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Q1. To have bigger fish to fry

1. To have bigger things to take care of than the menial task at hand
2. To take calculated risks
3. To have an interest in cooking
4. To know different kinds of fishing techniques

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Q1. To have bigger fish to fry

1. To have bigger things to take care of than the menial task at hand
2. To take calculated risks
3. To have an interest in cooking
4. To know different kinds of fishing techniques

Menial work is boring, makes you feel


tired, and is given a low social value

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Q2. Break a leg

1. Give advice on maintaining physical health.


2. Wish someone good luck before a performance.
3. Encourage someone to engage in risky activities.
4. Suggest taking a short break during work.

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Q2. Break a leg

1. Give advice on maintaining physical health.


2. Wish someone good luck before a performance.
3. Encourage someone to engage in risky activities.
4. Suggest taking a short break during work.

In ancient Greece, audiences would stomp their feet instead of clapping to


show appreciation. If they stomped long enough, they might break a leg

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Q3. To steal from a shop

1. Golden opportunity
2. Five-finger discount
3. Black sheep
4. Green thumb

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Q3. To steal from a shop

1. Golden opportunity
2. Five-finger discount
3. Black sheep
4. Green thumb

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FIVE FINGER DISCOUNT:-
➢ the action of taking goods from a store
without paying for them

➢ The idiom "five-finger discount" likely stems


from the idea that individuals use their five
fingers to quickly take something without
paying for it. This phrase has been in use
since at least the mid-20th century.

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BLACK SHEEP:-
➢ The term "black sheep" is an idiom that refers to a person who is
different from the rest of a group, especially a family member who
doesn't fit in. It can also refer to someone who has done something
bad that brings shame to their family.

➢ The term originated from the fact that black sheep are rare in a flock of
white sheep, and their wool is worth less because it can't be dyed.

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GREEN THUMB
a person with a green thumb likes
plants and is good at making them grow
well
पेड़-पौधों का शौक़ीन तथा उनक़ी सही
दे खभाल करने में समथथ व्यक्तत;
बाग़वानी में कुशल

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Q4. Fatima was at her wits’ end trying to decide on a serene place for
spending the holidays in.
1. So worried, confused or annoyed that she became unconscious
2. So worried, confused or annoyed that she insulted others for no
reason
3. So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to
do next
4. So calm and composed that she knows what to do next

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Q4. Fatima was at her wits’ end trying to decide on a serene place for
spending the holidays in.
1. So worried, confused or annoyed that she became unconscious
2. So worried, confused or annoyed that she insulted others for no
reason
3. So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to
do next
4. So calm and composed that she knows what to do next

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Q5. On the ball

1. Aware of any changes or developments but slow to react to them


2. Aware of any changes or developments but doing nothing
3. Unaware of any changes or developments and lazy to react to them
4. Aware of any changes or developments and quick to react to them

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Q5. On the ball

1. Aware of any changes or developments but slow


to react to them
2. Aware of any changes or developments but doing
nothing
3. Unaware of any changes or developments and
lazy to react to them
4. Aware of any changes or developments and quick
to react to them
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Q6. I'm _______________ about whether to accept the job offer or
continue freelancing. Both options have their advantages.
1. on the fence
2. left out in cold
3. up in arms
4. cutting corners

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Q6. I'm _______________ about whether to accept the job offer or
continue freelancing. Both options have their advantages.
1. on the fence
2. left out in cold
3. up in arms
4. cutting corners

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LEFT OUT IN COLD:-
➢ The idiom "left out in the cold" means to be ignored,
neglected, or forgotten. It can also mean to be left in a
bad position or to not receive the same rights or
advantages as others.

➢ Here are some examples of how to use the phrase:


• "After the baby came, the young husband felt left out in
the cold".
• "Developing countries are left out in the cold in current
world trade talks".
• "Her stand on abortion left her out in the cold with the
party"

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UP IN ARMS:-
➢ The idiom "up in arms" originated in the late 1500s as a
reference to an armed rebellion. It began to be used
figuratively around 1700. The idiom means to be very
angry and upset about something, or to be angry and
protesting strongly.

