Idioms and Phrases

1. The project advanced by leaps and bounds.

a. rapidly b. slowly
c. sharply d. simply
2. His speech fell short on the audience.
a. Had no effect b. moved the audience
c. Impressed the audience d. was quite short
3. The officer called for an explanation form the cashier for the shortage of
cash.
a. Asked b. begged
c. served a notice d. demanded
4. He took his father’s advice to heart.
a. casually b. patiently
c. seriously d. quietly
5. He is so innocent that he wears his heart on his sleeve.
a. Wears dress that does not match
b. Express his feelings openly
c. Wears colourful dresses
d. Express his feelings with the shape of a heart printed on his sleeve.
6. She denied point-blank her involvement in the crime.
a. Directly
b. desperately
c. stubbornly d. rudely

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7. The poor subordinates are made scapegoats by their superiors.
a. Punished for others’ misdeeds
b. Developed poor relations
c. Treated humbly and respectfully
Scolded with arrogant reactions
8. The matter has been sorted out.
a. revised b. supported
c. resolved d. changed
9. I take exception to your statement that I am bad tempered.
a. feel offended b. feel unhappy
c. object d. feel angry
10. His friends beat the boy to pay off old scores
a. To punish someone
b. to take revenge
c. to force him to be a scorer in a match
d. because he had not scored well earlier
11. She is too fond of her own voice.
a. loves singing
b. very selfish
c. very talkative
d. does not listen properly to anyone else
12. Some people do not grease anybody’s palm on any account.
a. Bribe b. flatter c. cheat d. fight

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13. I was so disappointed when my close friend left me in the lurch.
a. Went away without waiting for me
b. Helped me in difficult times
c. Abandoned me when I needed help
d. Stopped helping me in emergency
14. He was on the brink of disaster.
a. At the top of b. at the point of
b. On the side of d. on the back of
15. The boy felt like a fish out of water.
a. Disgusted b. uncomfortable
c. disappointed d. homeless
16. His speech was all Greek to me.
a. strange b. incomprehensible
c. inaudible d. uninteresting
17. The poor man moved from pillar to post to get money.
a. went to pillars b. tried his best
c. went to money lenders
d. moving from one place to another aimlessly
18. Raju was left alone to face the music.
a. to bear the criticism
b. to listen to a favourable comment
c. to run away
d. to compensate

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19. They were offered six months’ rent in lieu of notice to vacate the
building.
a. Inspite of b. in place of
c. despite of d. in addition to
20. The possession of Kashmir is a bone of contention between India and
Pakistan.
a. a subject of peace
b. a subject of trade
c. a subject of dispute d. a subject of exports
21. My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me.
a. went far away b. listened carefully
c. paid no heed d. turned his ear away
22. Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company.
a. with weapons b. with all efforts
c. using unfair means d. with strength and fury
23. He has made his mark in the field of science.
a. attained notoriety b. ruined his wealth
c. acquired wealth d. distinguished himself
24. We should guard against green-eyed friends.
a. rich b. jealous
c. handsome d. enthusiastic
25. She rejected his proposal point-blank.
a. directly b. pointedly
c. abruptly
d. briefly

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26. At Christmas, even the elderly people paint the town red.
a. indulge in rioting b. to have a lively time
c . Paint the houses red d. spill red wine
27. Sumit had to look high and low before he could find his scooter key.
a. Everywhere b. nowhere
c. always d. somewhere
28. Ram was left high and dry by his friends when he lost all his money.
a. Isolated b. rejected
c. wounded d. depressed
29. We should know the pros and cons of a thing
before taking the final decision.
a. for and against a thing
b. foul and fair
c. Ups and downs d. former and latter
30. The co-operation and esprit de corps between the soldiers and the
officers was directly responsible for their victory.
a. bravery b. loyalty c. unity d. adjustment
31. His dealings are all above board.
a. simple b. open c. decent d. friendly
32. He is the sort of man who would do anything for a consideration.
a. if he were paid to do it
b. out of love
c. if he found some time merit in it
d. out of sympathy

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33. The company has been hand to the new masters, lock, stock and
barrel.
a. Completely b. financially
c. administratively d. partially
34. Believe me, I am all at sea.
a. Out of reach b. puzzled
c. very happy d. drowning
35. Just because he had won the competition, he should not ride the high
horse.
a. Become abnormal b. appear arrogant
c. Hate others d. indulge in dreams
36. We kept our fingers crossed till the final results were declared.
a. felt scared b. was annoyed
c. kept praying d. waited expectantly
37. The poor women do manual labour even when they are in the family
way.
a. In a domestic manner b. unwell
c. injured d. pregnant
38. Never take up a fool’s errand.
a. To go with a message b. a useless undertaking
c. One who takes a message d. an observation
39. The child pulled a long face when the sweets were over.
a. look disappointed b. feel good
c. retreat d. run away

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40. All his efforts ended in smoke.
a. To give no practical result b. to fall
c. To catch fire
d. ended in the destruction of the building
41. The result of the examination dashed my hopes.
a. Frustrate b. kill someone
c. failed d. bring great happiness
42. Don’t rely on him. He is a fair-weather friend.
a. friendly only in good time b. a successful friend
c. a notable friend d. a jealous friend
43. The leader had the lion’s share of the booty.
a. the larger part b. the worthy part
c. the smaller part d. the stronger part
44. The place gives a bird’s eye view of the green valley below.
a. a beautiful view b. a narrow view
c. an overview d. an ugly view
45. He always does things at the eleventh hour.
a. To early b. too late
c. immediately d. at the last moment
46. A red letter day
a. a dangerous day in one’s life
b. A sorrowful day in one’s life
c. An important or joyful occasion in one’s life
d. Both a dangerous and sorrowful day in one’s life

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47. On the spur of the moment
a. To act impulsively
b. to ride a horse in a race
c. To act deliberately
d. to act at the appointed time
48. To eke out
a. To subtract
b. to supplement
c. to etch
d. to oust
49. To be in the doldrums
a. To be in low spirits
b. to be within doors
c. To praise loudly
d. to be in a crisis
50. To keep the pot boiling
a. To maintain interest
b. to show anger
c. To heat
d. to do experiments

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51. Lump in the throat
To be hoarse b. wind-pipe
c. food of the low type d. a highly emotional state
52. In vogue
a. Total absence b. smooth
c. fair d. in fashion
53. A wild goose chase
a. A violent chase
b. to hunt
c. Foolish and useless enterprise
d. to run fast
54. To draw the long bow
a. To shoot b. to exaggerate
c. to criticize d. to admire
55. Count on
a. As a result of b. ceremonially
c. Depend on d. to wait for the benefactor
56. A bird of passage
a. A flying bird b. one who stays for a short time
c. A unreliable person d. bed time
57. Pyrrhic victory
a. Permanent victory b. defeat
c. Easy victory d. victory at high cost

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58. Rank and file
a. Common people b. officers
c. People of high rank d. army personnel
59. To have a jaundiced eye
a. To have fever b. to have jaundice
c. To lose colour d. to be prejudiced
60. To flog a dead horse
a. To whip a dead horse
b. attempt to do the impossible
c. Waste one’s efforts
d. to take advantage of a weakness
61. To die in harness
a. Premediated murder b. dying young in an accident
c. To die while in service d. to be taken by surprise
62. To feather one’s nest
a. To make a residential house b. something that lasts for a short time
c. To profit in a dishonest way d. to take advantage
63. To steal the show
a. Disappeared form the show
b. won everybody’s praise c. Crept into the show
d. stole something from the show
64. Turn down
a. Sent back b. twisted around
c. refused d. handed over

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65. To take to one’s heels
a. To walk slowly b. to run away
c. to march forward d. to hop and jump
66. To drink life to the lees
a. To have the best of fun and fortune
b. To enjoy a life of drinking and dancing
c. To have a life full of adventures
d. To have the best of life
67. Down in the mouth
a. Very weak b. unable to speak
c. very depressed d. very confused
68. To smell a rat
a. To smell foul b. to see a rat
c. To chase a rat d. to be suspicious
69. In cold blood
a. Angrily b. deliberately
c. excitedly d. slowly
70. To give up
a. To stop b. to learn ‘
c. to continue d. to start
71. Put off
a. Cancelled b. postponed
c. advanced d. announced

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72. White elephant
a. Very huge item
b. costly but useless possession
c. Very expensive investment d. useful material
73. To take someone for a ride
a. To deceive someone
b. to give a ride to someone
c. To be idifferent d. to disclose a secret
74. To beat the bush
a. Wander across the words
b. speak in a haphazard manner
c. Speak in a round-aabout manner
d. make use of irrelevant reference
75. To strain every nerve
a. To make utmost efforts b. to feel weak and tired
c. To be a diligent worker d. to be methodical in work
76. A forlorn hope
a. A plan which has remote chances of success.
b. hope of a single person c. Hope of a silly person
d. Hope about unforeseeable fortune
77. Raw deal
a. Unripe fruit b. early stage of business
c. Unjust treatment d. contract not finally decided

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78. In abeyance
a. In absence b. in no time
c. in suspension d. in a nutshell
79. To get at
a. To reach b. to proceed
c. to advance d. to escape
80. A fool’ s paradise
a. To live in the past b. to have happy dreams
c. To live in illusions d. paradise of idiots
81. An axe to grind
a. To indulge in evil conspiracies
b. To catch a fish in disturbed water
c. To make a personal profit out of a situation
d. To aggravate the situation
82. To bell the cat
a. To tie bell to a cat’s neck
b. To take lead in danger
c. To be alert of the enemy
d. To make noise
83. Rainy days
a. Late hours of the night
b. Unlucky time
c. Critical time in any situation
d. Small hours of the morning

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84. The alpha and the omega
a. The beginning and the end b. A nice act
c. Assorted items d. Very costly items
85. Lay bare
a. Expose b. take off all clothes
c. destroy d. exploit
86. Stem from
a. Kill b. induce
c. originate d. ruin
87. Stir up a hornet’s nest
a. Money laid by b. create trouble
c. Neighbourhood d. well-mannered people
88. To get along
a. To manage to b. to go with
c. To leave d. work helplessly
89. Make up
a. Get about b. leave
c. reveal d. reconcile
90. With might and main
a. A big blow b. a hard blow
c. With full vigour d. penetrating
91. An iron will
a. Strong enemity b. strong determination
c. To try one’s best d. vigilant

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92. Uphill task
a. Easy task b. difficult task
c. interesting task d. peaceful task
93. To turn the tables
a. To expose b. To change the situation completely
c. To escape d. To profit in a dishonest way
Q94. Turn a blind eye
(a) Not able to see the obvious truth
(b) Hide the ugly truth from someone
(c) Pretend not to notice
(d) Stay away from bad habits
Q95. Up a blind alley
(a) Hiding something intentionally from another person
(b) Not warning a person who is in danger
(c) One can enjoy thrills only if one takes risk
(d) Following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable
outcome
Q96. Blood is thicker than water
(a) Relations are more important than merit
(b) All crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that
of theft
(c) Family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important
ones
(d) Deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by
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Q97. The squeaky wheel gets the grease
(a) The most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention
(b) One unfortunate child always keep getting punished
(c) The person who complains the most is hated the most
(d) The favourite child or student gets the most attention
Q98. Run out of steam
(a) To lose impetus or enthusiasm
(b) To work quickly like a machine
(c) To give up easily
(d) No more money to spend
Q99. To go for broke
(a) To risk everything in an all-out effort
(b) Failure in relationship or partnership
(c) Losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business
(d) To start again after failing in a business
Q100. To sleep with the fishes
(a) Always be in a dream world
(b) To make absurd excuses
(c) To sleep peacefully
(d) To be dead

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Q101. To go down like a lead balloon
(a) Losing all the money while gambling
(b) An idea on which one has a lot of hope, but it falls
(c) Failure in business or venture
(d) A speech, proposal, or joke that is poorly received
Q102. To get one’s walking papers
(a) One has the right to entry within a country or community
(b) One is discharged from a hospital or mental asylum
(c) One can leave (d) One is free of imprisonment
Q103. There’s no such thing as a free lunch
(a) It isn’t possible to get something for nothing
(b) There is no genuine kindness is this world
(c) Even a mother will expect something for her love
(d) Those who are tempted by free things, end up spending more
Q104. Beating about the bush
(a) Not accepting the real issue and solving minor problems
(b) To avoid getting to the point of an issue
(c) To run around in circles and never accomplishing results
(d) Avoiding coming face to face with a problem, escaping
Q105. To beat a dead horse
(a) To revive interest in hopeless issue
(b) A cruel master will expect a slave to work even after his death
(c) To extract everything from a resource till it fails
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Q106. To chew someone out
(a) To bore someone by talking ceaselessly
(b) To discourage someone who is going to start a new venture
(c) Reprimand someone severely (d) To save someone
Q107. To chip on his shoulder
(a) To have huge responsibilities on one’s shoulders
(b) Uniform decorated with stars and medals
(c) Wearing your battle scars like medals
(d) Holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight
Q108. To shoot the breeze
(a) To do random acts hoping one will be successful
(b) To have a casual conversation
(c) To release stomach gases
(d) To brag about some mild achievement
Q109. Get someone’s goat
(a) To improvise (b) To annoy someone
(c) To do something special for someone
(d) To explain something to someone in a very clear way with details
Q110. Spick and Span
(a) High and Low (b) Dark and Light
(c) Neat and Clean (d) Happy and Sad
Q111. The thin end of the wedge
(a) In strict vigilance (b) Start of harmful development
(c) Be aware of the trick (d) Not a worthy possession

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Q112. Get your walking papers
(a) Compromise (b) Get fired from the job
(c) To be received gracefully (d) To sign on papers
Q113. Know the ropes
(a) Unable to understand (b) Main support
(c) To understand the details (d) To climb on a rope
Q114. On tiptoe
(a) Greatly excited (b) To be disappointed
(c) To be in a confusing state (d) To be doubtful
Q115. Have kittens
(a) To pet kittens (b) Be worried
(c) To have a successful outcome (d) To be carefree
Q116. While away
(a) Spend time uselessly (b) To utilize time efficiently
(c) To be on time (d) To be late
Q117. Turn up
(a) Disappear (b) Appear
(c) To take a right side (d) To get lost
Q118. By a long chalk
(a) Majority (b) Occasionally
(c) Suddenly (d) A case of emergency
119. A purple weight –
A. a dark spot B. a blemish in otherwise good work
C. multicolored decoration D. ornate portion in a literary work

