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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.

Give it a whirl

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    Attach or criticize someone
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    To try out something
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    To be engaged in cheating
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    To completely destroy something
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Answer : 2. "To try out something"

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Direction (Q.131 to 140): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Once upon a time a foolish brahmin (131) to Birbal with a strange request. He wanted to be (132) as ' pandit’. Now, the term pandit ' (133) to a man of knowledge. But unfortunately, this poor brahmin was uneducated. Birbal tried to explain the difference to him saying that it was not correct to call an uneducated man a pandit and because of this very reason it would be improper to call him so . But, the silly brahmin had his heart (134) on this title. Birbal came up with a brilliant solution and said that as the brahmin was an uneducated man he should (135) abuses and stones at anyone who dared to address him by the very same title. Then Birbal called all his servants and ordered them to call this brahmin pandit. The brahmin was very pleased. But the moment the servants started calling out to him as ' pandit ' he pretended to be very angry and (136) abusing them loudly. Then he picked up a few stones and hurled them in their direction. All this shouting and screaming (137) a crowd. When people realised that this brahmin was erupting every time someone called him pandit’, they all started to (138 ) him. Over the next couple of days, he would constantly hear the word ' pandit ' wherever he went very soon the whole town started referring to him as ' pandit ' much to his (139). The foolish brahmin never realised why people were calling him a pandit. He was extremely pleased with the result. He (140) Birbal from the bottom of his heart.

I plan to GO ALONG WITHIN them as far as Los Angeles.

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    go round
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    go along with
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    go over
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    go over to
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    No correction required.
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Answer : 2. "go along with"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To set one's face against

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    To judge by appearance
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    To oppose with determination
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    To get out of difficulty
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    To look at one steadily
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Answer : 2. "To oppose with determination"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To drive home

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    To find one's roots
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    To emphasise
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    Back to original position
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    To return to place of rest
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Answer : 2. "To emphasise"

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In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.

Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.

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    Stab someone in the back
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    Looking to your laurels
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    A black sheep
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    Every cloud has a silver lining
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Answer : 1. "Stab someone in the back"
Explanation :

Stab someone in the back. This idiom means betraying or harming someone who trusted you.


Q:

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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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Upset the apple-cart

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    Withdraw
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    Spoil careful plans
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    Consider unsatisfactory
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    To be offended
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Answer : 2. "Spoil careful plans"
Explanation :

poil careful plans. This idiom means to disrupt or ruin well-laid plans.

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

There is no cut and dried method for doing this.

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    simple
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    honest
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    ready made
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    understandable
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Answer : 1. "simple"

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