➢ Here are some examples of how to use the phrase:


• "The town was up in arms over the state's plan to allow
commercial flights at the air base".
• "More than one million shopkeepers are up in arms
against the new minimum tax".
• "Local residents are up in arms over plans to close the

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CUTTING CORNERS:-
➢ "Cut corners" is an idiom that means to do something
in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often at the
expense of quality or standards

➢ Here are some examples of how to use the phrase:


• "I don't like to cut corners when I have company for
dinner".
• "We could finish this project early only if we cut
corners".
• "Cutting corners in production led to a definite loss in
product quality"

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Q7. Bite the bullet

1. Avoid confrontation
2. Face a difficult situation with courage
3. Give someone a piece of advice
4. Enjoy a delicious meal

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Q7. Bite the bullet

1. Avoid confrontation
2. Face a difficult situation with courage
3. Give someone a piece of advice
4. Enjoy a delicious meal
"Bite the bullet" is an informal phrase that means "to do something unpleasant or painful
because it is necessary even though you would like to avoid it." For example, you may not
want to spend a lot of money on a new car, but if you know yours is beginning to break
down a lot, you might have to bite the bullet and buy a new one.

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Q8. Care a hang

1. Caring too much


2. Putting an outfit on a hanger
3. Hanging clothes to dry
4. Showing no interest

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Q8. Care a hang

1. Caring too much


2. Putting an outfit on a hanger
3. Hanging clothes to dry
4. Showing no interest
NOT CARE A HANG (ABOUT SOMETHING)
➢ To not care in the slightest (about something or someone); to attach no importance to
someone or something.
e.g. I don't care a hang about making money, I just want to do something with my life that
makes life better for others.
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Q9. Hit the nail on the head

1. They hit a nail with a hammer.


2. They're uncertain about a decision.
3. They are experiencing a headache.
4. They have accurately identified or explained something.

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Q9. Hit the nail on the head

1. They hit a nail with a hammer.


2. They're uncertain about a decision.
3. They are experiencing a headache.
4. They have accurately identified or explained something.

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Q10. The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were
unsuccessful.
1. faced the music
2. moved heaven and earth
3. ran like clockwork
4. drew the line

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Q10. The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were
unsuccessful.
1. faced the music
2. moved heaven and earth
3. ran like clockwork
4. drew the line

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FACE THE MUSIC:-
➢be confronted with the
unpleasant consequences of
one's actions.
➢Example :- "we would later
have to face the music over our
bold moves"

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RAN LIKE CLOCKWORK:-
➢ The idiom "ran like clockwork" means something
happened exactly as planned, without any
trouble, very smoothly, and easily

➢ Here are some examples of how to use the


phrase:
• Since the recent improvements to the service, the
buses are running like clockwork".
• "He was a splendid chairman and the committee
ran like clockwork".
• "The scheme should be working like clockwork, but
it will take from six to eight weeks to process the
application".
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DRAW THE LINE:-
➢to put a limit on what you will
do or allow to happen, esp.
because you feel something is
wrong:
➢Example :- I’ll do whatever my
company asks me to, but I draw
the line when someone asks me
to lie for them.
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Q11. To read between the lines

1. To read differently
2. To underline some words
3. To read aloud to public
4. To understand more than what the words suggest

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Q11. To read between the lines

1. To read differently
2. To underline some words
3. To read aloud to public
4. To understand more than what the words suggest

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Q12. Jump the gun

1. To do something too soon and too quickly


2. To stop a process
3. Using a gun for sports
4. To start all over again

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Q12. Jump the gun

1. To do something too soon and too quickly


2. To stop a process
3. Using a gun for sports
4. To start all over again

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Q13. A dime a dozen

1. Variety of amenities
2. Something common and not special
3. A fair trade
4. Very wealthy

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Q13. A dime a dozen

1. Variety of amenities
2. Something common and not special
3. A fair trade
4. Very wealthy

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Q14. Nobody’s fool

1. Not easily deceived


2. All are fools
3. The wisest person
4. A complete fool

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Q14. Nobody’s fool

1. Not easily deceived


2. All are fools
3. The wisest person
4. A complete fool
The idiom "nobody's fool" means someone is wise, shrewd, and
cannot be easily deceived or taken advantage of. For example, "You
can't put anything over on Ryan—he's nobody's fool"