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120. A pyrrhic victory –
A. a victory which is not possible B. devastating victory
C. a victory that brings more loss than gains
D. a quid pro quo
121. A quid pro quo –
A. Something done in revenge or retaliation
B. give up
C. selfless service
D. selfish act of revenge
122. Under a cloud –
A. experiencing cloudy weather
B. enjoying favourable luck
C. under suspicion D. under observation
123. Flogging a dead horse-
A. repeating our request
B. making him see reason
C. beating about the bush
D. wasting time in useless effort
124. Face the music –
A. get finished B. get reprimanded
C. feel sorry D. listen to the music
125. Sweeping statement-
A. rash statement B. unpremeditated statement
C. thoughtless statement D. generalized statements

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126. To a hair –
A. vaguely B. to some extent
C. exactly D. not the like of
127. Let the grass grow under one’s feet –
A. to accept responsibility
B. to engage in useless talk
C. to be trifled with D. to remain idle
128. Fights shy of –
A. afraid of B. frightened
C. avoids from a feeling of mistrust
D. quarrels bitterly with
129. Sink or swim
a) Start a swimming training b) Stay dead or alive
c) Fail or succeed entirely by one’s own efforts d) To live or die
130. Know the ropes
a) Have a lot of knowledge about threads
b) Remain silent in one’s comfort zone
c) Get involved in an avoidable fight
d) Be informed about the details of a situation or task
131. cut the mustard
a) Operate in a satisfactory manner
b) Achieve goals in unconventional ways
c) Expand the horizon with a broader perspective
d) Look out for minute details

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132. Vote with one’s feet
a) Cover a good distance by one feet
b) Participate in elections by hook and crook
c) To show one’s displeasure by walking out
d) Get engulfed in a lot of activities at the same time
133. Bell the cat
a) Deprived of basic fundamental rights
b) To undertake a risky or impossible task
c) To behave cruelly with cat
d) Love someone’s cat
134. Touch and go
a) A desired outcome possible but very uncertain
b) A venture started secretly
c) Participate in time restraining activities
d) Waste of time
135. A Benjamin’s portion
a) A scientific part b) Leftover part after use
c) A large portion d) Curse someone
136. To put one’s hand to plough
a) Start an agricultural venture
b) Take care a lot many things at the same time
c) To participate in a fun event
d) To set to work

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137. Reading between the lines
a) Nerd’s paradise
b) Look for a meaning that is implied rather than explicitly stated
c) Be present at the right moment in a meeting
d) Enhance your skill set in an unconventional way
138. Beating about the bush
a) Avoid the main topic b) To disclose a secret
c) Remove obstacle from your way
d) Being dedicated towards a greater goal
139. To move heaven and earth
a) Sway the momentum to turn the table
b) To do everything you can to achieve something
c) Rely on preconceived notions to get the work done
d) Participate in an unconventional way
140. To pour oil on troubled waters
a) To initial conversation with a stranger
b) Sideline someone because of understanding
c) Spread the existing dispute
d) To make peace on a dispute or disagreement
141. Open Pandora’s Box
a) Build momentum to wave path for immediate success
b) Ruling out the myths about a mystery
c) To find a source of great troubles and problems
d) To everyone happy by distributing the share equally

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142. Give cold shoulder
a) intentionally ignore someone
b) Had a monstrous fight with someone
c) To spread a false rumor about someone
d) To accept defeat without even trying
143. Break the ice
a) Point out someone’s fault deliberately
b) Point out distress among a specific community
c) To initiate a social conversation or interaction
d) To make arrangement for a feast
144. It takes two to tango
a) Restrict the movement b) Went on a trip in a group of two
c) To hear rumors about something or someone
d) Actions and communications need more than one person
145. Icing on the cake
a) To learn something formally
b) An attractive but inessential addition or enhancement.
c) To follow the rules strictly
d) To make something useful by using waste products
146. Devil’s advocate
a) An accomplice in crime
b) Someone who presents a counter-argument
c) Someone who supports a criminal
d) A cruel person

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147. Blessing in disguise
a) Something good that isn’t recognized at first
b) A talented person
c) A kindhearted person
d) Something which was not expected
148. Cat got your tongue
a) Speechless
b) One who talks a lot
c) One who is scared of very small things
d) One who is daring to take risks
149. Read the riot act
a) To reprimand someone harshly.
b) To learn something formally.
c) To ask someone to know the rules properly before making a comment.
d) To follow the rules strictly.
150. Out of the woods
a) Lacking in knowledge.
b) To have passed a dangerous phase successfully.
c) To be reduced to a shadow of one’s former self.
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151. Be in the black
a) To be sick. b) To get involved in a legal hassle.
c) To attend a funeral.
d) To make more than the expenditure
152. Give stick
a) To help b) To praise
c) To punish d) To criticize
153. Chew the fat
a) To eat tasty food
b) To chat or gossip for a long time
c) To work hard d) To engage in a quarrel
154. Bread and butter
a) Edible items b) Itemized deductions
c) Start afresh d) Main source of income
155. Bury the hatchets
a) Risk your integrity to get the work done
b) Assign significant importance to someone
c) End a conflict and become friendly
d) Kill an enemy
156. Bed of thorns
a) Full of difficulties
b) Extreme patriotism
c) Supporting anti-incumbency movements
d) Work half-heartedly towards a definite goal

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157. Back on one’s feet
a) Venturing into different avenues
b) To be healthy again after sickness
c) Portray sophisticated tantrums
d) Early taste of success
158. Bronx cheer
a) To cheer with vigour b) To punish someone
c) To cheer sarcastically
d) To cheer for an opponent team recognizing their play
159. Neck of the woods
a) A thickly forested area
b) To be in deep trouble
c) Just the beginning of something
d) A neighbourhood
160. Beet red
a) To thrash someone mercilessly
b) To be embarrassed or angry
c) To be saddened by a bitter experience
d) To beat the opponent by a good margin
161. Kitty corner
a) A place where useless stuff is stored.
b) A place assigned to someone who is important.
c) A place that is diagonally opposite to the given place.
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162. Get the boot
a) Join the Military
b) Get promoted
c) Get fired
d) Do the preparatory work for a task to be accomplished
163. Ace in the hole
a) A crucial resource that is hidden till its use is required.
b) A talented person who is chained by his circumstances.
c) A person who is considered a doyen in his field.
d) A person whose capabilities are limited to a particular field.
164. Run helter-skelter
a) Risking life for unnecessary adventures
b) Dream about tidy situations
c) Reaching the venue at the last moment
d) A carelessly hurried situation
165. Throw out of gears
a) Get excited about unplanned adventures
b) Lose control overgrowth
c) Disturb the working of the existing system
d) Speed up the growth
166. Turn the tables
a) Get into an argument b) Reverse the situation
c) Showing aggressive characteristics
d) Disturbing the working of the existing system

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167. Quite the thing
a) Very fashionable and popular
b) Friendly attitude towards relatives
c) Audacious mind d) Significant importance
168. All mouth no trousers
a) A poor man
b) To talk boastfully without any intention of acting on one’s words
c) An empty threat
d) A responsible man
169. Be in the air
(a) Harmful gaseous effluents from a factory.
(b) To fly like a bird or a plane.
(c) When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind.
(d) To be likely to happen.
170. Children should be seen and not heard
(a) The voice of children is often drowned in company of adults.
(b) Some children will seek attention by crying.
(c) Children should not speak in the presence of adults.
(d) Those children are likable who dress neatly.
171. Ease somebody's mind
(a) Alleviate someone's anxiety.
(b) Listen to somebody's grievances.
(c) Have the capacity to understand the other person's thoughts.
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172. An axe to grind
(a) One cannot cut wood with a blunt axe.
(b) To have important jobs to do.
(c) Have an ulterior motive.
(d) A weapon is useful only when it is sharp.
173. At the eleventh hour
(a) At the last moment (b) Very late at night.
(c) At a very odd time.
(d) Luckily have sufficient time to wrap up things.
174. The nitty-gritty
(a) The low level dirty job which is left to the lowermost subordinates.
(b) Those with grit and determination will not be defeated
(c) The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or
situation
(d) Some people are born tough
175. To quit on someone
(a) To fire someone from a job. (b) To cheat with someone.
(c) To give up on a difficult person.
(d) To stop helping someone, especially when, the support is needed.
176. Excuse my French
(a) Used to apologize for swearing.
(b) Said when one cannot speak the language of the other person
correctly.
(c) Used to make a flimsy excuse.
(d) Used when you give up easily.

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177. Chicken out
(a) Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war.
(b) Be a lover of non-vegetarian delicacies.
(c) Be easily confused over small issues.
(d) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.
178. A bad hair day
(a) A day which has a bad start will eventually become better.
(b) A day on which everything seems to go wrong.
(c) Don't worry over hair loss or else you lose more.
(d) A day when you forget to comb your hair.
179. A penny for your thoughts
a. A way of asking what someone is thinking.
b. Another way of saying pennywise pound foolish.
c. An idea is less worth a penny unless it is executed successfully.
d. Willing to share a secret only at a price.
180. All in a day’s work
a. Even in routine work one can find instances of fun.
b. Something unusual or difficult accepted as part of someone’s normal
routine.
c. A lot of work which is done in just one day.
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181. Blessing in disguise
a. Good fortune always follows bad; that is the way of fate.
b. An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.
c. If a curse makes one stronger than it is a blessing.
d. A life of hardship does wonders for a person’s character.
182. A picture paints a thousand words.
a. An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a
description does.
b. No words can do justice to masterpiece.
c. A great poem or script recreates a completer imagery.
d. Your mind will create fanciful images.
183. To bid defiance
a. To disregard recklessly b. To apologize
c. To act in a like manner d. To bribe
184. A fool's paradise
(a) An average person appears smart in company of fools.
(b) A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential
trouble.
(c) A paradise is ruined when fools enter it.
(d) Pretending that everything is going fine when actually all is being lost.
185. Get on somebody's nerves
(a) To calm an anxious person
(b) To be an irritant
(c) Be angry with yourself but take out the anger on somebody else.
(d) To crack jokes at somebody’s expense.

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186. Eyebrow raising
(a) Pretend to like something or someone even when you dislike.
(b) Look up in defiance as a show of rebellion.
(c) A person finally getting due punishment.
(d) Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.
187. Be glad to see the back of
(a) Be always welcome whenever you go bad
(b) Talk bad about somebody you hate behind their back.
(c) Be happy when a person leaves.
(d) Feel happy that you backed off from a fruitless plan.
188. With bated breath
(a) In dispute (b) In anxiety
(c) In full detail (d) In happy mood
189. Add insult to injury
(a) To further a loss with mockery or to worsen an unfavourable situation.
(b) A disgrace becomes worse when friends and family disown you.
(c) The world usually slanders a fallen person rather than help him.
(d) A suffering is compounded if you are hurt at the same place again.
190. Tie the knot
(a) Get into a fight.
(b) Get angry.
(c) Get more complicated.
(d) Get married.

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191. Easier said than done
(a) A task which is expected to be difficult turns out to be easy.
(b) Intentionally tell some one that a difficult task is easy.
(c) Be more easily talked about than put into practice.
(d) Once a difficult task is done it feels easy.
192. A red rag to a bull
(a) A few inspirational words can do wonderful things.
(b) An object, utterance, or act which is certain to provoke someone.
(c) A signal or symbol used to warn a person.
(d) All prepared and waiting for the signal to s tart.
193. Be under no illusions
(a) Not be duped by a cheater.
(b) Get out of a magic spell.
(c) Don't have the habit of daydreaming.
(d) Be fully aware of the true state of affairs.
194. Level playing field
a. A game played where the weaker side is given an advantage to make it a
fair fight.
b. A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance of succeeding.
c. A game where you progress level by level.
d. A game which appears unfair but is actually fair.
195. To gird up the loins
(a) To be unable to decide (b) To one's liking
(c) To be at strife (d) To prepare for hard work

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196. Evil twin
(a) Getting punished for the deeds of another, person who is just like you.
(b) An imaginary double humorously invoke to explain or excuse
uncharacteristic or reprehensible behaviour.
(c) When two people are alike then one will be good and the other evil.
(d) To show behaviour which randomly switches between good and evil.
197. Be in the red
(a) Be the top performer (b) To be in a loss or debt
(c) Be in the list of people who are never invited.
(d) Be in the bad books of a person.
198. In cahoots with
(a) A marriage made in heaven.
(b) A group of criminals (c) With lot of determination
(d) In an alliance or partnership with
199. Come True
a. Pray hard for your wished
b. To happen in the way you had hoped.
c. Day dream about success.
d. He finally proved that you were right.
200. Catch red-handed
a. Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing
b. Successfully accomplish a difficult
c. Catch someone with colour on his hands
d. Be warned of imminent danger.

