. To work for others
3. Well wishes for a deceased person 2. To have one’s own interests to serve
ith

4. To wish for things does not yield to anything 3. To use weapons carefully
1641. Toffee-nosed 4. To believe in selflessness
1. A person who thinks he is of a high social class and 1649. Up in the air
W

looks down on people of lower class

1. Something that is tossed up in the air
2. A solid, respectable and respected member of
2. Something that is certain and decided
society
3. Something that is unknown entirely
3. Continue to live at the same social standard we
h

have lived at, even though we have money problems 4. Something that is invisible and unattainable
is

4. A person who seems impolite/of low education at 1650. By hook or by crook

first, but who is usually of good character 1. Using a lot of energy and effort to do something
gl

1642. He is in high spirits today. 2. Using whatever methods are necessary

1. Annoying 2. Disturbed 3. Making more of an effort
En

3. Drunk 4. Cheerful 4. Probably possible, but it will be difficult

1643. The evidence put forward could not confirm 1651. Once in a blue moon
his guilt.
1. Occasionally 2. Continuously
1. Bring up 2. Break down
3. Rarely 4. Often
3. Bear up 4. Blow off
1652. Hand and glove
1644. In the movie ‘Encanto’, the family thought
Bruno was a black sheep. 1. Very intimate terms 2. Under all conditions
1. Disgrace for the family 2. Unrelated to the family 3. Decided 4. Oppressive
3. Danger to the family 4. Unloved by the family 95
1653. The dacoit was shot from up close by the 3. To spend time with people
police officer. 4. To persist in a difficult situation
1. Milksop 2. Smell a rat 1661. Left, right and centre

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3. Point blank 4. Bullet proof 1. To have been happening for a long time and there
1654. The accident site had become a bear garden by is a lot of activity
afternoon. 2. Happening in a lot of places or to a lot of people
1. A place of noise and disturbance 3. Start well

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2. A peaceful place 4. The news went from one person to the next
3. A soothing environment 4. Unclean and dirty 1662. Spill the beans

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1655. Get on like a house on fire 1. Reveal a plan 2. Reveal a crime
1. Like someone immediately 3. Reveal a secret 4. Reveal a mystery
2. Get on extremely well with someone 1663. Nine times out of ten, he tells lies.
3. Feel a lot of affection for one particular person,
often without knowing why
4. Do something good for someone you have done
something bad to in the past
an 1. All the time
3. In most cases
1664. To beat a retreat
2. Hardly
4. Sometimes
R
1656. Against the clock 1. To make a situation 2. To leave a situation
1. Running faster with a clock in hand 3. To solve a situation 4. To face a situation
ith

2. In a great hurry, as fast as possible 1665. A wise man remains aware of fair-weather
friends.
3. Running faster without a clock
1. A person from an area of pleasant weather
4. Race with others to win
W

2. A person with good knowledge of weather

1657. Get a second wind
3. A helpful person
1. To retell the same story
4. A person not reliable in difficult time
2. To have renewed energy
h

1666. To throw caution to the wind

3. To commit the same mistake
is

1. To do something carefully
4. To get a second chance
2. To do something with caution
1658. The detective suspected Shyam because of his
gl

odd behaviour while investing in the scam. 3. To do something without worrying about the risk
1. To hang fire 2. To bite the dust 4. To do something after thinking about the result
En

3. A dog in the manger 4. To smell a rat 1667. Be hard hit

1659. So far so good 1. An extreme struggle
1. Not impressed with how things are 2. To speak something unpleasant
2. Things are going well so far 3. Severely affected by something unpleasant
3. No improvement in the work being done 4. To hit someone hard
4. Good things can go far away 1668. He is a disgrace to his family.
1660. Hang in there 1. A fish out of water 2. A white elephant
1. To remain unresolved 2. To give up completely 3. A lone wolf 4. A black sheep
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1669. It is wise to sit on the fence and not become a 4. To understand a difficult situation
party to another World War. 1676. Hold your horses
1. A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or 1. To keep the horse chain intact
hesitance to choose between two sides in an