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Q15. The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market.
No one was interested in the book as the arguments presented were
____________.
1. under the rose
2. high and mighty
3. beside the mark
4. out of the woods

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Q15. The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market.
No one was interested in the book as the arguments presented were
____________.
1. under the rose
2. high and mighty
3. beside the mark
4. out of the woods
The idiom "beside the mark" means something is irrelevant or not to the
point of the main topic being discussed. For example, "The answer she wrote
is beside the mark, so she will not be given good marks".

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UNDER THE ROSE:-
➢ Privately, confidentially, or in secret. From the Latin phrase sub rosa,
itself referring to the ancient use of the rose as a symbol of secrecy.

➢ Here are some examples of how to use the phrase:


• No, I had no idea they were planning to reject the proposal. They
must have reached that decision under the rose.
• As president, keeping one's tax information under the rose is not
illegal, but it is widely seen as ethically questionable.

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HIGH AND MIGHTY:-
➢ "High and mighty" is an adjective that describes
someone who is arrogant or behaves as if they are
more important than others. For example, you might
describe a boss as "high and mighty" if they are so
overbearing that no one can reason with them.

➢ Here are some examples of how to use the phrase:


• I thought she was going to be all high and mighty after
her important jobs, but in fact she's quite down to
earth.
• He acts all high-and-mighty since he got his promotion,
as though it weren't only two weeks ago that he was
doing the same job we were.
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OUT OF WOODS:-
➢ The idiom "out of the woods" means to no
longer be in danger or difficulty.

➢ Here are some examples of how to use the


idiom:
• "The project has been given funding for
another year, but it's not out of the woods
yet".
• "Joe was sick two weeks ago and we were very
worried, but now it looks like he is out of the
woods".
• "We're through the worst of the recession—
we're out of the woods now".
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Q16. In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a
fish out of water.
1. Disappointed
2. Homeless
3. Frustrated
4. Uncomfortable

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Q16. In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a
fish out of water.
1. Disappointed
2. Homeless
3. Frustrated
4. Uncomfortable

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Q17. Anand personally believes in the motto, “When life gives you
lemons, make lemonade.”
1. Enjoy the most when the season is favourable
2. Nourish health
3. Earn the maximum out of business
4. Make the best out of difficult situations

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Q17. Anand personally believes in the motto, “When life gives you
lemons, make lemonade.”
1. Enjoy the most when the season is favourable
2. Nourish health
3. Earn the maximum out of business
4. Make the best out of difficult situations

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Q18. A bad patch

1. A person who takes a difficult path


2. A path that is untravelled
3. A dangerous road to walk on
4. A period of time when a person faces lots of troubles

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Q18. A bad patch

1. A person who takes a difficult path


2. A path that is untraveled
3. A dangerous road to walk on
4. A period of time when a person faces lots of troubles

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Q19. Turned a deaf ear to

1. Rebuked
2. At intervals
3. Disregarded
4. By any means

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Q19. Turned a deaf ear to

1. Rebuked
2. At intervals
3. Disregarded
4. By any means

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Q20. All his friends admired him because he was a straight shooter.

1. Excellent shooter
2. Complicated and confusing person
3. A thoroughly upright straightforward person
4. Miserly and pessimistic individual

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Q20. All his friends admired him because he was a straight shooter.

1. Excellent shooter
2. Complicated and confusing person
3. A thoroughly upright straightforward person
4. Miserly and pessimistic individual

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Q21. My uncle lives in New York, so I only see him once in a blue
moon.
1. Weekly
2. Very often
3. Not very often
4. Monthly

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Q21. My uncle lives in New York, so I only see him once in a blue
moon.
1. Weekly
2. Very often
3. Not very often
4. Monthly

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Q22. Radhika stood by Monica’s side through thick and thin.

1. In the moments when Monica couldn’t complete some simple tasks


2. Under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult
3. Under easy situations wherein she could ensure Monica’s safety
and security
4. In all the happy moments, personally spending most of her time

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Q22. Radhika stood by Monica’s side through thick and thin.