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201. Spill the beans
A. To tell people about someone’s secrets
B. As a low priority
C. Everyone gets a chance eventually
D. Once in a life-time
202. To feel blue
A. To work hard and stay up very late night
B. To feel very sad C. To have faith in god
D. To commit a blunder
203. No strings attached
A. An agreement without conditions
B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time
C. To be judged as acceptable
D. Worried for frivolous things
204. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
A. Something is better than nothing
B. To give credit to a disagreeable person
C. Only just
D. To sniff something wrong
205. A doubting Thomas
A. An skeptical person
B. To keep people at a distance
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
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206. Pass the buck
A. To tell people about someone’s secrets
B. To pass the blame
C. Everyone gets a chance eventually
D. Once in a life-time
207. Put a brave face
A. To work hard and stay up very late night
B. To feel very sad
C. To act confident in a difficult situation
D. To commit a fraud
208. Take a back seat
A. An agreement without conditions
B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time
C. Take a subordinate position
D. Worried for frivolous things
209. A Hobson’s choice
A. Something is better than nothing
B. To give credit to a disagreeable person
C. The only choice D. To sniff something wrong
210. To lose ground to somebody/something
A. An skeptical person
B. To keep people at a distance
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
D. To lose a sustained share/position

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211. To kick the bucket
A. To pass away
B. To keep people at a distance
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
D. To lose a sustained share/position
212. A long face
A. Something is better than nothing
B. To look disappointed for something
C. The only choice
D. To sniff something wrong
213. Make someone the scapegoat for something
A. To make to bear the sins for others
B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time
C. Take a subordinate position
D. Worried for frivolous things
214. Icing on the cake
A. Getting extra than expectations B. To feel very sad
C. To act confident in a difficult situation
D. To commit a fraud
215. Keep your chin up
A. To tell people about someone’s secrets
B. To encourage someone in his bad times
C. Everyone gets a chance eventually
D. Once in a life-time

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216. To poke one’s nose into someone’s affairs
A. More people are required to finish a difficult task
B. Scarcely available
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
D. Wining everything coming your way
217. Going to the dogs
A. Reaching a bad state
B. Reaching success after much efforts
C. Very annoyed D. To sniff something wrong
218. A storm in a tea-cup
A. To see signs of plague epidemic
B. To get back to previous state without results
C. To hide oneself
D. Worried for frivolous things
219. A fly in the ointment
A. To bring good luck
B. To rush for something
C. To speak indirectly or evasively
D. A spoilsport
220. A leopard can’t/doesn’t change its spots
A. Hard to live alone
B. Hard to change a character
C. Impossible to get success
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221. Take something with a pinch of salt
A. Believing something with a doubt
B. To keep people at a distance
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
D. To lose a sustained share/position
222. To cut corners
A. Something is better than nothing
B. To look disappointed for something
C. To take short-cuts
D. To sniff something wrong
223. From the horse’s mouth
A. To make to bear the sins for others
B. From an authoritative or dependable source
C. Take a subordinate position
D. Worried for frivolous things
224. On the rocks
A. likely to fail B. To feel very sad
C. To act confident in a difficult situation
D. To commit a fraud
225. To go overboard
A. To tell people about someone’s secrets
B. To encourage someone in his bad times
C. To do too much of something
D. Once in a life-time

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226. Bend over backwards
A. To try very hard to do something, especially for someone
B. To keep people at a distance
C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
D. To regret in vain that can’t be undone.
227. A blessing in disguise
A. A favourable situation under the pretense of an unlucky one
B. To give credit to a disagreeable person
C. Only just D. To sniff something wrong
228. Best of both worlds
A. To win a victory over
B. Enjoy different opportunities at a single time
C. To be judged as acceptable
D. Worried for frivolous things
229. To burn the candle at both ends
A. To work hard and stay up very late night
B. To contribute money for a party
C. To have faith in god D. To commit a blunder
230. Every dog has its day
A. Almost too late B. As a low priority
C. Everyone gets a chance eventually D. Once in a life-time
231. die in harness.
A) die with honour B) die on a horse back
C) die while still working D) die in the battle field

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232. take people in.
A) amuse people B) understand people
C) cheat people D) accommodate guests
233. Rift in the lute.
A) brought about disharmony
B) brought about a disciplined atmosphere
C) caused unnecessary worries D) caused a pleasant atmosphere
234. Beat about the bush.
A) Put any blame on others
B) pretend to be unaware of the matter
C) approach the matter in a round about way
D) try to impress me with your arguments
235. Making a mountain of a molehill.
a) Exaggerating b) boasting
C) taking undue advantage of a favourable opportunity
D) giving great importance to tries
236. Has no bearing
A) Has no relationship with B) is not affected by
C) provides no evidence to D) has no impact on
237. Take the rough with the smooth.
A) be tough in order to be successful
B) use pleasant words to make things smooth
C) accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
D) make unpleasant things better

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238. came to a head
A) reached a crisis B) settled amicably
C) took a turn for the better D) resulted in a senseless violence
239. over head and ears
A) secretly B) openly
C) completely D) sufficiently
240. see through the design
A) learn the aim B) know the antecedents
C) know the secret D) be aware of the trick
241. to a hair.
A) not at all B) vaguely
C) to some extent D) exactly
242. in a nutshell
A) as objectively as possible
B) in a simple and brief manner
C) an actual experience described vividly
D) to take into consideration
243. carry the can.
A) get into trouble B) accept the blame
C) face the repercussions
D) share the responsibility
244. It is high time
A) auspicious moment B) desired occasion
C) appropriate time D) already late

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245. At the eleventh hour
A) one hour before twelve B) right at the end
C) at the last minute D) when in trouble
246. red tape.
A) accepting bribes B) formal procedures
C) corruption D) dishonesty
247. like a fish out of water.
A) disappointed B) frustrated
C) uncomfortable D) homeless
248. backseat driving.
A) teasing others B) offering advice without responsibility
C) interfering in others affairs
D) being critical of the work being done by others
249. bee in bonnet.
A) crazy/obsessed with one thing B) ambitious
C) overconfident D) frustrated
250. hard of hearing.
A) inaudible B) disinterested
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251. a real white elephant.
A) an expensive one B) a big one
C) a useless one D) a rare one
252. chequered career
A) indulged in odd jobs
B) a career which helped him make lot of money
C) a variety of jobs and experiences
D) is jobless
253. carried off his feet.
A) became delirious B) danced on his toes
C) was dizzy D) surprised
254. in a flutter
A) frightened B) very angry
C) in a jovial mood D) in a state of nervousness
255. ended in smoke.
A) Fructified gradually B) came to nothing
C) were discarded D) were partially carried out
256. turned the tables
A) behaved hospitably towards B) hit
C) created obstacle for D) changed possible defeat into victory
257. held in camera.
A) a secret B) in strict vigilance
C) not open to the public D) amidst great security

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258. prodigal son
A) given into bad habits B) poor and miserly
C) extravagant D) step-son
259. tight corner
A) in a closed room B) in a small house
C) in a difficult situation D) in a meadow
260. wild goose chase.
A) fruitful hunting B) futile search
C) ideal seeking D) genuine effort
(261) Leave no stone unturned
(a) Search for the hidden treasure
(b) Do a futile task
(c) Be known for achieving a tremendous feat
(d) Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something
262. I am fed up with his false promises.
a) Furious b. disgusted
c. pleased d. hopeful
263. Many people in our country like to feather their own nest form the
money they raise for social work.
A) Provide comforts in one’s house
B) Enrich oneself by dishonest means
C) Achieve something and be proud of it
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264. Don’t take it seriously. He was simply pulling your leg.
A) speaking in a harsh tone B) playing a joke with someone
C) trying to comfort someone
D) scolding someone for nothing
265. He has set up his business now as he knows the ins and outs of it.
a. difficulties b. usefulness
c. importance d. details
266. After getting the news of his promotion, he was in high spirits.
a. drunk b. joyful
c. hopeful d. mad
267. A friend is no friend if he leaves you in the lurch.
a. make a fool of someone
b. leave someone in a helpless condition
c. take advantage of someone
d. leave for one’s own work
268. Take heart
a. to rebuke b. to feel grieved
c. to assess the situation d. to take courage
269. get a gold star
a. to compliment someone
b. to earn a merit point for doing well
c. to get killed in war
d. to obtain possession of something

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270. Donkey’s years
a. having long ears b. a very long time
c. instantly d. once in a while
271. the icing on the cake
a. something that delays action
b. Something that is essential but difficult
c. something that makes one happy
d. something that makes a good situation even better
272. The whole nine yards
a. An act of kindness b. an enjoyable situation
c. An essential part d. the entirety of something
273. hit the nail on the head
a. to assess the situation immediately
b. to make the precisely correct point
c. to hit someone on the head
d. to handle a difficult situation
274. get out of hand
a. to act irresponsibly
b. to become uncontrollable
c. to lose courage
d. to be indecisive
275. to give the slip
a. to hide b. to hit someone
c. to escape d. to keep low

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276. In a nutshell
a. in serious trouble b. in disgrace
c. in control d. in short
277. A fish out of water
a. in the absence of something b. feeling sick
c. in unfamiliar circumstances d. ready to die
278. a sea change
a. a fast change b. a radical change
c. a nominal change d. a slow change
279. A stone's throw
a. a short distance
b. an easy task
c. a faraway place
d. a memorable place
280. a lot on your plate
a. having a large meal
b. having many responsibilities
c. having something which causes envy
d. having wealth in abundance
281. a safe pair of hands
a. a person who does many jobs
b. a happy person
c. a person who guards someone
d. a reliable person

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282. A hot potato
a. an offensive remark b. a tasty snack
c. a memorable thing d. a controversial issue
283. to leave no stone unturned
a. to comprehensively arrange things
b. to make all possible efforts
c. to completely renovate an old building
d. to fully revise something produced
284. to pigeon hole
a. to blindly accept someone
b. to typecast someone
c. to call someone names
d. to hurriedly reject someone
285. to hold a brief for
a. to support someone's cause
b. to write a speech for someone
c. to wait for someone
d. to upset someone's campaign
286. to blow hot and cold
a. to exhale heat and inhale cold
b. to show favour and disfavour alternately
c. to work like bellows and blow air
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287) Get up on the wrong side of the bed
(a) Make a wrong decision and regret it for the rest of the life
(b) Start the day in a bad mood, which continues all day long
(c) Have a sleepless night especially due to worries
(d) Suffer an uncomfortable stay at an unfamiliar pl ace
288. to make no bones about
a. to state something clearly
b. to make something unsubstantial
c. to consume only the fleshy part
d. to reveal the hidden structure
289. A wolf in sheep’s clothing
a. A celebrity dressed as a commoner
b. A scholar learning how to act as the fool
c. A dangerous person pretending to be harmless
d. A cunning man in a leather coat
290. Flash in the pan
a. Gold discovered only once during panning
b. An early promise that fails to materialize
c. Something that offers hope, like a light in a tunnel
d. Sudden discovery or a surprise element
291. Keep under one's hat
(a) Keep all your wealth in your home
(b) To keep something a secret (c) Steal and hide something
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292. Hit the nail on the head
a. drive a nail into a wall b. hurt a person by telling the truth
c. say or do something exactly right
d. punish someone for a heinous crime
293. Back seat driving
a. Commenting on players from the sidelines
b. Interfering in affairs without having knowledge
c. Instructing husbands over the phone about what to buy
d. Attempting to teach a cab driver how to drive.
294. Carry a chip on one's shoulder
a. Carrying multiple stars over the lapel
b. Entertaining a grudge over a past event
c. Having a plate inserted to fix the collar bone
d. Moving daintily across rooms
295. “If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
a. when one thing goes wrong. then another, and another
b. when we entertain one guest, then there are many more coming
c. when we know a cause, then there isn’t another to be looked for
d. when a machine is not functional, it makes others also malfunction
296. Don't count your chickens before they hatch’’.
a. do not count on something that is not going to happen
b. do not wish for something that has not yet happened
c. do not count on a good timing that has not yet happened
d. do not expect something good to happen

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297. finding their feet
a. beginning to understand the work and feeling confident
b. getting comfortable and getting a good salary
c. buying and using comfortable foot wear
d. making people fall at their feet, accepting defeat
298. Lend me your ears.
a. to politely ask for someone's hearing-aid
b. to politely ask for someone's speakers
c. to politely ask for someone's full attention
d. to politely ask for someone's headphones
299. Get down to brass tacks
a. come back to the tracks and start again
b. become angry about something that is not done
c. start taking up the most important facts of a situation
d. examine the thumb tacks used to fix a notice
300. Go against the grain.
a. Something that is ugly and unpopular
b. Something in conflict with one's value system
c. Something that we can accept with difficulty
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301. To beat a dead horse
a. A significant effort
b. A futile effort
c. A deliberate effort d. A joint effort
302. Bite the bullet
a. to restrain yourself from doing something unpleasant
b. to force yourself to do something unpleasant
c. to amuse yourself by doing something unpleasant
d. to dislike yourself for having done something unpleasant
303. Caught red-handed
a. To discover a murderer using the clues
b. To catch a thief who steals red paints
c. To catch someone doing something illegal
d. To try to arrest someone without any evidence
304. Always a bridesmaid never a bride
a. Someone who always comes second
b. Someone who is born unlucky
c. Someone who fulfills his or her potential
d. Someone who does not deserve to win
305. It's Greek to me
a. incomprehensible
b. incredible
c. intangible
d. inevitable

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306. to give someone the cold shoulder
a. ignore or show indifference
b. deny someone comforting clothes
c. serve cold meat to someone
d. bury someone in freezing cold
307. put one's cards on the table
a. to be able to continue
b. to be honest
c. to accept defeat
d. to deal a game of cards
308. be the Devil’s advocate
a. to present a counter argument just for the sake of it
b. to present an argument in favor of a well-known evil man
c. to represent an accused in a murder trial
d. to represent the devil as an advocate in witch trials
309. get a taste of your own medicine
a. be given the medicine meant for others
b. be treated by the same doctor
c. be given the same treatment that you have given to others
d. make, taste and take medicines for others
310. Off and on
1. Periodically
2. Immediately
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311. got the green light
1. Got energy and motivation to do something
2. Got the work started
3. Got fired for doing something
4. Got permission to go ahead with something
312. looking for a needle in a haystack.
1. Making a big deal of a small thing
2. Doing something impossible
3. Doing something secretly
4. Doing something unimportant
313. took heart.
1. Gathered courage 2. Felt depressed
3. Overcame problems 4. Acted promptly
314. with open arms.
1. Warmly 2. Honourably
3. Harmoniously 4. Promptly .
315. Up in arms
1. to be angry 2. to be nervous
3. to be defensive 4. to be rude
316. Work against the clock
1. work with concentration
2. work against all problems
3. work in great hurry 4. work late in the night

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317. Run around in circles
1. to keep doing something without achieving much
2. to keep running to set a record
3. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
4. to remain busy with your work
318. Left out in cold
1. to be ignored 2. to stand out
3. to be indecisive 4. to be criticized
319. Bed of roses
1. An unforgettable moment 2. A state of perplexity
3. An enjoyable state 4. A difficult situation
320. Make a beeline for
1. Make a line for honey 2. Go for freebies
3. Stand in a queue 4. Go straight to
321. Touch and go
1. Unchanging 2. Undoubted
3. Unimportant 4. Uncertain
322. above board.
a. honest and frank b. exceptionally talented
c. bold and reckless d. smart and deceptive
323. close shave.
a. to lose all possessions b. to have no livelihood
c. nothing to eat d. a narrow escape

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324. to die in harness
1. to continue occupation till death
2. to lead a life of comfort
3. to live in perpetual slavery
4. to keep one's belongings safe
325. too many irons in the fire.
1. She had too many clothes to iron
2. She was involved in many activities
3. She had made a lot of risky investments
4. She was suffering from many ailments
326. for good.
1. for a while 2. for new opportunities
3. for better income 4. forever
327. fell flat.
1. could not be heard clearly
2. appealed to the sentiments of the audience
3. impressed a lot 4. failed to make an impact
328. carried the day
1. acted as hosts 2. won a victory
3. made a guest appearance 4. participated
329. made a clean breast of it.
1. confessed his crime 2. asked for a fresh shirt
3. took off his shirt 4. blamed his companion

