285 + Interview Questions in ENGLISH COMPREHENSION in IDIOMS AND PHRASES Page 4 InterviewSolution

151.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.to lose ground1). to become less powerful2). to become less popular3). to lose foundation4). to be without a leader
Answer» option 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER as PER the answer key

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152.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I am out of my wits and therefore cannot find a way to solve the problem immediately.1). greatly confused2). helpless without power3). totally ignorant4). not intelligent enough
Answer» is GREATLY CONFUSED is the CORRECT ANSWER?? am i RIGHT?

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153.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for mother but my sister gave the game away.1). lost the game2). gave out the secret3). played badly4). withdrew from the game
Answer» GAVE out the SECRET is the ANSWER

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154.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.She turns up her nose at this kind of dress.1). despises2). loves3). sees no harm in4). can just tolerate
Answer» HELLO, DESPISES is CORRECT

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155.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.A bolt from the blue1). a delayed event2). an inexplicable event3). an unexpected event4). an unpleasant event
Answer» option 3 is the correct answer as PER the answer KEY

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156.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I did not mind what he was saying , he was only talking through his hat.1). talking nonsense2). talking ignorantly3). talking inrresponsibly4). talking insultingly
Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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157.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The storm brought about great destruction in the valley.1). invited2). caused3). succeeded4). halted
Answer» option 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER as PER the answer key

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158.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.When trade was brisk , he worked hard and made his fortune ; he believes in making hay while the sun shines.1). taking advantage of a favourable opportunity2). earning money through dishonest means3). earning money at the cost of others4). taking advantage of the inflationary trends
Answer» TAKING ADVANTAGE of a FAVOURABLE OPPORTUNITY

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159.	In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Be down with1). Suffering from2). In grief with3). In pain with4). Aching with
Answer» SUFFERING from : SEEMS CORRECT

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160.	In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.turn turtle1). slow like a turtle2). turn like a turtle3). over-turn4). a game turtles play
Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3

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161.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He handled the situation with an iron fist.1). strictly2). leniently3). softly4). wayward
Answer» OPTION option 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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162.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Scotfree1). To escape from captivity2). Be free of all responsibilities3). To Get something unexpected4). Without suffering any punishment or injury
Answer» Hello, Without SUFFERING any punishment or INJURY is CORRECT

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163.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Having bought the house, they decided to go the whole hog and buy all the furniture needed.1). to live there2). to do it completely3). to go all the way4). to go in the fog
Answer» I am not SURE, MAY be to do it COMPLETELY is CORRECT

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164.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The king had been made to eat bumble pie .1). to eat slowly2). to have an excellent dish3). to eat a good pie4). to have to apologise
Answer» I am not SURE, MAY be to have to APOLOGISE is CORRECT

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165.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is always praised for his gift of the gab.1). being lucky2). getting something free3). talent for speaking4). great skill
Answer» Its very simple QUESTION TALENT for SPEAKING is the correct ANSWER.

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166.	In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.To angle1). To measure the river breadth2). To fish with a net3). To fish4). To sit and watch the river
Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ONE

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167.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death.1). resigned his job2). ceased to smile3). stopped working4). wept bitterly
Answer» it from PREVIOUS year SSC papers, WEPT BITTERLY is the right ANSWER

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168.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The sweeping statement by the boss left the conscientious workers disgusted1). rash statement2). unpremeditated statement3). thoughtless statement4). generalised statement
Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ONE

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169.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I want to tell you in a nut shell , lust for money and power ruined her life.1). to tell as objectively as possible2). confidentially3). in detail4). in a brief manner
Answer» in a BRIEF MANNER : - OPTION 4

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170.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To bite the dust1). eat voraciously2). have nothing to eat3). eat roots4). None of the above
Answer» NONE of the above is the CORRECT answer as PER the ssc answer KEY

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171.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The clerk turned a deaf ear to his officer's advice.1). Disputed2). Paid attention to3). Disregarded4). Acknowledged gratefuily
Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3

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172.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.If you are fair and square in your work you will definitely prosper.1). active2). honest3). business like4). authoritative
Answer» OPTION 2 : - HONEST

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173.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Don ' t worry about the silly row. It was just a storm in a tea cup .1). important matter dealt with ease2). hot tea being served3). commotion over a trivial matter4). confusion and chaos
Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: COMMOTION over a TRIVIAL MATTER

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174.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The mention of her former husband's name still makes Rita foam at the mouth.1). angry2). vomit3). shy4). fall sick
Answer» I have READ it SOMEWHERE ANGRY is CORRECT