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argument or a competition 2. Holding and keeping things by yourself
2. Overtaking the thing of interest that the other 3. Give time to others for some rest
parties are fighting for while they are fighting 4. To tell someone to stop and consider carefully
3. Defending the no man’s land 1677. Wet blanket

a'
4. Become a peacemaker between two fighting or 1. One who acts stupidly
competing parties

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2. One who spoils other people’s fun
1670. In a nutshell
3. One who is frequently ill
1. Briefly 2. Constructively
4. One who cannot be trusted
3. Scrupulously 4. Knotty
1678. Sometimes I just have to resort to the carrot
1671. Go round in circles
1. Be forced to explain your actions and probably be
punished
an
and stick approach with my children.
1. Mixture of rewards and punishments
2. Waste one's efforts by pursuing the wrong thing or
R
2. Make no progress in an argument or discussion path
3. Become very confused when you are trying to 3. Practically identical in appearance
explain something
ith

4. To be optimistic or enthusiastic
4. Believe something good about someone even
though you could believe either good or bad 1679. At the eleventh hour

1672. I took a quick trip to my cousin’s house before 1. Time for debate 2. Very late in the evening
W

going on vacation to Africa. 3. A state of confusion 4. Just before the deadline

1. Break the journey 2. Paid a flying visit 1680. Hit the books
3. Lived out of a suitcase 4. Float one’s boat 1. To feel sorry about a mistake
h

1673. In seventh heaven 2. To study very hard

is

1. Extremely sad 2. Seven-day birthday ceremony 3. Become very confused

3. In the presence of God 4. Extremely happy 4. To have a very long list
gl

1674. As good as gold 1681. Charley horse

1. A person who is obedient and well-behaved 1. Very fast 2. Lucky
En

2. A person who loves gold 3. Cunning 4. Cramp

3. A person who is good like gold but not better 1682. To put someone's back up
4. A golden person 1. To help someone 2. To irritate someone
1675. To judge a book by its cover 3. To flatter someone 4. To deceive someone
1. To strictly follow the rules 1683. Be like chalk and cheese
2. To be good at evaluating people 1. Be absolutely rich 2. Be absolutely deceptive
3. To evaluate people’s worth by their outward 3. Be absolutely different 4. Be absolutely lonely
appearance
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1684. Have a long face 1694. The new music system is too expensive for us
to buy.
1. Look unhappy or disappointed
1. Hit the books 2. Costs an arm and a leg
2. Portray an ugly expression

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3. At sea 4. Cut to the chase
3. Look very confident 4. Look extremely happy
1695. Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big
1685. Get away
shock for all.
1. To visit 2. To leave
1. A black sheep 2. Every cloud has a silver lining
3. To equalize 4. To fall off

a'
3. Stab someone in the back 4. Looking to your laurels
1686. Be at a loose end
1696. Pocket an insult

iM
1. Defining moment 2. On a turning point
1. Insult someone strongly
3. In much trouble 4. To have nothing to do
2. Rebel against insult
1687. Between Scylla and Charybdis
3. Tolerate insult without protest
1. Between two possibilities 2. Between two dangers
3. Between two favours
1688. Elbow grease
4. Between two charms
an 4. Endure insult and protest
1697. Upset the apple-cart
1. To be offended 2. Consider unsatisfactory
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1. Relational difference 2. Hard physical efforts
3. Withdraw 4. Spoil careful plans
3. Mental disturbance 4. Psychological pressure
1698. The coach was trying to twist the player’s arm
1689. The minister is a little hard of hearing. by asking him to practice throughout the day.
ith

