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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 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"

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"

Q:

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A close shave"

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    Adequate space/freedom for work
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    Be ready for something
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    Something achieved (or escape) by a narrow margin
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    Enjoy oneself greatly
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Answer : 3. "Something achieved (or escape) by a narrow margin"

Q:

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

to cast iron stomach

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    a very greedy person
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    to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems
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    to be indifferent to harsh words
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    to face so many difficulties in life that one now becomes immune to even poison
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Answer : 2. "to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On the double

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    on the verge of collapse
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    at a fast pace
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    out of order
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    between two undesirable things
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Answer : 2. "at a fast pace"
Explanation :

The correct answer is 'at a fast pace'. In the given sentence 'On the double' is an idiom. The meaning of it is as follows: On the double: very quickly and without any delay.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

One track mind

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    thinking of another point of view
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    using a well-known path
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    always thinking of only one thing
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    waiting anxiously for something
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Answer : 3. "always thinking of only one thing"
Explanation :

The correct answer is Always thinking of only one thing. Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom: One-track mind: used in reference to a person whose thoughts are preoccupied with one subject or interest.


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