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175.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Many politicians in India are not fit to hold a candle to Mahatma Gandhi.1). superior2). equal3). inferior4). indifferent
Answer» OPTION 3 : INFERIOR is CORRECT

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176.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast Property his father left him1). squandered2). distributed3). spent4). gave in charity
Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ONE

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177.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The angry hockey players gave vent to their feelings.1). to express2). to emphasise3). to suppress4). to dismiss
Answer» i THINK OPTION 1 is CORRECT

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178.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.a damp squib1). rainy weather2). a disappointing result3). a skirt in a laundry4). None of the above
Answer» a disappointing RESULT : OPTION 2 is the correct answer

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179.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.a bone of contention1). a matter of dispute2). a settled quarrel3). food for thought4). competition
Answer» a MATTER of DISPUTE : - is CORRECT HENCE OPTION 1

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180.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.All bark and no bite1). Children should only be scolded but never beaten2). To be full of big talk but lacking action3). The person who appears most scary will help you the most4). A person who talks a lot will never harm you
Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 2

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181.	In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.To nip in the bud1). To stop something at the start2). To trim the flowers3). to pluck the flowers4). to steal from
Answer» To STOP SOMETHING at the START is the ANSWER

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182.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Our founder had done a Herculean task by constructing this great educational institution .1). a work of no worth2). an effortless job3). a work requiring veiy great effort4). a work requiring very great intelligence
Answer» Its TOUGH but OPTION 3 SEEMS CORRECT

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183.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.In black and white1). useless2). in writing3). in short4). in full swing
Answer» in WRITING : OPTION 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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184.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. Turndown 1). to accept2). reject3). twist4). weave
Answer» I have READ it SOMEWHERE REJECT is CORRECT

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185.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A dime a dozen1). Strength is in numbers2). People who say bad things have no value3). Very common and of no particular value4). You save more if you buy in large numbers
Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: Very COMMON and of no PARTICULAR VALUE

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186.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.As a businessman, my father always maintained that his transactions constituted an open book.1). an account book always2). a book of open confessions3). an opening for new Ventures4). straight forward and honest dealings
Answer» OPTION 4 : SEEMS CORRECT

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187.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.His argument does not hold water .1). to have effect2). to iniluence3). to check the flow ol water4). sound logical fact
Answer» Its very SIMPLE QUESTION SOUND logical FACT is the correct answer.

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188.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.At snail's pace1). to do things very slowly2). to walk like a snail3). to lack interest in work4). to do things in methodical manner
Answer» to do THINGS very slowly : OPTION 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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189.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The teacher advised the students to take into account the advice given by the elders.1). to obey2). to neglect3). to consider4). to reject
Answer» OPTION 3 : SEEMS CORRECT

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190.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To die in harness means to die while1). riding a horse2). in a stable3). in a uniform4). still in service
Answer» STILL in SERVICE

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191.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To be successful in today's world, we require the gift of the gab .1). ability to speak well2). good interpersonal skills3). divine help and guidance4). a fierce competitive spirit
Answer» is OPTION 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER?? am i RIGHT?

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192.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To call a spade a spade1). to be frank2). to be sly3). to be rude4). to be diplomatic
Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is to be FRANK

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193.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To smell a rat 1). to experience bad smell2). to misunderstand3). to see a hidden meaning4). to suspect a trick
Answer» OPTION option 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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194.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The rat race among the leadersis revolting,1). corruption2). nepotism3). favouritism4). fierce competition for power
Answer» FIERCE COMPETITION for power : - is correct HENCE option 4

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195.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.The squeaky wheel gets the grease1). the most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention2). one unfortunate child always keep getting punished3). the person who complains the most is hated the most4). the favourite child or student gets the most attention
Answer» OPTION option 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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196.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to make from scratch1). The universe was created out of nothing2). To do something from the beginning3). To build something out of nothing4). One scratch if neglected will destroy the structure eventually
Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ONE

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197.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.All good things must come to an end1). Even enjoyable experiences cannot last for ever2). A good story should always have a happy ending3). The world will be destroyed one day4). Only bad things can continue forever. Life of good things feel short.
Answer» EVEN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCES cannot LAST for EVER

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198.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is accused of sitting on the fence.1). Observing the scene2). resting on fence3). hesitating which side to take4). sitting back and enjoying the fun
Answer» HESITATING which SIDE to TAKE

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199.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The students found it hard to go at equal speed with the professor.1). get away from2). put up with3). keep up with4). race against
Answer» KEEP up with is the BEST SUITED

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200.	Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.John's oiler of help was turned down by the police.1). sent back2). twisted around3). refused4). handed over.
Answer» REFUSED : SEEMS CORRECT