1. In the moments when Monica couldn’t complete some simple tasks


2. Under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult
3. Under easy situations wherein she could ensure Monica’s safety
and security
4. In all the happy moments, personally spending most of her time

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Q23. In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if
we could keep the wolf from the door.
1. Wallow in poverty
2. Encourage starvation
3. Relish food
4. Avoid starvation

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Q23. In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if
we could keep the wolf from the door.
1. Wallow in poverty
2. Encourage starvation
3. Relish food
4. Avoid starvation
The idiom means to have or earn enough money to afford the necessities of life,
such as food and clothing, and to avoid starvation or poverty. For example, "As
a student, he took an evening job to keep the wolf from the door".

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Q24. Rina pulled a long face since her husband had not bought her a
diamond necklace on their anniversary.
1. To be electrified
2. To look saddened
3. To be euphoric
4. To be ecstatic

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Q24. Rina pulled a long face since her husband had not bought her a
diamond necklace on their anniversary.
1. To be electrified
2. To look saddened
3. To be euphoric
4. To be ecstatic

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Q25. To bring to light

1. To disclose
2. To lighten
3. To engage in conversation
4. To disengage

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Q25. To bring to light

1. To disclose
2. To lighten
3. To engage in conversation
4. To disengage

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Q26. Cut corners

1. Clear a space
2. Find a suitable place
3. Do something in an inexpensive and easy way
4. Complete a work

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Q26. Cut corners

1. Clear a space
2. Find a suitable place
3. Do something in an inexpensive and easy way
4. Complete a work

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Q27. Easy does it

1. Used to tell someone to do something violently


2. Used to tell someone to do something horridly
3. Used to tell someone to do something rarely
4. Used to tell someone to do something slowly and carefully

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Q27. Easy does it

1. Used to tell someone to do something violently


2. Used to tell someone to do something horridly
3. Used to tell someone to do something rarely
4. Used to tell someone to do something slowly and carefully
➢ The idiom "easy does it" is an informal way to tell someone to move slowly and carefully,
especially when moving something large or awkward.
➢ For example, you might say "That chest is heavy, so easy does it".
"Can I put it down now?" "Yes, but it's fragile so easy does it".

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Q28. I thought Sadhna would always stick by me, but when I got into
trouble, she turned out to be a/an ___________.
1. open secret
2. white elephant
3. fair-weather friend
4. hard nut to crack

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Q28. I thought Sadhna would always stick by me, but when I got into
trouble, she turned out to be a/an ___________.
1. open secret
2. white elephant
3. fair-weather friend
4. hard nut to crack

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OPEN SECRET
➢ The idiom "open secret" refers to something that is widely known
but was originally intended to be kept confidential.

➢ For example, "It's an open secret that he's been cheating on his
wife"

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WHITE ELEPHANT
The idiom "white elephant" refers to something that is expensive
to maintain and has little to no value or usefulness:
E.g. :- A property or investment that is burdensome and costs
more to maintain than it is worth

HARD NUT TO CRACK


The idiom “a hard nut to crack” means something is difficult to
understand or do. It can be used to describe a problem that is
hard to solve or a person who is difficult to understand.

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Q29. His PhD degree seems to be (Penelope’s web).

1. A difficult task
2. A secret task
3. An endless task
4. An important task

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Q29. His PhD degree seems to be (Penelope’s web).

1. A difficult task
2. A secret task
3. An endless task
4. An important task
➢ The idiom "Penelope's web" means an endless task that seems futile. It comes from the
Greek myth of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus.
➢ In the myth, Penelope wove a tapestry while her husband was away for ten years. She
would unravel what she had woven each night, and told the suitors who had gathered that
she would not marry again until the work was finished.