1. callous 2. inaccessible 1. To console the weak 2. To refrain from resting

3. partially deaf 4. insensitive 3. To train someone in warfare
W

1690. The memory of all that blood was enough to 4. To try to force someone to do something
make my flesh crawl.
1699. Cast aside
1. frightened me 2. worried me
1. To display 2. To bear with
3. drew my attention 4. confused me
h

3. To blow up 4. To reject
1691. The attitude of the culprit made the judge
1700. In your birthday suit
is

extemely angry.
1. A suit which is designed for only birthday functions
1. Play by the ear 2. Throw caution to the wind
gl

2. Birthday celebrations 3. Not wearing any clothes

3. Make one’s blood boil
4. A suit which covers one’s entire body
4. Back to the drawing board
En

1701. The movers and shakers

1692. He is known for talking too frankly.
1. Transportation company 2. Labourers
1. Snug as a bug in a rug 2. Call a spade a spade
3. People who have a lot of power and influence
3. Go the extra mile 4. Lose one’s marbles
4. Travelling agency
1693. Jump the gun
1702. Get one’s dander up
1. Start something too soon or act hastily
1. Rush into someone 2. To glare venomously
2. There is always a cost to do something
3. Lose one’s temper 4. get into a difficult situation
3. Watch a person carefully
4. Intentionally raise a false alarm
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1. In prison 2. Lost your way 1. An unspoken truth
3. In debt 4. Among scoundrels 2. An unclear situation

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1704. Face up to 3. A special part of the brain 4. An unusual spot
1. Look into face 2. To accept a difficult situation 1712. To be in the dark
3. Personally 4. Alter the face 1. to not know something others are aware of
1705. The team members seem to be running 2. to be afraid of darkness and refuse to go out at

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night
around in circles.
3. to learn to face dark places without fear

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1. To be extremely successful
4. to always be in a bad mood about darkness
2. Hardly any time to breathe
1713. To make both ends meet
3. To be very active but with few results
1. To have just enough money to live
4. Very dynamic and hardworking
1706. Hale and hearty
1. Strong and healthy 2. Angry but happy
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3. To try to bring two parties together
4. To try to solve a problem between friends
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1714. To drag one’s feet
1707. His mentor understood the deep anguish the
student was going through without him being 1. To walk unsteadily
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informed about it. 2. To walk with a limp

1. Read between the lines 2. Break a leg 3. To delay taking a decision
3. Down for the count 4. In the fast lane 4. To pull someone’s legs
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1708. Jump the gun

1715. A sea change
1. To do something stupid 2. To waste your money 1. Complete transformation
3. To do something too soon 2. Going on a trip abroad
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1. Very adventurous 1716. Get One’s Ducks in a Row
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1710. Look, the devil is beating his wife. Do you think 4. Have everything messily arranged
we'll see a rainbow?
1717. Child’s play
1. One who presents a counter argument
1. Something that is very easy to do
2. If you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some
mischief 2. Something children have made by themselves
3. The sun is shining while it rains 3. Something for a child to play with
4. When someone comes in unexpectedly while being 4. Something that everybody knows
talked about 99
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1. something causing a head injury 1. A lucky chance
2. something that happens suddenly 2. A great opportunity

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3. something that is hotly debated 3. A helpful act
4. a strange dream that wakes one up suddenly 4. A pleasant experience
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1. Be extremely expensive 2. Be rather cheap 1. In trouble

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1720. Go back to the drawing board 3. In advantage
1. start planning again because earlier plans failed 4. In shower
2. look back at your achievements and learn from 1727. Make big time
them 1. Spend more than one earns
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4. get started on a new job as the old one wasn’t good
2. Attain fame and success 3. Earn more than needed
4. Reach earlier than expected
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1721. Provide a blueprint
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1. Submit a printed application for a blue-collared job
2. To try everything possible to solve a problem
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3. To turn everything upside down
3. Have a building plan printed in blue
4. To become furious with somebody
4. Propose a plan of a secret meeting
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1. To do many things in a disorganised manner
1. Be relieved at another’s failure
2. To be lazy and unwilling to work
2. Be happy at another’s success
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3. To do things methodically one by one

