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.
46. I am sure we must be aware, if we are to make anything worthwhile of it, then we are well and truly going to have to put our hand to the plough.
A. To take up agricultural farming
B. To take a difficult task
C. To get entangled into unnecessary things
D. Take interest in technical work
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47. Sujata Koirala was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
A. Born in a middle class family
B. Born in a wealthy family
C. Born in a royal family
D. Born in a family of nationalists
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48. Despite fierce competition from rival companies, Pepsi Company set their face against price cuts.
A. To oppose with determination
B. To judge by appearance
C. To get out of difficulty
D. To look at one steadily
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49. You must be firm minded; it is no use being at sea always.
A. Strict
B. Bestial
C. Confused
D. Abash
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50. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
A. Loitered around
B. Stayed out
C. Sat unmoving
D. Moved away
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51. He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors’ eyes
A. To put sand into eyes
B. To make blind
C. To deceive
D. To show false things
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52. Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet.
A. Flatters
B. Praises others
C. Admonishes others
D. Praises himself
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