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330. getting out of hand
1. not growing fast enough 2. not in control anymore
3. going to be handled soon 4. can be passed on to someone else
331. To be thrown in at the deep end
1. need to do one thing at a time
2. try to do too many things at the same time
3. unable to do the given work
4. learn to do the difficult things too soon
332. The festival expenses are bound to ______ in my pocket.
1. be out of the blue 2. give a clean chit
3. be upfront 4. make a dent
333. To read between the lines
1. to understand the implied meaning
2. to completely misunderstand the meaning
3. to read with great difficulty
4. to critically analyse a piece of writing
334. To blaze a trail
1. to initiate something new 2. to act impulsively
3. to set fire to something 4. to complete a project
335. the last straw;.
1. she picked the last option available for her
2. last straw available for anyone to pick up
3. final irritant that made the situation unbearable
4. only one straw was available for drinking the juice

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336. to steal her brother's thunder
1. take away her brother's opportunities for jobs
2. pick up her brother's lucky charms to win prizes
3. get a big reward from her brother for her achievement
4. get more recognition than her brother for their success
337. through thick and thin.
1. when there was a lot of work to be done
2. in times of good and bad fortune
3. on occasions when he had a lot of money
4. even though he has put on weight
338. Be left in the lurch
1. be tired of doing the same thing over and over again
2. keep repeating something till it is accepted
3. be deserted when one is in trouble
4. be sent to do work which one doesn't enjoy
339. Go down in flames
1. fail completely 2. get hit by a burning cracker
3. get completely burnt 4. crash land an aeroplane
340. Looking for a needle in a haystack.
1. Doing something impossible
2. Making a big deal of a large thing
3. Doing something secretly
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341. Off and on
1. Rarely 2. Seldom
3. Immediately 4. Periodically
342) Left out in cold
1. to be ignored 2. to be criticised
3. to stand out 4. to be indecisive
343) Work against the clock
1. work late in the night 2. work against all problems
3. work in great hurry 4. work with concentration
344. Playing with fire
1.taking a grave risk 2.lighting candies
3.smoking a cigarette 4.provoking the crowd
345. All ears.
1.very attentive 2.talking loudly
3.covering their ears 4.making a lot of noise
346. Swollen-headed.
1.well-connected 2.unwell
3.conceited 4.famous
347. Out of the woods.
1.discharged from hospital 2.released from prison
3.out of danger 4.out of the forest
348. Speaks volumes
1. gives enough proof 2. boasts a lot
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349. put the cart before the horse.
1.perform many task simultaneously
2. postpone till the last moment
3.do things spontaneously
4. do last things first
350. blow his top
1.dismiss from job
2. be very embarrassed
3.be very angry
4. attack fiercely

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351. walk the tight rope
1. be very nervous 2. be very cautious
3. be well trained 4. be an expert
352. the sword of Damocles
1. strict rules and regulations 2. an ill omen of death
3. a constant threat 4. threat of physical harm
353. through thick and thin.
1.under all circumstances 2.in happy moments
3.in difficult times 4.in different weathers
354. ended in smoke.
1.exceeded the budget 2.was delayed
3.yielded no result 4.was successfully completed
355. keep the wolf from the door.
1.avoid starvation 2.live on charity
3.keep wild animals away 4.be safe in her house
356. smelt a rat.
1.detected something wrong 2. felt very pleased
3.became complaisant 4.behaved arrogantly
357. a square peg in a round hole
1.in a favourable situation 2.unhappy and regretful
3.a misfit in the environment 4.in a financial crisis
358. cut to the quick
1.imprisoned 2.severely punished
3.hurt intensely 4.dismissed

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359. bolt from the blue
1.a thunderstorm 2.an unexpected disaster
3.a windfall 4.an ominous warning
360) Lend an ear
1.to pay attention to 2.to not make trouble
3.to force someone to listen 4.to not tell someone something
361) On tenterhooks
1.unhappy 2.angry
3.anxious 4.happy
362) Lock, stock and barrel
1.immediately 2.partly
3.rarely 4.completely
363) In the pink
1.in pink dress 2.in the limelight
3.in a happy mood 4.in good health
364) Out of the woods
1. no longer in trouble 2. no longer in sight
3. no longer famous 4. no longer young
365) Butterfly in the stomach
1.being excited 2.being nervous
3.being angry 4.being hungry
366) Lead someone by the nose
1.to do the right thing 2.to force someone to take the blame
3.to dominate someone 4.to quarrel with someone

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367) Couch potato
1.a person who sleeps all day
2.a person who watches too much television
3.a person who remains relaxed and calm
4.a person who is simple in nature
368) Pull yourself together
1.go to sleep 2.calm down
3.try to understand 4.do a good job
369) Give someone the cold shoulder
1.ignore someone
2.give away a secret
3.do something pointless
4.pamper someone
370) Pull someone’s leg
1.trust someone 2. joke with someone
3.get upset with someone 4. tell someone a secret
371) Actions speak louder than words
1.take up a task that you cannot finish
2.what you do is more important than what you say
3.do something without planning
4.look for solution in the wrong place
372) Get out of hand
1.get out of control 2.to complete a task
3.give up something 4.get upset

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373) Costs an arm and a leg
1.easy to obtain 2.rarely available
3.nothing to lose 4.very expensive
374) At daggers drawn
1.deceiving somebody 2.without hope
3.friendly with each other 4.bitterly hostile
375) To play ducks and drakes
1.to use recklessly 2.to change places
3.to be friendly 4.to act cleverly
376. with open arms
1. Honourably 2. Promptly
3. Warmly 4. Harmoniously
377. took heart
1. Gathered courage 2. Felt depressed
3. Overcame problems 4. Acted promptly
378. to his heart’s content
1.only upto his legs 2.till he was completely sick
3.as much as he wanted to 4.avoiding getting to wet
379) been nipped in the bud
1. encouraged strongly
2. changed completely
3. dropped at an early stage
4. included somewhere else

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380) in the running
1. contesting the seat. 2. teaching yoga
3. giving speeches 4. jogging everyday
381) turned a deaf ear
1. acknowledged 2.neglected
3.a ccepted 4.presented
382) Handle with kid gloves
1. to show someone your creativity
2. to accomplish something too ambitious
3. to remove all hurdles to start something
4. to treat someone with extreme care
383) Run around in circles
1. to remain busy with your work
2. to keep running to set a record
3. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
4. to keep doing something without achieving much
384) Up in arms
1. to be angry 2. to be rude
3. to be nervous 4. to be defensive
385) At the drop of a hat
1. Instantly
2. Normally
3. Frequently
4. Usually

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386) Make a beeline for
1. Make a line for honey 2. Go straight to
3. Stand in a queue 4. Go for freebies
387) Till the cows come home
1. For a large part 2. For a long, long time
3. In the evening 4. Till the work is finished
388) Touch and go
1. Unimportant 2. Undoubted
3. Uncertain 4. Unchanging
389) Bed of roses
1. A state of perplexity 2. An unforgettable moment
3. An enjoyable state 4. A difficult situation
390) a close shave.
1. to have no livelihood 2. a narrow escape
3. nothing to eat 4. to lose all possessions
391) in the teeth of tough resistance.
1. in a state of uncertainty 2. in direct opposition to
3. in collaboration with 4. in a short span of time
392) at sea
1. in shock 2. confused
3. sure 4. committed
393) above board
1. smart and deceptive 2. honest and frank
3. bold and reckless 4. exceptionally talented

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394) made off
1. squandered 2. ran away with
3. discovered 4. transferred
395) for good.
1. for better income 2. for new opportunities
3. for a while 4. forever
396) fell flat
1. failed to make an impact 2. impressed a lot
3. appealed to the sentiments of the audience
4. could not be heard clearly
397) had too many irons in the fire.
1. She had made a lot of risky investments
2. She was suffering from many ailments
3. She was involved in many activities
4. She had too many clothes to iron
398) to die in harness
1. to keep one's belongings safe 2. to live in perpetual slavery
3. to continue occupation till death 4. to lead a life of comfort
399) made a clean breast of
1. confessed his crime 2. took off his shirt
3. blamed his companion 4. asked for a fresh shirt
400) Come rain or shine
1. when it does not rain 2. in the monsoon
3. whatever happens 4. in bad weather

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401) To be thrown in at the deep end
1. learn to do the difficult things too soon
2. need to do one thing at a time
3. unable to do the given work
4. try to do too many things at the same time
402) To read between the lines
1. to completely misunderstand the meaning
2. to read with great difficulty
3. to critically analyse a piece of writing
4. to understand the implied meaning
403) To blaze a trail
1. to initiate something new
2. to set fire to something
3. to complete a project 4. to act impulsively
404) A dark horse
1. an unknown genius 2. a horse of a fine breed
3. a well kept secret 4. an expected outcome
405) Of the first water
1. of favorable opinion 2. of ancient origin
3. of the best quality 4. of no significance
406) To make castles in the air
1. to be very ambitious 2. to create impossible dreams or hopes
3. to accomplish difficult tasks
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407) steal her brother's thunder
1. take away her brother's opportunities for jobs
2. get more recognition than her brother for their success
3. get a big reward from her brother for her achievement
4. pick up her brother's lucky charms to win prizes
408) through thick and thin.
1. when there was a lot of work to be done
2. on occasions when he had a lot of money
3. even though he has put on weight
4. in times of good and bad fortune
409) the last straw
1. she picked the last option available for her
2. only one straw was available for drinking the juice
3. last straw available for anyone to pick up
4. final irritant that made the situation unbearable
410) Be left in the lurch
1. be tired of doing the same thing over and over again
2. be deserted when one is in trouble
3. be sent to do work which one doesn't enjoy
4. keep repeating something till it is accepted
411) Go down in flames
1. crash land an aeroplane
2. get hit by a burning cracker
3. fail completely 4. get completely burnt

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412) Feather your own nest
1. make money unfairly 2. win a competition
3. be in a comfortable position
4. disturb others in their work
413) Be an old hat
1. an superstitious 2. be outdated
3. be crazy 4. be foolish
414) Head in the clouds
1. to daydream 2. to be very tall
3. to be very lazy 4. to feel giddy
415) Green Thumb
1. to have talent in gardening 2. to be envious
3. to be angry 4. to have talent in painting
416) To grease the palm
1. to give support 2. to bribe someone
3. to cheat someone 4. to give a massage
417) To bark up the wrong tree
1. to be wrong about the reason for something
2. to bury money under a tree and forget the place
3. to be mistaken about the name of a tree
4. to eat an unpalatable fruit by mistake
418) To take the bull by the horns
1. to face danger boldly 2. to escape unhurt
3. to act foolishly 4. to enjoy risky sports

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419) Gift of the gab
1. receive a precious gift 2. achieve sudden greatness
3. have the ability to adapt 4. have the talent to speak well
420) Turn a deaf ear
1. to pay attention 2. to listen carefully
3. to make someone deaf 4. to pay no heed
421) Take to task
1. to assign work 2. to rebuke
3. to praise 4. to give an award
422) Have one’s hands full
1. to be very rich 2. to be very clumsy
3. to be very busy 4 to be very generous
423) Face the music
1. face the enemy 2. enjoy the harmony
3. get appreciation 4. face the criticism
424) Pass the hat
1. to sell something 2. to collect money
3. to play a game 4. to avoid work
425) As the crow flies
1. to be uncertain 2. a long winding path
3. the shortest route 4. to be directionless
426) In a pickle
1. in great pain 2. in jubiliation
3. in trouble 4. in deep sorrow

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427) Red letter day
1. a very special day 2. a very hot day
3. a frightful day 4. a very cold day
428) Through thick and thin
1. to be scared of small dangers
2. passing through a thick forest
3. support under all circumstances
4. to be hard- hearted in times of loss
429) Rule the Roost
1. to make all the decisions
2. to be prosperous but generous
3. to frequently pick a quarrel
4. to blindly follow others
430) At arm’s length
1. checking the length of fabric
2. as close as one can touch
3. avoiding too much closeness
4. using one’s arm to measure length
431) Acid test
1. a malicious way of taking revenge
2. a test that shows how to harm someone
3. proof that an attack has been made
4. definitive proof of truth or falsehood

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432) Dark horse
1. someone who is fond of horse racing
2. some who has a wheatish complexion
3. someone who breeds race horses
4. someone who unexpectedly succeeds
433) Hand in glove
1. working together in the same office
2. wearing gloves while working
3. in partnership for something dishonest
4. doing work in the garden
434) Late in the day
1. too old to work
2. too ripe to eat
3. too dark to see anything
4. too delayed to be of any use
435) Draw a blank
1. be unsuccessful 2. be happy about something
3. be unable to sketch 4. be luck in a game
436) Bolt from the blue
1. winning after losing a game many times
2. something sudden that happens unexpectedly
3. someone who runs fast and wins a race
4. locking the doors to keep the rain out

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437) Left- handed compliment
1. praise that is given directly
2. insulting someone in front of others
3. insulting remark appearing as praise
4. making fun of someone to tease them
438) Put your best foot forward
1. take care to dress well
2. walk very cautiously
3. try as hard as one can
4. check every step
439) At snail’s pace
1. do something very carefull
2. be very persistent
3. do something very slowly
4. keep your moves secret
440) Beat around the bush
1. avoid the topic 2. hide behind a bush
3. make excuses 4. accept defeat
441) Make no headway
1. check if the head can pass through
2. unable to progress ahead
3. unable to overtake anyone
4. forced to fix a new goal

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442) Make short work of something
1. reduce the size 2. dispose of quickly
3. edit carefully 4. shorten some dress
443) In a nutshell
1. add nuts into something
2. put everything in a shell
3. packed very tightly
4. express very briefly
444) Be an open book
1. one about whom it is easy to know everything
2. one who advises others to be frank and unsecretive
3. one who is fond of reading even when travelling
4. one who has written an examination without preparation
445) Cross the bridge
1. deal with something only when necessary
2. not even think about the problem
3. not deal with the problem at all
4. let someone else deal with the problem
446) Get a taste of your own medicine
1.make, taste and take medicines for others
2.be treated by the same doctor
3.be given the medicine meant for others
4.be given the same treatment that you have given to others

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447) Be the Devil’s advocate
1.to present a counter argument just for the sake of it
2.to present an argument in favor of a well-known evil man
3.to represent the devil as an advocate in witch trials
4.to represent an accused in a murder trial
448) Put one’s card on the table
1.to be able to continue
2.to deal a game of cards
3.to be honest
4.to accept defeat
449) It’s Greek to me
1.incomprehensible
2.intangible
3.inevitable
4.incredible
450) To give someone the cold shoulder
1.dry someone comforting clothes
2.ignore or show indifference
3.serve cold meat to someone
4.bury someone in freezing cold

