Directions: In the following questions, find out the correct meaning of the underlined idioms and phrases from the given options. You can also review your choices by clicking into answer section.
16. He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked.
A. Pressed down
B. Unduly under control
C. Below his thumb
D. Under tyrannical conditions.
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17. I had a close shave today morning when a speeding car almost knocked me off my bicycle.
A. Shaved well
B. Stood close to the road
C. Narrow escape
D. Dressed neatly
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18. He is in a whirl.
A. Happiness
B. Sadness
C. Confusion
D. Disappointed
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19. He visits the doctor off and on.
A. Everyday
B. Regularly
C. Never at all
D. Occasionally
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20. Merina might scream blue murder, but I feel Smriti should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
A. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue
C. Suffer from persecution complex
D. Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
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21. Vijaya had a chequered career since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
B. A career which helped him make lot of money
C. A career where he signed a lot of cheques
D. Did odd jobs
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22. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.
A. To cut a portion of the road
B. To take a short cut
C. To go fast
D. To take an alternative route
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23. In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
A. Spending more than his income
B. Borrowing money liberally
C. Very rich
D. Wasting a lot of money
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24. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
A. Project is over
B. Decision is made
C. Death is inevitable
D. Cloth has been dyed
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25. Our country is caught between the devil and the deep blue sea – our leaders cause great suffering, but an invasion aimed at overthrowing them would bring many other problems.
A. To be in dilemma
B. To be angry in temper
C. To choose correctly
D. To live dangerously
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26. While setting up an e-business, make sure to keep your customer service above board at all times.
A. To have a good height
B. To be honest in any business deal
C. They have no debts
D. To try to be beautiful
E. None of these
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27. I hope it will not put you out, if I am late.
A. Harm you
B. Irritate you
C. Please you
D. Worry out
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28. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
A. Giving bribes to get his work done
B. Seeking advice from one and all
C. Helping those who help him
D. Making the best use of a favorable situation
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29. 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
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30. The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
A. Very good friends
B. Constantly fighting
C. Associates in some action
D. Suspicious of each other
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