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Q30. Creature of habit

1. One who does same thing in the same way


2. A bad habit
3. A mean person
4. A faithful dog

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Q30. Creature of habit

1. One who does same thing in the same way


2. A bad habit
3. A mean person
4. A faithful dog

➢ Someone who always does the same thing in the same way
➢ My father's such a creature of habit - he always has to have a biscuit and a
cup of tea at bedtime.
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Q31. Hit the roof

1. To jump high
2. To play joyfully
3. To become very angry
4. To destruct a building

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Q31. Hit the roof

1. To jump high
2. To play joyfully
3. To become very angry
4. To destruct a building

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Q32. Start from scratch

1. To address an issue
2. To point out something wrong
3. To start or create something from the very beginning
4. To develop something out of waste material

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Q32. Start from scratch

1. To address an issue
2. To point out something wrong
3. To start or create something from the very beginning
4. To develop something out of waste material

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Q33. Roshan, it’s time for you to give your speech to the whole
school, wishing you luck to do well.
1. break a leg
2. down in the dumps
3. hands down
4. high five

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Q33. Roshan, it’s time for you to give your speech to the whole
school, wishing you luck to do well.
1. break a leg
2. down in the dumps
3. hands down
4. high five

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➢ DOWN IN THE DUMPS:- Unhappy
• She's a bit down in the dumps because she
failed one of her exams

➢ HANDS DOWN:- Definitely


• If we had a race, he’d win hands down.

• HIGH FIVE:- a gesture of celebration or


greeting in which two people slap each
other's palms with their arms raised.
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Q34. I had heard of henpecked husbands and now, I felt that I saw
one.
1. Oppressed husband
2. Controlling husband
3. Bossy husbands
4. Dominating husbands

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Q34. I had heard of henpecked husbands and now, I felt that I saw
one.
1. Oppressed husband
2. Controlling husband
3. Bossy husbands
4. Dominating husbands

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Q35. At a low ebb

1. In an unemployed mode
2. In a happy state
3. In a depressed or weak state
4. In a critical moment

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Q35. At a low ebb

1. In an unemployed mode
2. In a happy state
3. In a depressed or weak state
4. In a critical moment

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Q36. Off and on

1. Know something thoroughly


2. Remind
3. Now and then
4. Object to

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1. Know something thoroughly


2. Remind
3. Now and then
4. Object to

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Q37. Left out in the cold

1. To go underground
2. To be in hiding
3. To be ignored
4. To be extremely negative

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Q37. Left out in the cold

1. To go underground
2. To be in hiding
3. To be ignored
4. To be extremely negative

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Q38. Break the ice

1. Nervousness before a performance


2. To say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed,
especially at the beginning of a meeting, party
3. Ill-feeling carried by a person over a period of time
4. Respect for someone’s achievements

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Q38. Break the ice

1. Nervousness before a performance


2. To say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed,
especially at the beginning of a meeting, party
3. Ill-feeling carried by a person over a period of time
4. Respect for someone’s achievements

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Q39. This year’s budget is unlikely to pass as law since the president’s
proposed budgets typically face a jaundiced eye but this one has gotten even
more scepticism.
1. Confidence
2. Jealousy
3. Resentment
4. Good will

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Q39. This year’s budget is unlikely to pass as law since the president’s
proposed budgets typically face a jaundiced eye but this one has gotten even
more scepticism.
1. Confidence
2. Jealousy
3. Resentment
4. Good will
The idiom "jaundiced eye" means to view something with prejudice or in a negative way,
usually because of bad experiences in the past. Here are some examples of the idiom in a
sentence:
"People will look upon the talk of its being a temporary tax with a rather jaundiced eye".

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Q40. Sejal visits the nearby temple off and on.

1. Periodically
2. Continuously
3. Regularly
4. Constantly

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Q40. Sejal visits the nearby temple off and on.

1. Periodically
2. Continuously
3. Regularly
4. Constantly

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Q41. A time when money might unexpectedly be needed

1. A rainy day
2. A raw deal
3. A rash of something
4. A rap over the knuckles

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Q41. A time when money might unexpectedly be needed

1. A rainy day
2. A raw deal
3. A rash of something
4. A rap over the knuckles

The idiom "rainy day" means a time when something will be needed
in the future, especially money. For example, you might say "I'll put
the rest in the bank for a rainy day".
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RAW DEAL:-
➢ The idiom "raw deal" means to
be treated unfairly or harshly

• "After 25 years with the bank


Bob got a raw deal—no pension,
no retirement benefits of any
kind, just a gold watch".
• "We're getting a raw deal with
the new tax laws".