3. Be happy when a person leaves
4. To be unable to catch escaping chicken
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4. Be happy to see someone again

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1. Fight with everyone unnecessarily
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3. Hangclothes outside
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4. Discuss private matters in front of others
1724. Read between the lines
1731. To be all ears
1. read loudly each and every word given in the
sentence 1. To be ready and eager to listen
2. read very slowly enjoying each line 2. To have extra-large ears
3. read carefully each and every word written 3. To be inquisitive and curious
4. understand what is implied but not stated directly
4. To be impatient about something
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1732. To put one’s foot in one’s mouth 1739. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and
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1. To deliberately provoke someone dinner last night.
2. To be disorderly and stupid 1. It becomes easily and quickly achievable

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3. To accidentally embarrass or upset someone 2. It changes the appearance
4. To gather all of one’s resources 3. It ruins everything 4. It changes nothing

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1. To be fooled by someone interested.
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3. To believe wrongly that your situation is good 3. Quicken the pulse 4. Reach for the moon

4. To live in luxuriously after fooling someone 1741. When the war breaks out, all the war
mongering social media activists become yellow
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1. No manners
2. When someone does not want to make a decision
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1. Zealots
3. Sceptics
2. Cowards
4. Upset stomachs
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a) Unfavourable prospect time, and is always searching for gold
b) Covered with healthy plants or grass 3. A person who settles for a long time and leads a
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c) Rural areas
4. A person who does not settle in one place for a
d) A better or promising situation
long time, does not gain wealth, name or fame
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2. A popular fact to be kept secret

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1. To be aggressive at times
1745. I bought some extra copies from the stationery
2. To become aggressive often shop. These may come in handy during exams.
3. To become angry suddenly 4. To be always angry 1. Be useful 2. Cause trouble
1738. Cut a poor figure 3. Be sold 4. Bring luck
1. In a poor state 2. To put a good impression 1746. Play it by ear
3. To put a bad impression 4. Bad physical form 1. To do something without special preparation
2. To plan 3. To listen carefully
4. To improve 101
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3. Share secret worries with someone else
4. Someone is good even if they sometimes behave in
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1. Minting money 2. Failing completely

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3. Being informal 4. Going to swim
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1. To go insane 2. To handle stress
3. To lower down anger 4. To be patient
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after you left the meeting in the middle.
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1285.A) Various items of different types 1309.(b) the most important person
and of little value
1286.A) Disappointed look
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1311. (d) very stupid
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1287.C) To upset the balance 1312.(d) finding it difficult without money
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1289.(A) To loose job involved in a thing
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1290.Abruptly and completely 1315.(c) To be completely conversant

1291.To discuss something honestly with
and directly 1316.(a) To be very ancient
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1293.Cause someone else to suffer in 1318.(d) like easily and naturally

order to save oneself speaking
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1294.A cup of coffee 1319.(b) ran away with/ escape with

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1295.A punch in the mouth. something stolen

1296.Most difficult issue 1320.(b) to show anger
1297.Sympathy to others 1321.(a) find views
1298.Bad reputation 1322.(d) People or things who are no
1299.C. Secret longer useful
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1324.(c) keep up with too much

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1325.(d) To be kept waiting for 1345.A. To have great success with
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1329.(B) Getting old 1349.A. The person who had the real
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1342.(D) To discuss dirty and 1360.B. hurt intensely

scandalous matter of personal nature 1361.D. recommend
the 1362.B. the ordinary members
presence of strangers 1363.D. To be killed
1343.a. To enjoy yourself very much
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wild way 1384. C. To be a drunkard

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1365.C. Understand 1385. C. To be furious
1366.D. Only just 1386.B. To be offended
1367.B. To catch somebody off guard 1387.D. Bribe paid to secure silence

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1369.D. To have no problems and 1389.C. To retaliate