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451) bell the cat
1.tame some animals 2.warm the owners
3.do the impossible task 4. ring the bells regularly
452) is a hard nut to crack,
1.involves breaking nuts
2.is not interesting enough
3.is difficult to solve
4.needs a lot of work
453) run into rough weather
1.experienced difficulties
2.brought cool breeze and rains
3.become stronger and firmer
4.become pleasant and cordial
454) build castles in the air
1.make unfaithful friends 2. talk irresponsibly
3.have unrealistic ideas
4.make unplanned buildings
455) hit the sack
1.Left work 2.went to bed
3.accepted defeat 4.kicked the sack
456) face the music.
1.accept the blame 2.put on earphones
3.listen to the songs 4.sing popular songs

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457) The trouble makers took to their heels when they saw the police
coming.
1. hid themselves 2. ran away
3. faced them boldly 4. prepared to fight
458) When Rahul told everyone that he had resigned his job, all the
members in the family were at their wits’ end .
1. very serious 2. quite angry
3. quite perplexed 4. absolutely satisfied
459) full of beans
1. being upset 2. lively and energetic
3. full of crazy ideas 4. in good health
460) This is strictly ______ but some changes are going to happen in the
company in the near future.
1. off the rails 2. off the key
3. off the mark 4. off the record
461) For a long time he kept his wife in the dark about the true nature of
his job.
1. in high position 2. in a dark place
3. in ignorance 4. in a locked room
462) Pie in the sky
1. something very small 2. something not possible
3. difficult to find 4. an easy situation
463) sell like hot cakes
1. to face hardship 2. to sell quickly
3. to agree fully 4. to deal with a problem

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464) In the same boat
1. at the centre of attention 2. in a superior position
3. in the same situation 4. in disgrace
465) Now that Mr. Krishna Murthy has retired from the company, his
daughter is ______.
1. in the doghouse 2. in the driver’s seat
3. in the lap of luxury 4. in the pink
466) Rohit was ______ when he took important decisions without
consulting the family.
1. cutting the red tape
2. told to get a new lease of life
3. in the same boat
4. told to fight his own battles himself
467) Radha is unable to continue working in this office. Hard work is
______ on her health.
1. making her meet both ends
2. blowing hot and cold
3. keeping an eye 4. taking a toll on
468) Get on the nerves
(a) To be an irritant (b) To lose confidence
(c) To become very sensitive; cry easily
(d) To become very strong emotionally
469) To take French leave
1. Acknowledge the host 2. Leave with written permission
3. Welcome the host 4. Leave without any intimation

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470) A hard nut to crack
1. Easily disappointed 2. Not restrained
3. Easily encouraged 4. A difficult problem
471) On shank's mare
1. On foot 2. On an elephant
3. On a bicycle 4. On a lion
472) A snake in the grass
1. A good friend 2. A secret enemy
3. A well-wisher 4. Difficult to find
473) Spill the beans
1. Waste money 2. Perform magic
3. Give away a secret 4. Work hard
474) Blow one's own trumpet
1. Condemn others 2. Follow others
3. Praise oneself 4. Be self-reliant
475) Dead heat
1. Close contest that ends in a tie
2. A strong heat wave
3. A deadly blast of hot air
4. Strong opposition to one's ideas
476) Back to square one
1. Draw a square 2. Come to the original point
3. Move ahead 4. Neglect something

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477) To throw a fit
1. Become unconscious 2. Faint and fall down
3. Express extreme anger
4. Caution someone about fitness
478) The bee’s knees
1. Problematic 2. Extraordinary
3. Observant 4. Foolish
479) Hold water
1. To be busy 2. To be valid
3. To be fickle 4. To be deep
480) Bring to light
1. Praise in public 2. Cheer someone
3. Reveal clearly 4. Brighten up
481) A bed of roses
1. A valley full of flowers
2. An easy and happy situation
3. A pleasant perfume 4. A difficult path
482) A close-fisted person
1. A miserly person 2. A strong person
3. A cruel person 4. A kind person
483) To flog a dead horse
1. To accept the challenge
2. To make the best use of resources
3. To complete the work 4. To waste the effort

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484) To take the bull by the horns
1. To handle difficulties 2. To murder someone
3. To surrender to the enemy 4. To speak arrogantly
485) To add fuel to the fire.
1. Exploit someone 2. To make a bad situation worse
3. Simplify the problem 4. Calm down the situation
486) Hobson's Choice
1. To be in an aggressive mood when facing a challenge
2. To exercise the choice to surrender before the enemy
3. To challenge an unworthy opponent
4. An apparently free choice where there is no real alternative
487) Chicken-hearted
1. Selfish 2. Generous
3. Miserly 4. Cowardly
488) By and by
1. Suddenly 2. By any means
3. Gradually 4. On the whole
489) See eye to eye
1. See clearly 2. Be suspicious
3. Stare at someone 4. Agree with someone
490) Pull a fast one
1. Progress fast 2. Take quick action
3. Trick someone 4. Believe someone easily

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491) Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm
1. Daring 2. Confident
3. Dejected 4. Comfortable
492) To paddle one's own canoe
1. To act in a childish way 2. Depend on oneself
3. To exercise hard 4. To take rest
493) Look down upon
1. To look for something under ground
2. To consider someone inferior
3. To be full of guilt 4. To look down from a height
494) Keep abreast of
1. Keep ahead of 2. Keep oneself updated
3. Keep up the good work 4. Keep a watch on
495) Give a piece of one's mind
1. To share one's ideas
2. To donate something valuable
3. To rebuke someone strongly
4. To advise someone
496) Come to the point
1. To speak plainly about the real issue
2. To get reconciled to something
3. To unravel a mystery
4. To meet at a designated place

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497) The people were scared because the burglar was "at large".
1. very dangerous
2. very famous
3. not caught
4. behind bars
498) Cut and dried
1. Dead and gone
2. Badly hurt
3. Very old
4. Already decided
499) Make off with
1. To understand
2. To run away
3. To discover
4. To transfer
500) Kill two birds with one stone
1. To plan two murders simultaneously
2. To be an expert shooter
3. To try something impossible
4. To achieve two results with a single effort

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501) The acid test
1. A fact, event or situation that proves something
2. A critical situation or crisis
3. An unpleasant or offensive test
4. Throwing acid on someone’s face
502) Blind alley
1. A state of deep thought
2. A person who comes to meet occasionally
3. A situation in which no further progress can be made
4. Taking first step after somebody’s approach
503) To take a back seat
1. To go through a short but unpleasant period of time
2. To lecture or criticise the person who is actually in control of something
3. To be less successful in one’s efforts
4. To become less important or to give up control over things
504. A wild goose chase
(a) Fruitful search
(b) Timely search
(c) Useless search
(d) Wrong decision
(505) A moot point
(a) Agreeable (b) Disputed
(c) Unclear (d) Unknown

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(506) Will-o-the wisp
(a) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.
(b) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
(c) To spend recklessly. (d) Accept or leave the offer.
(507) To go through fire and water
(a) To scold someone
(b) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
(c) To act without restraints (d) Something which hurts
(508) To put a spoke in one's wheel
(a) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
(b) To maintain under all circumstances
(c) To blame the other party
(d) To put a difficulty in the way of progress
(509) At loggerheads
(a) To suffer (b) In conflict with someone
(c) To face tough competition
(d) To be in do or die situation
(510) Adam's ale
(a) Gift (b) Food
(c) Water (d) Belongings
(511) At one's wits end
(a) A man of ability (b) At the last moment
(c) To get puzzled (d) Undecided controversy

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(512) To go to somebody's head
(a) To have a huge ego
(b) To complain to the highest authority
(c) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk
(d) To make the person think that they are very important that makes
them less pleasant person
(513) To make amends
(a) To make new friends
(b) To feel guilty for something you have not done
(c) To compensate (d) To make flimsy excuses
(514) Go for a song
(a) One's favourite music
(b) Happy go lucky attitude (c) Sold cheaply
(d) Something which is prohibitively expensive
(515) Make an ass out of
(a) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid
(b) Work very hard like a donkey
(c) Be smart but act dumb (d) Make a mistake
(516) Mealy-mouthed
(a) Ill-tempered (b) Soft-spoken
(c) Enthusiastic (d) Afraid to speak frankly
(517) By fits and starts
(a) Occasionally (b) Totally
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(518) Chicken-hearted
(a) Coward
(b) Short tempered
(c) Composed (d) Bold
(519) Red letter day
(a) Starting day (b) Holiday
(c) Significant day (d) Ending day
(520) To have a finger in every pie
(a) To Fight with everybody
(b) To be involved in a large and varied number of activities or enterprises
(c) To make fun of everybody
(d) To leave every job unfinished
(521) To make up one's mind
(a) To be prepared for unfavourable outcomes
(b) To make a decision; decide
(c) To overcome intense grief
(d) To psyche oneself into believing that the task at hand is not impossible
(522) Spick and Span
(a) High and low (b) Dark and light
(c) Neat and clean (d) Happy and sad
(523) To draw the longbow
(a) To nullify (b) To exaggerate
(c) To underrate (d) To demarcate

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(524) All agog
(a) Avoid (b) Contentment
(c) Amazed (d) Unsystematically
(525) Not to mince matters
(a) To be at ease
(b) To not confuse others
(c) To not interfere in others affairs
(d) To speak out politely
(526) Live from hand to mouth
(a) Filthy rich people (b) To be dependent on others
(c) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra
(d) Living in miserable conditions.
(527) To face the music
(a) To bear the consequences
(b) To disparage someone
(c) To be hard of hearing
(d) To enjoy a musical concert
(528) To steal a march
(a) To act in a foolish way (b) To break something
(c) To outshine (d) To see a hidden meaning
(529) In a jiffy
(a) Fail to win appreciation (b) In an appropriate manner
(c) Something that is done very quickly
(d) To fall in love

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(530) Herculean task
(a) Important task (b) Motivating
(c) Optional to do (d) Very difficult task
(531) On tenterhooks
(a) Flattery (b) in a disorganized manner
(c) In anxious suspense (d) Speak quickly
(532) Ended in a fiasco
(a) A complete failure (b) A successful event
(c) Changed one completely (d) Twisted around
(533) Sow wild oats
(a) To make someone fool (b) To make space to red
(c) To take revenge
(d) To waste time by doing foolish things
(534) The thin end of the wedge
(a) In strict vigilance
(b) Start of harmful development
(c) Be aware of the trick
(d) Not a worthy possession
(535) To accept the gauntlet
(a) To accept challenge
(b) To accept defeat
(c) To accept what is written in fate
(d) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning

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(536) Pillar to post
(a) Main support of an object
(b) One place to another
(c) To be reluctant
(d) To incite others
(537) Hobson's choice
(a) To choose first in row
(b) To make a careful choice
(c) No real choice at all
(d) To seek all favourable alternatives to choose from
(538) To Have bitten off more than you can chew
(a) To eat voraciously and then fall sick
(b) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the act
(c) To have tried to do something which is too difficult
(d) To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice
the effort to recover the loss
(539) Out of print
(a) Not able to print due to being short on paper
(b) A book no longer available from the publisher
(c) Intentionally not mention some items in the article or book
(d) All publishers refuse to publish your book
(540) Kick the bucket
(a) Loose temper (b) To delay a little longer
(c) To die (d) To meet with an accident

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(541) An axe to grind
(a) To act bravely
(b) To act like a fool
(c) To have a selfish motive
(d) To take risk
(542) Bear the palm
(a) To face the consequences (b) To meet death
(c) To be able to predict future (d) To win
(543) To give the devil his due
(a) To punish the wrong person
(b) To give credit to even a notorious person
(c) To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own
(d) To stand in the way of the devil
(544) To hit the nail on the head
(a) To take out frustration by beating a person
(b) To make a wrong decision
(c) To find exactly the right answer
(d) To unwittingly fall into a trap
(545) On thin ice
(a) To keep failing after repeated efforts
(b) To endure a harsh winter
(c) To keep one's cool even in a tough situation
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(546) To have something on the brain
(a) To be obsessed with something
(b) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
(c) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem
(d) To think wistfully about past life
(547) Not one's cup of tea
(a) To stop having breakfast
(b) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the challenge
(c) to be satisfied with less (d) Not one's choice or preference
(548) In bad taste
(a) Not suitable or offensive (b) To be a bad cook
(c) To have a poor choice of fashion style
(d) To express honest harsh opinion about someone or something
(549) Once and for all
(a) Now and for the last time; finally
(b) To be successful in the first attempt
(c) To do a charitable act for the benefit of everybody
(d) To speak for the majority
(550) To heave a sigh of relief
(a) To become very tired with routine or boring work
(b) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not
happened or has ended
(c) To Feel extremely sad over someone else's misfortune
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(551) To be on cloud nine
(a) To extremely happy
(b) To feely lucky
(c) To experience the feeling of being intoxicated
(d) To make one last attempt
(552) Give somebody a ring
(a) Propose marriage
(b) Inform about the death of a loved one
(c) Call someone on the telephone
(d) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship
(553) Learn by heart
(a) To memorize something
(b) Love something terribly
(c) Learn a lesson by making a mistake
(d) Learn to control or hide your true feelings
(554) To wrangle over an ass's shadow
(a) To waste money over trifles
(b) To punish a person severely for his arrogance
(c) To quarrel over trifles
(d) To keep away from extreme poverty
(555) Make one's flesh creep
(a) To confuse someone
(b) To flatter someone
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(556) Damp squib
(a) Complete failure (b) Complete knowledge
(c) To motivate (d) To squander money
(557) Rise like a phoenix
(a) Something memorable (b) Time to answer for one\'s action
(c) To become successful again (d) To make people happy
(558) In black and white
(a) Be colour blind
(b) Not able to appreciate the finer things in life
(c) Be excessively prejudiced against something or someone
(d) very clear choice that causes no confusion
(559) Out of date
(a) Not have time; very busy
(b) Not stick to the schedule
(c) Fail to find a partner (d) Old-fashioned
(560) It goes without saying
(a) To Silently bear the injustice
(b) Something which is implied to be obvious
(c) There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it
(d) Break long relationship with someone
561. To let someone off
(a) To let someone fall
(b) To leave someone in his present state
(c) To release someone from blame
(d) To refuse to answer