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A RASH OF SOMETHING:-
➢ "A rash of something" is an idiom
that means a large number of
unpleasant events of the same
type that have happened in a
short period of time.

➢ For example, you might say


"There has been a rash of
robberies in the area over the
last month".
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A RAP OVER KNUCLES:-
➢ the act of speaking to
someone severely or angrily
because of something they
have done or failed to do

➢ I got a rap on the knuckles for


not finishing my essay on
time.
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Q42. Instead of confusing others, let us call us a spade a spade in
front of the audience.
1. Remain silent
2. Be at strife
3. Pretend superiority
4. Speak truthfully

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Q42. Instead of confusing others, let us call us a spade a spade in
front of the audience.
1. Remain silent
2. Be at strife
3. Pretend superiority
4. Speak truthfully

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Q43. Rahul won the extempore competition. He is lucky to be blessed
with the gift of the gab.
1. An honest person
2. A lucky person
3. A talent for speaking
4. A big surprise

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Q43. Rahul won the extempore competition. He is lucky to be blessed
with the gift of the gab.
1. An honest person
2. A lucky person
3. A talent for speaking
4. A big surprise

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Q44. The leader of the Legislative Assembly won the hearts of the members
through his maiden speech during the session in state council.

1. final speech
2. first speech
3. logical speech
4. closure speech

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Q44. The leader of the Legislative Assembly won the hearts of the members
through his maiden speech during the session in state council.

1. final speech
2. first speech
3. logical speech
4. closure speech

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Q45. After months of dedication and effort, I finally completed the
marathon. I can really _______________ for this accomplishment.
1. up a creek without a paddle
2. eat like a horse
3. blow hot and cold
4. pat myself on the back

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Q45. After months of dedication and effort, I finally completed the
marathon. I can really _______________ for this accomplishment.
1. up a creek without a paddle
2. eat like a horse
3. blow hot and cold
4. pat myself on the back

Pat on the back :- to praise someone


for doing something good

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UP A CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE:-
➢To be in a difficult situation with no
clear way out“
➢Example:- After losing my job and
having my car break down in the
same week, I truly felt like I was up a
creek without a paddle".
• "The car wouldn't start, so I was up
the creek without a paddle".

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“Eat like a horse” and “eat like a bird” are idioms that describe
how much someone eats:

EAT LIKE A HORSE


Means to eat a lot, often because of a large appetite.
For example, “I never have enough food for Ellen—she eats like a
horse!”.

EAT LIKE A BIRD


Means to eat very little.
For example, “Jan is very thin—she eats like a bird”.

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BLOW HOT AND COLD
➢ To sometimes like or be
interested in something or
someone and sometimes not,
so people are confused about
how you really feel:
➢ Example:- He's been blowing
hot and cold about the trip to
Brazil.
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Q46. Leela was in class when the big fight happened. So, if you want to know
the details, you should ask her, you will get the truth given by somebody
who is directly involved and therefore likely to be accurate.
1. with kid gloves
2. calling a spade a spade
3. shooting off the cuff
4. straight from the horse’s mouth

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Q46. Leela was in class when the big fight happened. So, if you want to know
the details, you should ask her, you will get the truth given by somebody
who is directly involved and therefore likely to be accurate.
1. with kid gloves
2. calling a spade a spade
3. shooting off the cuff
4. straight from the horse’s mouth

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WITH KID GLOVES:-
➢ To deal with someone very
gently or carefully

➢ Example:- These athletes


grow up being treated with
kid gloves, and then they
don't know how the real
world works.
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SHOOTING OFF THE CUFF:-
➢ The idiom "shoot off the cuff" means
to say something without preparing
or thinking about it first.
➢ For example, you might say "I hadn't
prepared a speech so I just said a few
words off the cuff".
➢ The idiom may have originated from
a pre-twentieth-century practice
where performers would write notes
on their shirt cuffs..
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Q47. Due to her impoverished state, most of her relatives treated her
with contempt.
1. Turned up their nose at her
2. Turned the corner at her
3. Came in handy
4. Gave a wide space to her

