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Question 1
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.

A
advertise

B
cater to the public taste

C
attempt to appeal to popular taste

D
depend upon the public for approval

Solution

play to the gallery: to behave in a way intended to make people admire or support you.
Hence, option c is the exact match of this i.e. attempt to appeal to popular taste.
Question 2
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.

A
a treacherous person

B
a secret enemy

C
an unforeseen danger

D
an unexpected misfortune

Solution

The phrase snake in the grass refers to a treacherous or deceitful person. A person who pretends to be your friend while secretly trying to do things to harm you.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. a treacherous person.
Question 3
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.

A
stopped

B
postponed

C
dropped

D
cancelled

Solution

held over: to do something or deal with something at a later time or date.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. postponed
Question 4
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.

A
at its peak

B
at rock bottom

C
growing more

D
growing less

Solution

on the wane: becoming weaker or less extensive.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. growing less.
Question 5
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. He is leaving the country for good.

A
for better prospects

B
for a good cause

C
for ever

D
for others good

Solution

for good: permanently, without the possibility of change in the future.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. for ever.
Question 6
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation.

A
cancel

B
discuss

C
reconsider

D
postpone

Solution

shelve: decide not to proceed with.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. postpone.
Question 7
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

A
tried to cause an accident

B
helped in the execution of the plan

C
thwarted in execution of the plan

D
destroyed the plan

Solution

put a spoke in my wheel: To disrupt, foil, or cause problems to one's plan, activity, or project.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. thwarted in execution of the plan.
Question 8
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Dowry is a burning question of the day.

A
a widely debated issue

B
a dying issue

C
a relevant problem

D
an irrelevant issue

Solution

burning question:
An important, and perhaps scandalous, question that requires an answer.
An urgent or crucial issue under heated discussion
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. a widely debated issue
Question 9
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?

A
welcome

B
take easy

C
remain satisfied with

D
tolerate

Solution

put up with: tolerate; endure.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. tolerate
Question 10
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.

A
Make a stew

B
Boil

C
Suffer in his own juice

D
Suffer for his own act

Solution

stew in his own juice: to think about or suffer the results of your own actions.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. Suffer for his own act.
Question 11
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.

A
change the subject immediately

B
forget things in between

C
go on at great length

D
become boisterous

Solution

go off at a tangent. to suddenly start talking or thinking about a completely new subject.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. change the subject immediately.
Question 12
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.

A
wasting his money

B
becoming overgenouers

C
overtaxing his energies

D
losing his objectives

Solution

the candle at both ends: To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too many things, especially both late at night and early in the morning.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. overtaxing his energies.
Question 13
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.

A
loitered around

B
stayed out

C
sat unmoving

D
moved away

Solution

let the grass grow under his feet: to waste time by doing nothing.
loitered around: To waste time being idle; to spend time doing little or nothing.
Question 14
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet.

A
flatters

B
praises others

C
admonishes others

D
praises himself

Solution

blows his own trumpet: to talk about oneself or one's achievements especially in a way that shows that one is proud or too proud.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. praises himself.
Question 15
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.

A
Political influence

B
Backing influence

C
Deserving and proper influence

D
Secret and unfair influence

Solution

Backstairs influence: Influence from an ignoble source, typically one that is secret.
Hence, the closely matched meaning is option 'd' i.e. Secret & unfair influence.
Question 16
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. He sold his house for a song.

A
at a reasonable price

B
at a discount

C
very cheaply

D
at a premium

Solution

for a song: very cheaply
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. very cheaply.
Question 17
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.

A
remain unaffected

B
do without the help of others

C
survive in isolation

D
remain non-aligned

Solution

plough a lonely furrow: To do something in isolation; to act without the help of others.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. do without the help of others.
Question 18
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to bell the cat.

A
to take lead in danger

B
to tie belt to a cat's neck

C
to be alert of the enemy

D
to make noise

Solution

to bell the cat: take the danger of a shared enterprise upon oneself.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. to take lead in danger.
Question 19
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. He is out and out a reactionary.

A
no more

B
thoroughly

C
in favour of

D
deadly against

Solution

out and out: in every respect; absolute.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. thoroughly
Question 20
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?

A
welcome a gift

B
find fault with a gift

C
be fastidious

D
examine a gift carefully

Solution

gift horse in the mouth: To show a lack of appreciation or gratitude when receiving a gift.
Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. find fault with a gift.
Question 21
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.

A
highlight

B
show

C
offer

D
promise

Solution

hold out: resist or survive in difficult circumstances.
If you hold out for something, you refuse to accept something which you do not think is good enough or large enough, and you continue to demand more. I should have held out for a better deal.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. offer.
Question 22
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.

A
to be cautious

B
to be on the defensive

C
to take rest

D
to show no reaction

Solution

to take it lying down: to accept (something bad, such as an insult or unfair treatment) without trying to fight against it.
Hence, the correct answer is option d i.e. to show no reaction.
Question 23
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.

A
Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information

B
Come across gold

C
Come across the word "gold"

D
Hit a golden spot

Solution

strike gold: To be, or to become successful.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
Question 24
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.

A
talking nonsense

B
talking ignorantly

C
talking irresponsibly

D
talking insultingly

Solution

through his hat: to talk about something without understanding what you are talking about.

Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. talking nonsense.
Question 25
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Q. Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.

A
Dead sure of

B
Very hopeful of

C
Lacking self confidence about

D
reasonably certain of

Solution

very different about: not very good at something.
Hence, the correct answer is option c i.e. Lacking self confidence about.

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Question 1

advertise

cater to the public taste

attempt to appeal to popular taste

depend upon the public for approval

Solution

Question 2

a treacherous person

a secret enemy

an unforeseen danger

an unexpected misfortune

Solution

Question 3

stopped

postponed

dropped

cancelled

Solution

Question 4

at its peak

at rock bottom

growing more

growing less

Solution

Question 5

for better prospects

for a good cause

for ever

for others good

Solution

Question 6

cancel

discuss

reconsider

postpone

Solution

Question 7

tried to cause an accident

helped in the execution of the plan

thwarted in execution of the plan

destroyed the plan

Solution

Question 8

a widely debated issue

a dying issue

a relevant problem

an irrelevant issue

Solution

Question 9

welcome

take easy

remain satisfied with

tolerate

Solution

Question 10

Make a stew

Boil

Suffer in his own juice

Suffer for his own act

Solution

Question 11

change the subject immediately

forget things in between

go on at great length

become boisterous

Solution

Question 12

wasting his money

becoming overgenouers

overtaxing his energies

losing his objectives

Solution