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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"

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.


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.

Q:

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A closed book"

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    The subject or person that you
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    Ordinary persons
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    In a way that is sincere
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    Have a secret plan in reserve
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Answer : 1. "The subject or person that you"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Face up to

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    Alter the face of
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    To accept a difficult situation
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    Look into face
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    Personally
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Answer : 2. "To accept a difficult situation"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get one’s dander up

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    Rush into someone
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    get into a difficult situation
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    Lose one’s temper
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    To glare venomously
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Answer : 3. "Lose one’s temper"

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