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Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The new electrician is a green horn, but will learn fast.

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

When I asked for an expensive dress for my friend’s wedding, my mother reminded me that money does not grow on trees.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
It was a lavish birthday party and I could see my friend eat like a horse.

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

My friends succeeded because they left no stone unturned in the search for an answer to the problem.

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idioms and phrases from the alternatives given below.

The politician was born with the gift of the gab.

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idioms and phrases from the alternatives given below.

She is at the zenith of her fame.

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idioms and phrases from the alternatives given below.

Jane let the cat out of the bag regarding Mary’s surprise party.

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

With the death of my father I lost the shoulder I had to cry on. It was quite a stressful time for me.

Directions: Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the highlighted words in the given sentence:

Don’t try to cheat me by concocting a cock and bull story.

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Their decision to shift their base to Delhi put a spoke in our wheel.