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Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Buy a lemon

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    To buy something that is of much less value.
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    To lose foundation
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    To work through the day and shop in the evening
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    To give importance to little things
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Answer : 1. "To buy something that is of much less value."

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

to drink like a fish

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    a person who spends a lot
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    a person who keeps cheating for a very long time without getting noticed
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    a person who needs to relive himself very frequently
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    to drink excessive amounts of alcohol
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Answer : 4. "to drink excessive amounts of alcohol"

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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.

To have a nodding acquaintance

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    To have a great experience
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    To neglect all the parameters
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    Know somebody/something slightly
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    To have nothing in common
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Answer : 3. "Know somebody/something slightly"

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Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.

Since he had approved the proposal he had to face the music.

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    to lake the blame
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    to see the positive side of things
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    to explain in detail
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    to entertain the customers
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Answer : 1. "to lake the blame"

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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.

I am very interested to know the outcome of the debate, kindly keep me in the loop.

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    out of it
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    informed about the fees
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    informed about the last date of joining
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    informed regularly
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Answer : 4. "informed regularly"

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Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

to buy a lemon

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    to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems
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    buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish
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    to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful
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    to buy stuff which you don't need
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Answer : 1. "to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The employee took the manager’s remark with a pinch of salt

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    Going for the truth
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    Distasteful and boring
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    Doubt the truth or value of something
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    Ever ready to condemn someone
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Answer : 3. "Doubt the truth or value of something"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Tick all the boxes

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    To make a bad situation worse
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    To fulfill the required norms
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    To be extremely happy
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    To make a decision
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Answer : 2. "To fulfill the required norms"

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