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Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To call the shots
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    to be the person in charge
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    to be blissfully happy
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    to be in debt
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    to lack control
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Answer : 1. "to be the person in charge"
Explanation :

The correct answer is "to be the person in charge". Key Points. Given Idiom: To call the shots means to be the person in charge, to have control over the progress of a situation. For example, With no boss to call the shots, he drew ideas from all over.

Q:

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

He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.

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    To be enraged and show it
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    to cause damage to someone
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    to not recognize something good
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    to be upset about something that happened in the past
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Answer : 1. "To be enraged and show it"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A kick in the teeth

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    A grave setback
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    Severe toothache
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    Removing tooth cavities
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    Hitting someone hard
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Answer : 1. "A grave setback"
Explanation :

"A kick in the teeth" refers to a severe disappointment or setback, usually in a personal or professional context.

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:

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

To miss the bus

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    Short lived glory
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    To lose an opportunity
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    Escape by a thin margin
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    A problem in a situation
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Answer : 2. "To lose an opportunity"

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"

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

Come rain or shine, I will go to Paris tomorrow.

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    At the last moment
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    Whatever happens
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    To decide later
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    To come before the decided time
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Answer : 2. "Whatever happens "

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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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