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1370.B. To persevere when hardships 1391.D. To anticipate another and to
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luxury
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1375.D. To excite people to a quarrel 1396.B. To run about in frenzy

1376.C. To come out successful 1397.A. To ward off poverty or hunger
1377.C. To take reckless risks 1398.B. Very quickly
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1378.C. To put to task 1399.D. A person who is rough and

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1380.C. To respond to violence with 1400.D. Discuss about the important or

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non-violence basic facts of a situation

1381.C. To keep the activity going 1401.C. In any way, honest or dishonest
1382.A. To prepare 1402.C. To tip the office-boy
1383.C. To busy oneself in a way which 1403.A. To bribe
cannot lead to any profitable 1404.D. To stop talking and start
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almost forgotten 1428.too delayed to be of any use

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1406.D. In difficulties 1429.be unsuccessful
1407.C. To be busy over trifles 1430.experienced
1408.A. To be cautious 1431.To be slain or executed

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situation.
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1414.A. In hurried disorder particular course of action
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1417.A. To ride with furious speed 1437.An exceptional person or thing

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1422.B. discouraged care
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1423.C.is ruined 1441.To lose one's composure

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1424.to make to look cleaner, neater, or 1442.To encourage

more attractive 1443.To look suitable
1425.very poor handwriting which is 1444.To be very happy
difficult to read 1445.To make a preliminary inspection
1426.To be dead 1446.What a coincidence
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1448.To show surprise/ shock surreptitiously

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1449.Take a responsibility for doing 1471.(b) Suddenly and without much
something difficult thought
1450.An important object or goal 1472.Born into royalty

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1451.It's up to you to make the decision 1473.To do something using one's own
1452.Excuse my inappropriate language experience and judgement

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1454.To talk to one for a long time people's affairs may get you into
1455.Active again trouble
1456.To nearly encounter someone
1457.To take up residence somewhere
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behaviour
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1459.Pass the critical point successfully their needs.
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1462.(d) A short sleep during the day 1478.(b) to make a special effort to
1463.(a) Life in its natural, achieve something
unembellished state 1479.(a) not wanting to change how one
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threatening but is ineffectual 1480.(b) a person who is very old-

1465.(b) Careful about small amounts fashioned and conservative
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but careless about large amounts 1481.(d) a work shift that runs through
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1466.(a) To listen carefully to something the early morning hours

1467.(b) Someone who deserts one 1482.(c) A way of life in which people
group to join another are caught up in a fiercely
1468.(d) Express your opinion competitive struggle for wealth or power
1469.(c) Of highest possible quality 1483.(a) Pretend to be unafraid
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things 1504.b. stand by someone

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1485.(c) Water 1505.c. to pretend not to see
1486.(a) Complete failure 1506.d. to be diminishing
1487.(a) To be obsessed with 1507.d. to treat coldly

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1488.(a) Not suitable or offensive 1509.b. to enrich oneself when

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one’s command 1510.b. to have lucky success
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1491.(d) Old-fashioned
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1495.(a) Understand what is implied by 1516.d. to busy oneself in an

a remark or action unprofitable proposition
1496.(a) Cause someone or oneself to 1517.c. to reopen a quarrel
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look foolish or stupid 1518.a. to censure strongly

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1497.(a) Express rage 1519.d. to advance in harmony

1498.(d) to waste an opportunity to 1520.c. to be no longer young
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achieve something 1521.b. to lie in bed due to illness

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1499.(a) To memorize something 1522.d. to treat with cold rigid civility

1500.(c) Poor 1523.a. to be undecided
1501.(c) A fool 1524.c. to break the awkward silence
1502.(b) To establish a particular mood 1525.c. to be firm about something
or character 1526.4. To attack in an unfair manner
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1528.4. To have a selfish motive in to help

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doing something 1550.(c) A large number of people
1529.2. Remain calm 1551.(a) Being hurt and wounded by
1530.3. To pass the critical stage someone

