In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.
remain silent
remain serious
remain mute
remain disturbed
Correct answer is B
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided to put his foot down.
not to yield
resign
to accept the proposal unconditionally
withdraw
Correct answer is A
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
took an oath
took a risk
extended help
caused embarrassment
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
Am in agreement
Am angry
Am indebted
Will join hands
Correct answer is B
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.
Cleaned the nose
Cheated
Abused
Slapped
Correct answer is B
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.
the official machinery
the ordinary members
the majority
the cabinet ministers
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get the best buys.
Be calm and not be excitable
Have a cool head
Be uncommunicative
Be choosy
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Detachment and seclusion
A tower made of ivory
Prison
Dream lands
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked.
Pressed down
Unduly under control
Below his thumb
Under tyrannical conditions.
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
very good friends
constantly fighting
associates in some action
suspicious of each other
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
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