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(562) Barking up the wrong tree
(a) Scolding the one who is innocent.
(b) Expecting a favour from a heartless person.
(c) Looking in the wrong place.
(d) Requesting but in an arrogant manner.
(563) Call it a day
(a) To start a job wishing for success.
(b) To take a break or a holiday.
(c) Assign different days to different tasks.(d) To declare the end of a task.
(564) Get the message
(a) Understand what is implied by a remark or action
(b) Communicate using a secret language
(c) Find it difficult to understand a different language
(d) Fire someone from a job
(565) Keep at bay
(a) Keep your problems to yourselves
(b) to control something and prevent it from causing you problems
(c) Not share a secret (d) Maintain a long distance relationship
(566) To go off the air
(a) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed
(b) To not eat food for a long period of time
(c) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program
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(567) To make a fuss about
(a) To be extremely delighted
(b) To work hard for eventual success
(c) To be very strict or have very high standards
(d) An excessive display of attention or activity
(568) To keep the wolf from the door
(a) Avoid starvation (b) Crack the deal
(c) Entry prohibited (d) Have a pleasant tour
(569) Teething problems
(a) Oral problems (b) Problems at the start of a new project
(c) Problems for quite a long time in adjus ting in the new place
(d) Problem of having good dentist
(570) Rat race
(a) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it
(b) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals
(c) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive
struggle for wealth or power
(d) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlesly
(571) Spin one's wheels
(a) Keep bagging about oneself (b) Try your luck
(c) Expel much effort for little or no gain (d) Start a long journey
(572) The alpha and the omega
(a) Happy and sad (b) The beginning and the end
(c) The love and the hatred (d) Truth and dare

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(573) Throw up the sponge
(a) To attack (b) To laugh at someone
(c) To surrender (d) To talk loudly
(574) At the drop of a hat
(a) Without any hesitation; instantly.
(b) Show outward respect to someone you hate.
(c) Forcibly let go of something which is very personal to you.
(d) A mistake which is of not much consequence.
(575) Beat a dead horse
(a) Show extreme level of cruelty especially to animals.
(b) Exploit someone to the point of killing him/her.
(c) To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution.
(d) To continue playing a game knowing very well that you are going to
lose.
(576) Ball is in your court
(a) Put the blame on the other person.
(b) Request someone to return your belonging.
(c) It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
(d) To tell someone politely about his/her mistake.
(577) Best of both worlds
(a) Two best teams compete with each other.
(b) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different
opportunities.
(c) Gods who rule heaven and earth.
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(578) Achilles' heel
(a) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.
(b) A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.
(c) A past deed which one is trying to hide.
(d) The person who is blamed if anything go es wrong.
(579) Beat around the bush
(a) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
(b) Talk bad about a person, often in the absence of that person .
(c) Spend a fun jovial time.
(d) It is wise to ignore hard ships and continue with your task.
(580) Gnash your teeth
(a) Express rage (b) Brush your teeth
(c) Laugh hysterically (d) Take a big bite
Q581. Tempt providence
A) To punish someone
B) To take reckless risks
C) To have God’s favor
D) To make publicly known
Q582. Within an ace of
A) Very near to B) Very far from
C) Very cheap D) Very expensive
Q583. Beyond the pale
A) Productive B) Penniless
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Q584. The royal road
A) An easy way
B) A troublesome way
C) A grand idea
D) A luxurious life style
Q585. Whiter than white
A) Completely foolish B) Completely blank
C) Customary D) Completely honest
Q586. On the bum
A) To take for granted B) To live wandering life
C) To refer to D) To raise objections
Q587. For days on end
A) Travelling days B) Memorable days
C) For many days D) For forgettable days
Q588. On the button
A) To come into contact with B) Roughly
C) To do unimportant things first D) Precisely
Q589. The tip of the iceberg
A) The best quality of people which makes them memorable for a long
time
B) Superficial evidence of a much larger problem
C) A repeating situation in which one problem causes another problem
D) To allow something to be done that is not usually allowed

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Q590. Tide over
A) To leave in difficult time B) To perform brilliantly
C) Support through a difficult period
D) To expect more than one actually deserves
Q591. Stand corrected
A) To admit that one has been wrong
B) To correct someone else for their wrong doings
C) To defend oneself on being caught red-handed
D) To run away from punishment
Q592. Behind the eight ball
A) Visit a pleasant place B) Improve to do better
C) To be advantageous D) At a disadvantage
Q593. A ghost of a chance
A) Commonplace
B) Become more important or popular
C) To be in a hurry
D) A very small possibility
Q594. To bring to heel
A) To be successful
B) To force someone or something to obey
C) To wish someone good luck D) To confine or trap
Q595. Long in the tooth
A) To speak (or write) too much B) To be elderly or aging
C) To take a long route D) To live long

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Q596. The salt of the Earth
(a) To expect something in return (b) Very good & honest/kind
(c) To support someone (d) Neat and clean
Q597. Feel blue
(a) Feeling ecstatic (b) In trouble/depressed
(c) An easy achievement (d) comfortable
Q598. Flies off at a tangent
(a) Self praising (b) To boast
(c) Start discussing something irrelevant
(d) Well informed
Q599. Going places.
(a) To go to the home back (b) Talented and successful
(c) To go on a visit (d) To be angry
Q600. Get the sack
(a) Getting promotion (b) Dismissed from
(c) To get a surprise (d) To get a leave

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Q601. Of no avail
(a) In favour with (b) Useless
(c) Useful (d) To be utterly lost
Q602. Bone to pick
(a) Appear suddenly (b) To reject
(c) Cause of quarrel (d) To accept readily
Q603. To call it a day
(a) To conclude proceedings (b) To grieve over
(c) To surrender (d) To be suspicious
Q604. Pull someone up on something
(a) To agree on something (b) To Criticize
(c) To bring out a change (d) None of the above
Q605. Point blank
(a) Rarely (b) Very definite and direct
(c) At a last moment (d) Leave quietly
Q606. A cut above
(a) Rather superior to (b) Tough situation
(c) To be idle (d) To object at something
Q607. Balloon goes up
(a) To be attentive (b) A situation turning unpleasant/serious
(c) A happy occasion (d) Get up early
Q608. Part and Parcel
(a) To take an initiative (b) To do a task completely
(c) Important part (d) To surprise someone

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Q609. Gate Crasher
(a) Invited friend (b) Uninvited guest
(c) A drunk person (d) A murderer
Q610. As daft as a brush
(a) Extremely silly (b) Extremely kind
(c) Extremely sick (d) Extremely old
611. Ended in smoke.
a) To catch fire b) No ending
c) To give no practical result d) To fall
612. Of his own accord.
a) Unwillingly b) Willingly
c) At his desire d) By forcible action
613. A fool’s paradise.
a) Living in illusions b) Live happily
c) To live in the midst of idiots d) With happy ideas
614. Dashed her hopes
a) Bring failure b) Disappointed
c) Frustrate d) Bring harmony
615. In abeyance
a) Secret b) Open to all c) In no time d) In suspension
616. Beef up
a) Weaken b) To strengthen
c) To care d) Aimlessly

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617. Blow hot and cold
a) Permanent b) Temporary
c) To be constantly changing d) To develop
618. Catch one’s breath
a) Shock or amazement b) Stop breathing
c) Happy mood d) Fearful thoughts
619. Look one’s goose
a) Experience b) include
c) to put an end to one’s hopes d) cause destruction to
620. Do away with
a) Destroy b) Explode
c) Remove d) Eradicate
621. Give me a hand
A) Keep a watch on B) Handle
C) Provide me with D) Help me with
622. To drink life to the lees.
A) To have the best of fun and fortune
B) To enjoy a life of drinking and dancing
C) To have a life full of adventures D) To have the best of life
623. Looked blank
A) Was without any emotion
B) Was puzzled and surprised
C) Was uninterested
D) Was unhappy

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624. On the brink of disaster.
A) At the top of ruin B) At the point of ruin
C) On the side of ruin D) On the back of ruin
625. A man of letters.
A) Of wide contacts B) An excellent letter dictator
C) A great writer of letters D) Proficient in literary art
626. In the red
A) Making money B) Losing money
C) In danger D) Spending money
627. A white elephant.
A) Very huge item B) Costly and useless possession
C) Very expensive investment D) Useful material
628. Playing to the gallery.
A) Adopting cheap tactics
B) Befooling the common man
C) Fighting for votes D) Appeasing the masses
629. Trumped up
A) Translated
B) Sang with the music of a trumpet
C) Concocted
D) Copied
630. A close shave
A) To share one’s brand B) Very risky
C) Narrow escape from danger D) To be happy

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631. Scapegoats
A) Punished for others’ misdeeds
B) Developed poor relations
C) Treated humbly and respectfully
D) Scolded with arrogant reactions
632. Stole the show.
A) Stole something from the show
B) Crept into the show C) Won everybody’s praise
D) Disappeared from the show
633. Put off
A) Cancelled B) Postponed
C) Advanced D) Announced
634. A man in the street
A) An ordinary person B) An illiterate person
C) An unknown person D) A stranger
635. Passed himself off
A) Described himself B) Deceived everyone
C) Disguised himself D) Was regarded
636. Gave the game away
A) Lost the game B) Gave out the secret
C) Gave away the gift D) Withdrew from the plan
637. Gone down the drain.
A) Was lost forever B) Dropped in the drain
C) Got washed away D) Her money was safe

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638. Fell short
A) Had no effect B) Moved the audience
C) Impressed the audience D) Was quite short
639. Sorted out
A) Revised B) Supported
C) Resolved D) Changed
640. On good terms
A) Kept terms and conditions B) Was friendly
C) Followed the rules D) Agreed with them
641. To beat about the bush.
A) Wander across the words
B) Speak in a haphazard manner
C) Speak in a round-about manner
D) Make use of irrelevant reference
642. Set forth
A) Stated B) Accepted
C) Contradicted D) Printed
643. Hadn’t a leg to stand on.
A) Had been injured in an accident B) Was lame
C) Did not have much hope of getting it
D) Would have to wait for some time
644. Show the white feather
A) Show signs of cowardice B) Act arrogantly
C) Show intimacy D) Act impudently

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645. To give it a shot.
A) Click a picture B) Try something
C) Pose for a picture D) Injure someone
646. Eat one’s words
1. forgive and forget 2. become less acceptable
3. retract what one has said 4. oppose sternly
647. Rose-coloured glasses
1. a positive outlook on life
2. a difficult situation
3. an outdated attitude 4. a belief not based on facts
648. On the spur of the moment
1. deciding after a lot of thinking
2. acting impulsively without thinking
3. waiting nervously for something
4. being extremely careful
649. One track mind
1. thinking of another point of view
2. using a well-known path
3. always thinking of only one thing
4. waiting anxiously for something
650. On the double
1. on the verge of collapse
2. at a fast pace 3. out of order
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651. Over one’s head
1. something totally unexpected
2. being at a disadvantage
3. unable to function as before
4. beyond one’s capability to understand something
652. A fair weather friend
1. an unreliable friend 2. a dependable friend
3. a friend turned into an enemy
4. a jealous friend
653. Breath of fresh air
1. a peaceful and relaxing place
2. someone with a pleasant voice
3. a high-priced and expensive thing
4. someone or something new and refreshing
654. Take exception
1. appreciate 2. object to
3. care for 4. deny
655. To call the shots
1. to be the person in charge 2. to be blissfully happy
3. to be in debt 4. to lack control
656. She felt like a fish out of water at her new job.
1. angry and hurt 2. comfortable and relaxed
3. uncomfortable and restless
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657. Information technology has developed by leaps and bounds.
1. at a rapid pace 2. very gradually
3. through unfair me 4. in far off places
658. Her success as a singer was a nine days’ wonder.
1. a proud achievement 2. an impossible feat
3. eternal fame 4. a short-lived sensation
659. His comments cast a slur upon the integrity of his manager.
1. redeemed 2. praised
3. improved 4. damaged
660. If the audit report shows anomalies, the finance manager will be
brought to book.
1. given a promotion 2. rewarded suitably
3. supported fully 4. held accountable
661. If we lay our heads together, we will surely find a solution.
1. rest for a while 2. work in consultation
3. work in isolation 4. take a break
662. up to the mark
1. lacking in maturity
2. up to the required standard
3. of the desired height
4. more than expected
663. The threat of the pandemic is not just a cry in the wilderness.
1. mourning for the loss 2. spreading rumours
3. an unheeded warning 4. tears of sorrow

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664. The news of a leopard in the city spread like wild fire.
1. caused damage 2. caused fear
3. spread slowly 4. spread rapidly
665. Do a good turn
1. Render a service 2. Wait for a turn
3. Return a gift 4. Make a profit
666. Blow one’s own trumpet
1. Rely on oneself 2. Criticise others
3. Praise oneself 4. Respect others
667. Carry the day
1. Win a victory 2. Lift a heavy load
3. Bear the burden 4. Lead an army
668. Eye-wash
1. An operation 2. A consideration
3. A deception 4. An inspiration
669. Cry over spilt milk
1. To find a solution 2. To shout slog
3. To blame others 4. To regret uselessly
670. First and foremost
1. Most important aspect 2. Most difficult task
3. After everything else 4. Far from the truth
671. Apple of one’s eye
1. Very clean 2. Very easy
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672. Behind one’s back
1. In one’s absence 2. In everyone’s knowledge
3. Confronting somebody 4. Openly supporting someone
673. A red letter day
1. A day full of sorrows
2. A day when everything goes perfect
3. A joyful day 4. A memorable day
674. To take French leave
1. Leave with written permission
2. Leave without any intimation
3. Acknowledge the host
4. Welcome the host
675. On shank's mare
1. On an elephant 2. On foot
3. On a lion 4. On a bicycle
676. A snake in the grass
1. A well-wisher 2. A secret enemy
3. A good friend 4. Difficult to find
677. Back to square one
1. Neglect something 2. Draw a square
3. Move ahead 4. Come to the original point
678. At one’s beck and call
1. Move behind 2. Leave a place
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679. The bee’s knees
1. Problematic 2. Foolish
3. Extraordinary 4. Observant
680. To throw a fit
1. Faint and fall down
2. Become unconscious
3. Express extreme anger
4. Caution someone about fitness
681. Bring to light
1. Reveal clearly 2. Cheer someone
3. Brighten up 4. Praise in public
682. Hold water
1. To be fickle 2. To be valid
3. To be busy 4. To be deep
683. A close-fisted person
a. A strong person b. A kind person
c. A miserly person d. A cruel person
684. Chicken-hearted
a. Selfish b. Cowardly
c. Generous d. Miserly
685. By and by
a. On the whole b. By any means
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686. Pull a fast one
a. Trick someone b. Believe someone easily
c. Progress fast d. Take quick action
687. See eye to eye
a. See clearly b. Stare at someone
c. Agree with someone d. Be suspicious
688. At daggers drawn
a. deceiving somebody b. bitterly hostile
c. without hope d. friendly with each other
689. Get out of hand
1. give up something 2. get out of control
3. to complete a task 4. get upset
690. Costs an arm and a leg
1. rarely available 2. easy to obtain
3. nothing to lose 4. very expensive
691. Pull yourself together
1. go to sleep 2. try to understand
3. do a good job 4. calm down
692. Give someone the cold shoulder
1. do something pointless 2. ignore someone
3. pamper someone 4. give away a secret
693. Lead someone by the nose
1. to quarrel with someone 2. to dominate someone
3. to do the right thing 4. to force someone to take the blame

