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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Spin your wheels

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    A firmly held belief
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    With great affection or enthusiasm
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    Set an activity in motion
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    Waste your time or efforts
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Answer : 4. "Waste your time or efforts"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Weather the storm

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    Survive a period of difficulty
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    Dispute a decision or choice already made
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    Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate
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    Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
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Answer : 1. "Survive a period of difficulty"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Of the first water

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    Critically important
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    Of the best quality
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    Leading a comfortable life
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    Acting contrary to the one’s interests
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Answer : 2. "Of the best quality"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Reap the whirlwind

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    An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
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    Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
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    Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
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    Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
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Answer : 4. "Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Up against the wall

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    In an inextricable situation
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    Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
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    To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
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    In a disorderly fashion
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Answer : 1. "In an inextricable situation"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

With a vengeance

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    To look out for something without particular attention
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    Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
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    A complete disaster
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    Having similar views or attitude to something
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Answer : 2. "Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Whoop it up

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    Be totally ignorant or incompetent
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    Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
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    Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
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    Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
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Answer : 4. "Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group"

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Direction: - Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark your answer.

He turned up his nose at my offer. 

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    treated my offer with contempt
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    could not accept my offer
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    was taken aback by my offer
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    found it hard to believe my offer
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Answer : 1. "treated my offer with contempt "

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