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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 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"

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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"

Q:

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"

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.

Hit the sack

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    Miss the mark
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    Confirm the target
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    Complete the assignment
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    Go to sleep
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Answer : 4. "Go to sleep"
Explanation :

The correct answer is 'went to bed'. To Hit the sack means to go to bed. After the long journey, he hit the sack as soon as he reached home.

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