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694. Throw up the sponge
1) To attack 2) To laugh at someone
3) To surrender 4) To talk loudly
695. To put a spoke in one's wheel
1) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
2) To maintain under all circumstances
3) To blame the other party 4) To put a difficulty in the way of progress
696. Spick and Span
1) High and low 2) Dark and light
3) Neat and clean 4) Happy and sad
697. All agog
1) Avoid 2) Contentment
3) Amazed 4) Unsystematically
698. Not to mince matters
1) To be at ease 2) To not confuse others
3) To not interfere in others affairs 4) To speak out politely
699. Will-o-the wisp
1) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.
2) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
3) To spend recklessly. 4) Accept or leave the offer.
700. To go through fire and water
1) To scold someone
2) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
3) To act without restraints 4) Something which hurts

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701. Ended in a fiasco
1) A complete failure 2) A successful event
3) Changed one completely 4) Twisted around
702. Sow wild oats
1) To make someone fool
2) To make space to read 3) To take revenge
4) To waste time by doing foolish things
703. Live from hand to mouth
1) Filthy rich people 2) To be dependent on others
3) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra
4) Living in miserable conditions.
704. To face the music
1) To bear the consequences 2) To disparage someone
3) To be hard of hearing
4) To enjoy a musical concert
705. Pillar to post
1) Main support of an object 2) One place to another
3) To be reluctant 4) To incite others
706. To steal a march
1) To act in a foolish way 2) To break something
3) To outshine 4) To see a hidden meaning
707. In a jiffy
1) Fail to win appreciation 2) In an appropriate manner
3) Something that is done very quickly 4) To fall in love

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708. The thin end of the wedge
1) In strict vigilance
2) Start of harmful development
3) Be aware of the trick
4) Not a worthy possession
709. To accept the gauntlet
1) To accept challenge 2) To accept defeat
3) To accept what is written in fate
4) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning
710. To wrangle over an ass's shadow
1) To waste money over trifles
2) To punish a person severely for his arrogance
3) To quarrel over trifles
4) To keep away from extreme poverty
711.Make one's flesh creep
1) To confuse someone
2) To flatter someone
3) To abuse someone
4) To frighten someone
712. To have something on the brain
1) To be obsessed with something
2) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
3) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem
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713. It goes without saying
1) To Silently bear the injustice
2) Something which is implied to be obvious
3) There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it
4) Break long relationship with someone
714. To let someone off
1) To let someone fall
2) To leave someone in his present state
3) To release someone from blame 4) To refuse to answer
715. Ball is in your court
1) Put the blame on the other person.
2) Request someone to return your belonging.
3) It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
4) To tell someone politely about his/her mistake.
716. Best of both worlds
1) Two best teams compete with each other.
2) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different
opportunities.
3) Gods who rule heaven and earth.
4) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
717. Give somebody a ring
1) Propose marriage 2) Inform about the death of a loved one
3) Call someone on the telephone
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718. Leave no stone unturned
1) Search for the hidden treasure 2) Do a futile task
3) Be known for achieving a tremendous feat
4) Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something
719. Get the message
1) Understand what is implied by a remark or action
2) Communicate using a secret language
3) Find it difficult to understand a different language
4) Fire someone from a job
720. Keep at bay
1) Keep your problems to yourselves
2) to control something and prevent it from causing you problems
3) Not share a secret
4) Maintain a long distance relationship
721. To go off the air
1) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed
2) To not eat food for a long period of time
3) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program
4) To waste time on silly or trivial things.
722. To make a fuss about
1) To be extremely delighted
2) To work hard for eventual success
3) To be very strict or have very high standards
4) An excessive display of attention or activity

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723. To go to somebody's head
1) To have a huge ego 2) To complain to the highest authority
3) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk
4) To arrive at the central point of the topic
724. To make amends
1) To make new friends
2) To feel guilty for something you have not done
3) To compensate 4) To make flimsy excuses
725. Blow his top
1. Dismiss from job 2. Be very embarrassed
3. Be very angry 4. Attack fiercely
726. In a pickle
1. in great pain 2. in jubiliation
3. in trouble 4. in deep sorrow
727. Cross the bridge
1 deal with something only when necessary
2 not even think about the problem
3 not deal with the problem at all
4 let someone else deal with the problem
728. By the skin of one’s teeth
(a) To hurt someone
(b) Teeth show health of an animal or a person
(c) Dental hygiene is critical for good health
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729. Pull the plug
(a) Make a firm refusal
(b) Save a situation by acting in the nick of time
(c) To waste away somebody’s effort
(d) Prevent something from continuing
730. Wag the dog
(a) To divert attention from something of greater importance to something
of lesser importance
(b) To be nice to someone if you want that person’s loyalty
(c) To praise someone to get that persons love
(d) A small favour to a person who loves you matters a lot to that person
731. Water under the bridge
(a) To create solutions to overcome any problem
(b) Past events are no longer important
(c) Young days can never be brought back again
(d) Time keeps flowing endlessly
732. Saved by the bell
(a) When time is in your favour
(b) Saved at the last moment
(c) The bell rings at the most opportune time
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733. Down to the wire
(a) Removing the bondage that is keeping on down
(b) The last second before the bomb explodes
(c) To denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last
minute
(d) Finishing all of one’s resources to the last penny
734. Eat one’s words
1. forgive and forget 2. become less acceptable
3. retract what one has said 4. oppose sternly
735. To the letter
(a) Completely (b) To verify
(c) Watch carefully (d) To be lucky
736. Neck and neck
(a) To have jealousy (b) Side by side
(c) To compensate (d) Up and down
737. To knock off
(a) To maintain outward show (b) Stop working
(c) A false praise (d) To be sluggish
738. To keep the powder dry
(a) To be ready for any work
(b) To make a great noise
(c) To create disturbance
(d) To arrive at a conclusion soon

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739. In the wake of
(a) To be in fashion (b) As a result of
(c) As a summary (d) Prevalent
740. To hold a candle to
(a) To take the remarks seriously
(b) To be comparable to the other
(c) To be burdened with a task
(d) To interfere unnecessarily
741. To be hoisted with one’s petard
(a) To talk continuously of the same matter
(b) Secret and underhand
(c) To be killed with one’s sword (d) To raise a great cry
742. To give a slip
(a) To prepare oneself for a work (b) To escape
(c) To appeal (d) To judge something
743. To fizzle out
(a) Failed out gradually (b) To pay the bill
(c) To insult (d) To increase excitement
744. Dress down
(a) To neglect (b) Put in better condition
(c) To scold (d) To worry excessively
745. To bring to book
(a) To punish the guilty (b) To gift someone a book
(c) Fascinate or attract (d) To think deeply

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746. At the outset
(a) Right in the beginning
(b) Not under any control
(c) In perfect order
(d) In the power of
747. At home in
(a) Without a break (b) To be comfortable
(c) To be on bad terms (d) To go home back
748. A beehive
A. A busy place B. A secure place
C. A sweet place D. A costly place
749. To win laurels
A. To be victorious in a game B. To memorise
C. To be disappointed D. To earn great prestige
750. Play ducks and drakes
A. Lent B. Spent lavishly
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751. Made a beeline
A. Went online B. Rushed
C. Were doubtful D. Refused
752. All-thumbs.
A. Lazy B. An expert
C. A trainer D. Clumsy
753. Rises with the lark
A. At midnight B. Very late
C. Very early D. After sunrise
754. As daft as a brush
A. A liar B. Very funny
C. Really silly D. Unreliable
755. Go dutch
A. Drive together B. Pay for each other’s meal
C. Go together D. Divide the costs
756. Keep a level head
A. Was impulsive
B. Was sensible
C. Was crazy D. Was self-centred
757. Go for the jugular
A. Forfeit the match
B. Give easy opportunities to the opposite team
C. Give reserve players a chance
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758. To set the Thames on fire
A. Do a heroic deed
B. Do something to suit one’s own purpose
C. To burn someone alive D. Destroy with fire
759. Finish with something
A. Be thorough B. Be satisfied
C. Be exhausted D. Be through
760. A vexed question
A. Controversial B. Highlighted
C. Important D. Confused
761. A golden mean
A. Comfortable and easy work
B. Middle course between two extremes
C. A sudden sad event
D. A subject of contention
762. TO MIND ONE’S P’s and Q’s
(a) To have an illegible handwriting
(b) To overdress
(c) To be careful and polite (d) To remember poetry by heart
763. Look out for number one
A) To have difficulty doing something, or to experience a difficult period.
B) To help someone with something.
C) To do something so that you will get all the benefit.
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764. Lick your wounds
A) To swear a lot.
B) To go away and recover from a bad experience or defeat.
C) A way to ask someone what they are thinking about.
D) To start to do something before all the preparation has been finished.
765. Stand on ceremony
A) To expect that everything is done in the proper and very formal way.
B) To finish something or to give it away so that it is no longer your
responsibility.
C) To say that having different experiences makes life fun and interesting.
D) To do something slowly.
766. Don't know the first thing about it
A) To have no knowledge about something.
B) The time that you can no longer change your mind, or when you have to
do what you are doing now.
C) To use all your strength and ability to achieve something, or to be in
very vicious combat.
D) To say you will deal with a problem when you need to and not before.
767. Drew on his fancy
A. Used his understanding B. Used his imagination
C. Used his aptitude D. Used his skill
768. Rest on their laurels.
A. Be unhappy B. Be impatient
C. Be motivated D. Be complacent

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769. Made no bones about
A. Did not have any hesitation in B. Demanded compensation for
C. Did not have any faith in D. Had problems in
770. Sum and substance
(A) summary (b) explanation
(C) result (d) effect
771. A drug in the market
(A) rarely available (b) Saleable products
(C) commodities not in demand (d) available at cheap rates
772. Mealy-mouthed
(A) ill—tempered (B) circumlocutory
(c) Soft voice (D) ambitious
773. Give a wide berth
(A) keep away from (B) publicly condemn
(C) give publicly to (D) not sympathise with
774. By fits and starts
(A) consistently (B) irregularly
(C) in high spirits (D) enthusiastically
775. Clinched the issue
(A) dosed (B) decided
(C) finished (D) started
776. Threw cold water over
(A) encouraged (B) discouraged
(C) cleared (D) rejected

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777. A lady's man
(a) A woman-tailor
(b) A lover of Woman Company
(c) A man working as per a lady's directions
(d) A timid husband
778. To throw dust in one's eyes
(a) To defame (b) To make blind
(c) To harm someone (d) To deceive
779. To be rolling in money
(a) Wasting a lot of money (b) Very rich
(c) Borrowing money liberally (d) Spending more than his income
780. To get into hot waters
(a) To be impatient (b) To suffer a huge financial loss
(c) To get into trouble (d) To be in a confused state of mind
781. To give a false colouring
(a) To misrepresent (b) To submit the false report
(c) To be dishonest (d) To conceal the facts
782. Queer somebody's pitch
(a) Upset one's plan (b) Reprimand him
(c) Check him (d) Work him up
783. To make the grade
(a) To fail in a task
(b) To get good marks in an examination
(c) To come out successful (d) To make good one's previous loss

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784. To be up and doing
(a) To recover from illness (b) To be actively engaged
(c) To progress satisfactorily
(d) To be expressive and explicit
785. To take somebody for a ride.
(a) To provide entertainment
(b) To keep the company
(c)To deceive or cheat someone
(d) To exploit a person cool one's heels
786. By the rule of thumb
(A) the use of force (b) By the use of trickery
(c) By cheating and deception
(d) By practical experience which is rather rough
787. To foam at one's mouth
A) to brush properly B) to get very angry
C) to salivate on seeing food D) To cheat
788. To burn a hole in the pocket
A) to steal from someone's pocket B) to destroy other's belongings
C) to be very miserly D) money that is spent quickly
789. Elbow room
A) opportunity to perform well
B) special room for the guest
C) to give enough space to move or work in
D) to add a new room to the house

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790. To play fast and loose
A) to be quick
B) to be playful
C) To behave in a careless ,irresponsible or deceitful way
D) to be efficient
791. While away
(a) Spend time in a relaxed way
(b) To utilize time efficiently
(c) To be on time (d) To be late
792. FABIAN POLICY
(a) Dictatorial policy
(b) Democratic policy
(c) Market policy
(d) Policy of using gradual and slow reforms
793. TO KICK THE BUCKET
(a) To start an account (b) To start a sea journey
(c) To die (d) To start agricultural activity
794. TO EAT HUMBLE PIE
(a) To eat slowly (b) To have an excellent dish
(c) To live in a modest manner (d) To have to apologise
795. ODDS AND ENDS
(a) Quarrelsome persons
(b) Various intentions
(c) Mixture of different things (d) Nonsense

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796. TO PICK UP THE GAUNTLET
(a) To accept felicitations (b) To accept a challenge
(c) to accept bribe (d) To accept a senior post
797. TO COOL ONE’S HEELS
(a) To give a cold treatment to somebody
(b) To be kept waiting for sometime
(c) To go for a holiday
(d) To settle a controversial issue
798. TO CUT THE GORDIAN KNOT
(a) To perform an opening ceremony
(b) To solve a difficult problem
(c) To get a sharp injury
(d) To go for mountaineering
799. AN OLIVE BRANCH
(a) An offer of peace (b) An idea
(c) A lady (d) A wicked person
800. THE PRIMROSE PATH
(a) A modern marketplace
(b) The pursuit of pleasure
(c) Right of self-determination
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801. LEAD SOMEBODY TO THE ALTAR
(a) To make somebody to learn games
(b) To marry somebody
(c) To arrest somebody
(d) To pass judgment
802. TO GO FOR THE JUGULAR
(a) To play a music instrument
(b) To make a destructive attack
(c) To go to watch a circus (d) To go for hunting
803. IN PAWN
(a) To feel better (b) Confused
(c) Very busy (d) Pledged
804. TOUCH-AND-GO
(a) A weak person (b) Uncertain as to the result
(c) To catch a thief (d) A tough competitor
805. Something up one's sleeve
A) A grand idea B) Have an alternate plan
C) A profitable plan D) Something important
806. The Alpha and Omega
A) Beginning and end B) A Shakespearean play
C) A Greek song D) A Swiss watch
807. To take off
A) To remove B) Urge
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808. Leave no stone unturned
A) To take rest B) To confess without reserve
C) To try every possible way
D) To hold the difficulties and dangers in check
809. Led by the nose
A) to control someone completely
B) Follow what others suggest
C) Be afraid to the consequences
D) Be led by physical desires
810. To catch somebody on the hop
A) To defeat B) To catch somebody off guard
C) To punish heavily D) To demand a very high price
811. Make mark
A) Attained notoriety B) Ruined one's wealth
C) Acquired wealth D) Distinguish himself
812. Jump down your throat
A) Make a joke B) Scold/ speak angrily to someone
C) Forced to eat D) Run away
813. A close shave
A) A clean shave B) A narrow escape
C) To gamble D) To start something new
814. Struck a chill to the heart
A) To arouse anger B) To cause relief
C) To make somebody afraid D) Awakened bitterness