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.to lose ground1). to become less powerful2). to become less popular3). to lose foundation4). to be without a leader

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I am out of my wits and therefore cannot find a way to solve the problem immediately.1). greatly confused2). helpless without power3). totally ignorant4). not intelligent enough

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for mother but my sister gave the game away.1). lost the game2). gave out the secret3). played badly4). withdrew from the game

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.She turns up her nose at this kind of dress.1). despises2). loves3). sees no harm in4). can just tolerate

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.A bolt from the blue1). a delayed event2). an inexplicable event3). an unexpected event4). an unpleasant event

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I did not mind what he was saying , he was only talking through his hat.1). talking nonsense2). talking ignorantly3). talking inrresponsibly4). talking insultingly

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The storm brought about great destruction in the valley.1). invited2). caused3). succeeded4). halted

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Be down with1). Suffering from2). In grief with3). In pain with4). Aching with

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.turn turtle1). slow like a turtle2). turn like a turtle3). over-turn4). a game turtles play

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He handled the situation with an iron fist.1). strictly2). leniently3). softly4). wayward

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Scotfree1). To escape from captivity2). Be free of all responsibilities3). To Get something unexpected4). Without suffering any punishment or injury

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Having bought the house, they decided to go the whole hog and buy all the furniture needed.1). to live there2). to do it completely3). to go all the way4). to go in the fog

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The king had been made to eat bumble pie .1). to eat slowly2). to have an excellent dish3). to eat a good pie4). to have to apologise

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is always praised for his gift of the gab.1). being lucky2). getting something free3). talent for speaking4). great skill

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.To angle1). To measure the river breadth2). To fish with a net3). To fish4). To sit and watch the river

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death.1). resigned his job2). ceased to smile3). stopped working4). wept bitterly

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The sweeping statement by the boss left the conscientious workers disgusted1). rash statement2). unpremeditated statement3). thoughtless statement4). generalised statement

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I want to tell you in a nut shell , lust for money and power ruined her life.1). to tell as objectively as possible2). confidentially3). in detail4). in a brief manner

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To bite the dust1). eat voraciously2). have nothing to eat3). eat roots4). None of the above

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The clerk turned a deaf ear to his officer's advice.1). Disputed2). Paid attention to3). Disregarded4). Acknowledged gratefuily

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.If you are fair and square in your work you will definitely prosper.1). active2). honest3). business like4). authoritative

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Don ' t worry about the silly row. It was just a storm in a tea cup .1). important matter dealt with ease2). hot tea being served3). commotion over a trivial matter4). confusion and chaos

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The mention of her former husband's name still makes Rita foam at the mouth.1). angry2). vomit3). shy4). fall sick

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Many politicians in India are not fit to hold a candle to Mahatma Gandhi.1). superior2). equal3). inferior4). indifferent

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast Property his father left him1). squandered2). distributed3). spent4). gave in charity

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The angry hockey players gave vent to their feelings.1). to express2). to emphasise3). to suppress4). to dismiss

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.a damp squib1). rainy weather2). a disappointing result3). a skirt in a laundry4). None of the above

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.a bone of contention1). a matter of dispute2). a settled quarrel3). food for thought4). competition

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.In black and white1). useless2). in writing3). in short4). in full swing

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. Turndown 1). to accept2). reject3). twist4). weave

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.His argument does not hold water .1). to have effect2). to iniluence3). to check the flow ol water4). sound logical fact

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.At snail's pace1). to do things very slowly2). to walk like a snail3). to lack interest in work4). to do things in methodical manner

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The teacher advised the students to take into account the advice given by the elders.1). to obey2). to neglect3). to consider4). to reject

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To die in harness means to die while1). riding a horse2). in a stable3). in a uniform4). still in service

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To be successful in today's world, we require the gift of the gab .1). ability to speak well2). good interpersonal skills3). divine help and guidance4). a fierce competitive spirit

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To call a spade a spade1). to be frank2). to be sly3). to be rude4). to be diplomatic

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To smell a rat 1). to experience bad smell2). to misunderstand3). to see a hidden meaning4). to suspect a trick

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The rat race among the leadersis revolting,1). corruption2). nepotism3). favouritism4). fierce competition for power

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is accused of sitting on the fence.1). Observing the scene2). resting on fence3). hesitating which side to take4). sitting back and enjoying the fun

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The students found it hard to go at equal speed with the professor.1). get away from2). put up with3). keep up with4). race against

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.John's oiler of help was turned down by the police.1). sent back2). twisted around3). refused4). handed over.