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Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Out for the count

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    Very expensive
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    Prepared for battle
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    In a deep, insensible sleep
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    Ready for scrutiny
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Answer : 3. "In a deep, insensible sleep"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Information technology has developed by leaps and bounds.

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    at a rapid pace
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    very gradually
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    through unfair means
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    in far off places
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Answer : 1. "at a rapid pace"
Explanation :

The correct answer is at a rapid pace. Given Idiom: By leaps and bounds means rapidly or in fast progress.

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."

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A fair weather friend

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    an unreliable friend
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    a dependable friend
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    a friend turned into an enemy
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    a jealous friend
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Answer : 1. "an unreliable friend"
Explanation :

The given idiom is 'a fair-weather friend'. This idiom means - a person whose friendship cannot be relied on in times of difficulty. For example: Don't rely on her, she is a fair-weather friend.

Q:

In the following questions, an idiomatic expression and its four meanings are given. Find out the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.

To be in the doldrums
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    to be in a tough spot
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    to be caught lying
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    to be caught in a hurricane
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    to be misunderstood
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    to be in low spirits
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Answer : 5. "to be in low spirits"
Explanation :

The idiom, 'to be in the doldrums' means 'to be depressed, low spirited or sluggish'. The use of the idiom can be seen in the following sentence: Harry has been in the doldrums ever since he lost his job as a print journalist.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back on one’s feet

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    To support the losing side
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    Relive previous moments
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    Well or successful again
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    Forced to begin something again
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Answer : 3. "Well or successful again"

Q:

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

To play with fire

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    Feel sick
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    To take foolish risk
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    To abuse
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    Show disappointment
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Answer : 2. "To take foolish risk"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

It was a Catch 22 situation for the manager.

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    Worthy successor to the throne
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    A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible
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    Hailed as the ultimate champion
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    A positive outcome in a tough situation
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Answer : 2. "A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible"

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