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  • Question 1
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "To drive home"
    Solution
    'To drive home' means to emphasize an important point about something to someone. Therefore option D is the correct answer. 
    Options A, B and C are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase. 
    Option E is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen. 
  • Question 2
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "French leave"
    Solution
    Option D is the correct answer because the phrase 'french leave' means absence from work or duty without permission.
    Options A, B, C and E are incorrect because the given phrase does not mean  'leave taken by the French', 'long absence', 'privilege leave' or 'casual leave'.  
  • Question 3
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "Augean stables"
    Solution
    In Greek mythology, 'Augean stables' refers to the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them. In standard English, the phrase 'Augean stable' most often appears in the phrase 'clean the Augean stable', which usually means clear away corruption. Therefore, 'Augean stable' refers to rampant corruption. Option C is the correct answer. 
    Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not in accordance with the explanation given above. 
  • Question 4
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "To rule the roost"
    Solution
    'To rule the roost' means to be in complete control or to dominate. Therefore option A is the correct answer. 
    Options B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase. 
  • Question 5
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "A blind alley"
    Solution
    Option A is the correct answer because 'blind alley' means an alley or road that is closed at one end. 
    Options B, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase. 
  • Question 6
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "Apple-pie-order"
    Solution
    The phrase 'apple-pie-order' means to be perfectly arranged and tidy. Therefore option A, 'perfect orderly arrangement' is the correct answer. 
    Options B, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase as has been explained above. 
  • Question 7
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "Palmy days"
    Solution
    Option C is the correct answer because 'palmy days' means days of happiness and prosperity. 
    Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase. 
  • Question 8
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "A utopian scheme"
    Solution
    A 'utopian scheme' means a scheme modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect, idealistic. However, the phrase more accurately points to the fact that it is an unrealistic and imaginary good plan. Therefore option E, 'fanciful scheme' is the correct answer as it means not likely to succeed or happen in the real world; not realistic.
    Options A, B, C and D are incorrect because they are not in accordance with the explanation given above. 
  • Question 9
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "Storm in a tea-cup"
    Solution
    Option B is the correct answer because 'storm in a tea cup' means a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important. 'Trifle' also refers to an unimportant or trivial matter. 
    Options A, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
    Option E is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen. 
  • Question 10
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
    "Hush money"
    Solution
    If a person is paid 'hush money', someone gives them money not to reveal information they have which could be damaging or embarrassing. To put in simpler terms, the phrase refers to bribe. Therefore option C is the correct answer.
    Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the meanings of the given phrase. 
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