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Q47. Due to her impoverished state, most of her relatives treated her
with contempt.
1. Turned up their nose at her
2. Turned the corner at her
3. Came in handy
4. Gave a wide space to her

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TURN THE CORNER:-
➢ If a situation turns the
corner, it starts to
improve after a difficult
period:
➢ After nine months of
poor sales we've finally
turned the corner.
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COME IN HANDY:-
➢ to be useful at some
time
➢ मौका पड़ने पर उपयोगी
होना
➢ Don’t throw that box
away. It may come in
handy.
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GIVE A WIDE SPACE/BERTH:-
➢ The idiom "give a wide berth" means to
avoid or stay away from someone or
something.
➢ For example, "I could see that she was in a
bad mood, so I gave her a wide berth".
• "I tend to give the city center a wide berth on
Saturdays because it's so busy".
• "They give us a wide berth so that we can
complete the process without damaging or
injuring anyone".

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Q48. Let the dust settle

1. To make a space tidy


2. To wait for a situation to become clear or certain
3. Wait for the other person to make a move
4. To make use of a situation

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Q48. Let the dust settle

1. To make a space tidy


2. To wait for a situation to become clear or certain
3. Wait for the other person to make a move
4. To make use of a situation

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Q49. The company understood that these small protests of
employees regarding low wages were just the tip of the iceberg.
1. A large part of a problem which is really noticeable
2. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is
solvable
3. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is non-
existent
4. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is
really much greater

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Q49. The company understood that these small protests of
employees regarding low wages were just the tip of the iceberg.
1. A large part of a problem which is really noticeable
2. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is
solvable
3. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is non-
existent
4. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is
really much greater

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Q50. Bincy’s mother kept her cards close to her chest.

1. Kept her purse and money by herself


2. Decided to show more affection
3. Kept her plans and thoughts hidden
4. Informed that all the cards must be kept safe

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Q50. Bincy’s mother kept her cards close to her chest.

1. Kept her purse and money by herself


2. Decided to show more affection
3. Kept her plans and thoughts hidden
4. Informed that all the cards must be kept safe

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Q51. Lucy’s conceited conduct with her colleagues has left her high
and dry.
1. Surrounded by people
2. Impoverished
3. Superseding
4. Helpless

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Q51. Lucy’s conceited conduct with her colleagues has left her high
and dry.
1. Surrounded by people
2. Impoverished
3. Superseding
4. Helpless

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Q52. Your so-called friend has cooked your goose.

1. To complete a lot of work or a wide range of things


2. To spend a lot of time and energy but achieve nothing
3. To interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for someone
4. When something develops completely and reaches maturity; when
a child becomes an adult

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Q52. Your so-called friend has cooked your goose.

1. To complete a lot of work or a wide range of things


2. To spend a lot of time and energy but achieve nothing
3. To interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for someone
4. When something develops completely and reaches maturity; when
a child becomes an adult
The idiom “cook someone's goose” is an informal expression that means to make sure
someone fails or loses. It can also mean to spoil someone's plans or cause their downfall. For
example, “They were already trailing, and that last goal really cooked their goose”.

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Q53. On cloud nine

1. Being angry with someone


2. Flying in the sky
3. Being very high
4. Being very delighted

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Q53. On cloud nine

1. Being angry with someone


2. Flying in the sky
3. Being very high
4. Being very delighted

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Q54. A bitter pill

1. Talking nonsense
2. Facing a distressing situation
3. Getting furious easily
4. Arguing unnecessarily

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Q54. A bitter pill

1. Talking nonsense
2. Facing a distressing situation
3. Getting furious easily
4. Arguing unnecessarily

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Q55. The entire speech of the revivalist fell flat with the crowd that
was present there.
1. had no effect on
2. had moderate influence on
3. had somewhat of a result on
4. had a great impact on

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Q55. The entire speech of the revivalist fell flat with the crowd that
was present there.
1. had no effect on
2. had moderate influence on
3. had somewhat of a result on
4. had a great impact on

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