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1532.3. A fair and honest deal 1553.(d) To be careful in speech and

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1534.4. To understand the implied 1554.(d) An inevitable result
meaning 1555.C. secret
1535.1. To lose an opportunity
1536.1. Talking nonsense
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1557.1. A person who spoils other
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1537.1. To assess people's fun
1538.4. Don’t concentrate all your 1558.2. Becoming less acceptable
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resources in one place 1559.2. To explain a situation

1539.2. Anxious and tense 1560.4. Encounter an obstacle
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1540.3. not able to understand anything 1561.1. Fight with someone

1541.3. To speak in a direct way 1562.2. face the same situation as
1542.3. Discern the hidden meaning in another person
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the text 1563.1. The most important fact

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1543.2. To show your true emotions 1564.2. give or make a show of one’s
1544.1. Extremely happy and excited strength
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1545.d. Hidden faults 1565.3. To temporarily not deal with

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1546.(a) Sleeping deeply some matter because it is not

1547.(d) To follow rules exactly urgent
1548.(c) Speaking to confuse people 1566.3. To be in a desperate situation
and avoid truth with very few options
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very annoying relieve the tension in an

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1568.4. Agree with the popular opinion uncomfortable situation
1569.1. do the same as others 1589.2. Look very similar in appearance
1570.1. Start fighting after a or character

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1571.1. forget the accurate total because it is inevitable

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1572.4. become publicly known 1591.4. To just barely get by or make it
1573.1. An insecure situation 1592.3. A person of whom her mother is
1574.2. Material interests extremely fond and proud
1575.1. With all enthusiasm
1576.2. To separate the valuable from
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1593.1. Landed in trouble
1594.2. At the last moment
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the worthless 1595.1. Astonishing
1577.2. To be in charge or control of a 1596.4. Rapidly
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situation 1597.2. Vacillating

1578.2. Do something exactly right 1598.4. Someone who lacks courage
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1579.1. Go to sleep and is easily frightened

1580.3. To start behaving in a better 1599.3. Won
way 1600.2. To do something that was not
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1581.2. Good luck done before

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1582.4. Vigilant 1601.3. Cramp

1583.4. To raise controversy 1602.3. To pass through all types of
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1584.2. To achieve honours and glory hardships

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1585.4. got into trouble 1603.1. Throw caution to the wind

1586.4. To offer sumptuous food to 1604.2. Doing something poorly in order
one’s guests to save time or money
1587.2. Gossip and make small talk 1605.4. Stop working on something
1606.4. A narrow escape
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family to convince

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1608.3. Make the situation worse 1630.2. Smiling broadly
1609.3. With all the effort you can put 1631.3. At a loss or perplexed
1610.3. Completely arranged 1632.3. She missed the exam as she

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1611. 4. Be very poor felt under the weather.
1612.3. To ask for help when you don’t 1633.3. bird’s eye view

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need it 1634.4. A big problem everyone is
1613.3. A loud and unrestrained laugh ignoring or afraid to talk about
1614.2. A person who is similar in 1635.1. To maintain one’s position
behaviour or actions to his/her
parents
an 1636.3. A very mild punishment.
1637.2. A lot to do
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1615.3. Complicated situation 1638.3. To be in a risky situation
1616.1. Almost out of one’s senses 1639.3. Weak excuse
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1617.2. cool as a cucumber 1640.2. To feel sympathy for someone

1618.1. To ignore someone when they are distressed
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1619.3. Real character 1641.1. A person who thinks he is of a

1620.3. To get into trouble high social class and looks down
1621.1. Butterflies in his stomach on people of lower class
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1622.2. A very good and honest person 1642.4. Cheerful

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1623.1. An eagle eye 1643.3. Bear up

1624.3. To spoil a moment 1644.1. Disgrace for the family
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1625.3. Something that can happen 1645.3. the calm before the storm
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very fast without hesitation 1646.3. Burning your bridges

1626.2. To listening attentively 1647.4. Futile search
1627.3. To joke with someone 1648.2. To have one’s own interests to
1628.4. Busy serve
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entirely 1669.1. A person's lack of decisiveness,

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1650.2. Using whatever methods are neutrality or hesitance to
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1651.3. Rarely argument or a competition

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1652.1. Very intimate terms 1670.1. Briefly
1653.3. Point blank 1671.2. Make no progress in an

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1654.1. A place of noise and argument or discussion
disturbance 1672.2. Paid a flying visit
1655.2. Get on extremely well with 1673.4. Extremely happy
someone
1656.2. In a great hurry, as fast as
an 1674.1. A person who is obedient and
well-behaved
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possible 1675.3. To evaluate people’s worth by
1657.2. To have renewed energy their outward appearance
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1658.4. To smell a rat 1676.4. To tell someone to stop and

1659.2. Things are going well so far consider carefully
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1660.4. To persist in a difficult situation 1677.2. One who spoils other people’s
1661.2. Happening in a lot of places or fun
to a lot of people 1678.1. Mixture of rewards and
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1662.3. Reveal a secret punishments

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1663.3. In most cases 1679.4. Just before the deadline

1664.2. To leave a situation 1680.2. To study very hard
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1665.4. A person not reliable in difficult 1681.4. Cramp

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time 1682.2. To irritate someone

1666.3. To do something without 1683.3. Be absolutely different
worrying about the risk 1684.1. Look unhappy or disappointed
1667.3. Severely affected by something 1685.2. To leave
unpleasant 1686.4. To have nothing to do
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1688.2. Hard physical efforts 1711. 2. An unclear situation

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1689.3. partially deaf 1712.1. to not know something others
1690.1. frightened me are aware of
1691.3. Make one’s blood boil 1713.1. To have just enough money to

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1693.1. Start something too soon or act 1714.3. To delay taking a decision

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hastily 1715.1. Complete transformation
1694.2. Costs an arm and a leg 1716.1. Have everything properly
1695.3. Stab someone in the back organized
1696.3. Tolerate insult without protest
1697.4. Spoil careful plans
an 1717.1. Something that is very easy to
do
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1698.4. To try to force someone to do 1718.2. something that happens
something suddenly
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1699.4. To reject 1719.1. Be extremely expensive

1700.3. Not wearing any clothes 1720.1. start planning again because
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1701.3. People who have a lot of power earlier plans failed

and influence 1721.2. Give a detailed plan or scheme
1702.3. Lose one’s temper 1722.3. Be happy when a person leaves
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1703.3. In debt 1723.4. By a very narrow margin

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1704.2. To accept a difficult situation 1724.4. understand what is implied but

1705.3. To be very active but with few not stated directly
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results 1725.3. A helpful act

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1706.1. Strong and healthy 1726.1. In trouble

1707.1. Read between the lines 1727.2. Attain fame and success
1708.3. To do something too soon 1728.2. To try everything possible to
1709.2. Being uncomfortable and solve a problem
restless
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disorganised manner special preparation

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1730.4. Discuss private matters in front 1747. 4. Someone is good even if they
of others sometimes behave in a wrong manner
1731.1. To be ready and eager to listen 1748. 2. Failing completely

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upset someone 1750. 1. Went terribly wrong

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1733.3. To believe wrongly that your
situation is good
1734. 4. Crazy, demented or out of
one’s mind
1735. d) A better or promising situation
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1736. 4. An embarrassing fact to be
kept secret
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1737. 3. To become angry suddenly

1738. 3. To put a bad impression
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1739. 1. It becomes easily and quickly

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1740. 3. Quicken the pulse
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1741. 2. Cowards
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1742. 4. A person who does not settle in

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one place for a long time, does not gain

wealth, name or fame
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1743. 4. very active

1744. 2. To think hard
1745. 1. Be useful