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815. To cast pearls before a swine
A. To take responsibility of a loss embedded business
B. To offer a thing to someone which he cannot appreciate
C. To reprimand someone
D. To take charge of a useless thing
816. To bring one”s egg to bad market
A. To humiliate someone in public
B. To fail in an attempt because you took help of a wrong person
C. To disclose one”s secret
D. To approach someone in a disrespectful manner
817. No love lost
A. cold war B. intense friendship
C. Indifference D. intense dislike
818. Clear as mud
A. debatable B. not difficult
C. Confusing / not easy to understand
D. Deliberate
819. Streak of bad luck
A. Something bad for business
B. Continuous unfortunate situations
C. Evil attempt D. Unworthy of something
820. Make mountains out of molehills
A. Over excited B. Underestimate
C. Get emotional D. Exaggerate something

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821. To split hours
A. To devote equal amount of time
B. To focus on trivial things
C. To fix time for something
D. To spend time on relevant matters
822. A snake in the grass
A. A secret opportunity B. An awakening indication
C. Hidden enemy D. A hint
823. To take a leap in the dark
A. To bribe B. To take risk
C. To threaten someone
D. To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result
824. The salt of the Earth
(a) To expect something in return
(b) Very good & honest/kind
(c) To support someone (d) Neat and clean
825. Feel blue
(a) Feeling ecstatic (b) In trouble/depressed
(c) An easy achievement (d) Feeling annoyed
826. Flies off at a tangent
(a) Self praising (b) To boast
(c) Start discussing something irrelevant
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827. Going places.
(a) To go to the home back (b) Talented and successful
(c) To go on a visit (d) To be angry
828. Get the sack
(a) Getting promotion (b) Dismissed from
(c) To get a surprise (d) To get a leave
829. Of no avail
(a) In favour with (b) Useless
(c) Useful (d) To be utterly lost
830. Bone to pick
(a) Appear suddenly (b) To reject
(c) Cause of quarrel (d) To accept readily
831. To call it a day
(a) To conclude proceedings (b) To grieve over
(c) To surrender (d) To be suspicious
832. Pull someone up on something
(a) To agree on something (b) To Criticize
(c) To bring out a change (d) To get prepared
833. Point blank
(a) Rarely (b) Very definite and direct
(c) At a last moment (d) Leave quietly
834. A cut above
(a) Rather superior to (b) Tough situation
(c) To be idle (d) To object at something

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835. Balloon goes up
(a) To be attentive
(b) A situation turning unpleasant/serious
(c) A happy occasion (d) Get up early
836. Part and Parcel
(a) To take an initiative
(b) To do a task completely
(c) Important part (d) To surprise someone
837. Gate Crasher
(a) Invited friend (b) Uninvited guest
(c) A drunk person (d) A murderer
838. As daft as a brush
(a) Extremely silly (b) Extremely kind
(c) Extremely sick (d) Extremely old
839. To cut the Gordian Knot
a) To perform a difficult task b) To cut a piece of cloth
c) To perform an easy task d) To do a job perfunctorily
840. Bee hive
a) A busy place b) A secure place
c) A sweet place d) A costly place
841. Draw the line
a) Put the screw on b) Fix a limit
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842. In the soup
a) Preparing soup b) Drinking soup
c) Distributing soup d) To be in trouble
843. To win laurels
a) To be victorious in a game
b) To memorise
c) To be disappointed d) To earn great prestige
844. All our might and main
a) Full force b) Complete trust
c) Exceptional skill d) Full unity
845. Nailed their colours to their mast
a) Put up a colourful mast
b) Refused to cease or surrender
c) Took over the ship
d) Decided to abandon the ship
846. Batten down the hatches
a) Stay in – door b) Prepare for a difficult situation
c) Go somewhere safe
d) Face the obstacles
847. Files off at a tangent
a) Gets carried away
b) Starts discussing something irrelevant
c) Loses her temper easily
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848. Go at equal speed
a) Get away from
b) Put up with
c) Keep up with
d) Race against
849. To take with a grain of salt :
(a) To take with some reservation
(b) To take with total disbelief
(c) To take whole heartedly
(d) To take seriously
850. To talk through one’s hat :
(a) To speak fluently
(b) To talk nonsense
(c) To talk wisdom
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851. To give/get the bird :
(a) To show derision/ to be dismissed
(b) To have good luck
(c) To send away (d) To get the impossible
852. To flog a dead horse :
(a) To act in a foolish way
(b) To waste one’s efforts
(c) To revive interest in an old subject
(d) To revive old memories
853. All and sundry :
(a) Greater share (b) All of a sudden
(c) Completion of work
(d) Everyone without distinction
854. To worship the rising sun :
(a) To honour a man who is coming into office/power
(b) To honour to promising people
(c) To indulge in flattery
(d) To welcome the coming events
855. To have brush with
(a) To start painting
(b) To have good and pleasing terms
(c) To be impressed
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856. To pull one’s socks up
(a) To face (b) To try hard
(c) To get ready (d) To depart
857. Dog in the manger :
(a) An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog
(b) A dog that has no kennel of its own
(c) A person who puts himself in difficulties on account of other people
(d) A person who prevents others from enjoying something useless to
himself
858. To set the people by ears
(a) To box the people
(b) To insult and disgrace the people
(c) To punish heavily
(d) To excite people to a quarrel
859. To give chapter and verse for a thing
(a) To produce the proof or tell all the details of a thing
(b) To eulogize the qualities of a thing
(c) To make publicity of a thing
(d) To attach artificial value to a thing
860. To plough the sands :
(a) To work hard to achieve one’s aim
(b) To afford hope or ground for expecting a good result
(c) To busy oneself in a way which cannot lead to any profitable result
(d) To advance one’s position in life

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861. To take umbrage :
(a) To feel depressed
(b) To be offended
(c) To be satisfied
(d) To be pleased
862. To fight to the bitter end :
(a) To fight with poison-tipped arrows
(b) To fight to the last paint of enemy position
(c) To die fighting
(d) To carry on a contest regardless of consequences
863. To give a false colouring :
(a) To misrepresent (b) To submit the false report
(c) To be dishonest (d) To conceal the facts
864. To take the wind out of another’s sails
(a) To manouevre to mislead another on the high seas
(b) To cause harm to another
(c) To defeat the motives of another
(d) To anticipate another and to gain advantage over him
865. To carry the coal to new castle
(a) To work hard (b) To finish a jab
(c) To do unnecessary things (d) To do menial jobs
866. A baker’s dozen :
(a) Twelve (b) Charity
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867. A bull in a china shop :
(a) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life
(b) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming
innocient people
(c) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted
(d) A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required
868. Hard-pressed :
(a) Bewildered (b) Insulted
(c) Hard discipline (d) In difficulties
869. To be at one’s finger’s end :
(a) To be hopeless (b) To be highly perplexed
(c) To be completely conversant with
(d) To count things
870. To pull strings :
(a) To exert hidden/personal influence to get advantage
(b) To tease someone
(c) To speed up (d) To start something
871. To be old as the hills :
(a) To be very ancient (b) To be wise and learned
(c) To be old but foolish (d) Not being worth the age
872. To mind one’s P’s and Q’s :
(a) To be cautious (b) To be accurate and precise
(c) To be careful of one’s accounts
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873. As duck takes to water
(A) like taking the duck to water
(B) like bursting out suddenly
(C) like dropping the duck in the water
(D) like easily and naturally speaking
874. Made away with
(a) earned (b) ran away with
(c) squandered (d) saved
875. Feel his pulse
(a) find his views (b) enlighten him
(c) argue with him (d) guide him
876. Like a bull in a china shop
(a) a felicitous person (b) a clumsy person
(c) a tactful person (d) a no-nonsense person
877. Swan-song :
(a) Music as sweet as a song of birds
(b) A melodious song in praise of someone
(c) Praise of a woman by her lover
(d) Last work of a poet or musician before death
878. To oil the knocker :
(a) To instigate a person to do a job
(b) To do a work with increased pace
(c) To tip the office-boy
(d) To revive old enmity

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879. To live fast :
(a) To lead a life of dissipation
(b) To accomplish a purpose
(c) to do a task hurriedly
(d) To use up one’s income as fast as it comes in
880. To take a leaf out of somebody’s book :
(a) To take him as a model
(b) To steal something valuable
(c) To follow the dictates of someone
(d) To copy /imitate someone
881. To set the thames on fire :
(a) To do something remarkable
(b) To try to do the impossible
(c) To burn something to ashes
(d) To fling ironical remarks
882. To have one’s heart in one’s boots :
(a) To be deeply depressed
(b) To be frightened
(c) To get angry
(d) To keep a secret
883. To strike one’s colours :
(a) To fight vigorously (b) To work hard
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884. To ride hell for Leather :
(a) To ride with furious speed
(b) To adopt false means to succeed
(c) To work hard for a small accomplishment
(d) To earn money by all means
885. To speak daggers :
(a) To abuse someone (b) To indulge in trivial talks
(c) To speak to a person harshly
(d) To encounter
886. Be in the mire :
(a) Be under debt (b) Be in love
(c) Be in difficulties (d) Be uneasy
887. To give a rap on the knuckles :
(a) To eulogise (b) To help
(c) To beat (d) To rebuke
888. To cry wolf.
(a) To listen eagerly (b) To give false alarm
(c) To turn pale (d) To keep off starvation
889. To drive home.
(a) To find one’s root (b) To return to place of rest
(c) Back to original position (d) To emphasise
890. Halcyon days
(a) hard days (b) of mental pressure
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891. Fell on stony ground.
(a) was counter productive
(b) had a strong impact (c) made on stubborn
(d) had little success/ to be ignored
892. Has all his ducks in a row
(a) has everything ready (b) is well organised
(c) always scores a zero (d) never gets confused
893. To carve out a niche
(a) became a sculptor (b) did the best he could do
(c) destroyed his career
(d) developed a specific position for oneself
894. Cock and Bull Story
A. A adventurous story with animals used as metaphors
B. an improbable or unbelievable story given as an explanation or excuse
C. A story of morality for teaching values to children
D. A story of amity among animals
895. Hand in glove
a. Not volunteering to work b. Helping someone
c. Work in close association with someone
d. Work secretly
896. Tall order
a. Big ambitions b. Crowded place
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897. To take to task
A. Forgave him B. Slapped him
C. Gave him extra work D. Reprimanded him
898. Cut a sorry figure
A. Did not stand straight
B. Apologised for his remarks
C. Created a wrong impression
D. Made a poor impression
899. Bad blood
A. war
B. ill feeling
C. threatening attitude
D. in an infected state of being
900. Over egg the pudding
A. To try so hard to improve something that you spoil it
B. fill the pudding excessively with egg.
C. add details in order to make something more exciting.
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901. Every dark cloud has a silver lining
A. Every unpleasant situation has to wait
B. Every unpleasant situation has a positive side
C. Every dark cloud is upsetting
D. Cloud with dark and silver lining is good
902. Turn turtle
A. Slow like a turtle
B. Turn like a turtle
C. Overturn
D. A game turtles play
903. Donkey’s years
a. A decade b. A long time
c. A century d. Since school days
904. Button one’s lip
a. Tell us more b. Stop talking
c. Invite us too d. Enjoy herself
905. Evening of life
a. Old age b. A party
c. Holiday d. Childhood
906. Strain every nerve
a. Try all tricks
b. Work very hard
c. Beg before others
d. Spend a large amount

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907. Put up the shutters
a. To close business for the day or permanently
b. Experienced a downside
c. Sold off assets
d. Changed ownership
908. Call in question
a. Summon as a witness b. Doubtful
c. Prove a theory d. Challenge
909. Weal and woe
a. Friends and enemies b. Be in danger
c. Adversity d. Good times and bad times
910. Cheek by jowl
a. Very close together b. Arguing
c. Teasing one another d. Avoiding one another
911. Carry the ball
a. Decorate the ball b. Be in charge
c. Take the decision d. Be the hostess
912. Butt in
a. Record b. Impose
c. Improvise d. Interrupt
913. Hard of hearing
a. To be disturbed b. To be confused
c. To be deaf d. To be dumb

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914. Old head on young shoulders
a. To be intelligent when old
b. To be old and yet look young
c. To be wise beyond his years
d. To be smarter with age
915. A house of cards
a. An insecure scheme b. A gambling house
c. A plan with high stakes
d. A place where cards are printed
916. A cuckoo in the nest
a. One who likes to stay at home
b. A view from a high place
c. An unwelcome intruder
d. One who is chosen as the leader of the group
917. Drive home
a. Find one’s roots b. Emphasise
c. Refer d. Draw
918. Scot free
a. Unlimited b. Unpunished
c. To freedom d. Unrepentant
919. Selling like hot cakes
a. To have a good season b. To become as planned
c. To have a very slow sale
d. To have a very good sale

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920. All moonshine
a. Glowing b. Far from reality
c. Celestial d. About the moon
921. Hope against hope
a. Think wishfully from time to time
b. Hoped with good reason
c. Nurture an impossible hope
d. Pretend to hope
922. Beggar description
a. Cannot be described b. Something described by a beggar
c. A poor account of something
d. A description of a beggar
923. Play truant
a. Play a tyrant b. Stay away from duty
c. Be responsible d. Be alert
924. Assume airs
a. Take tight b. Remain calm
c. Act innocent d. Pretend superiority
925. Brown study
a. Sleep b. Dream
c. Fear d. Reverie
926. Bone to pick
a. Be angry b. Selfish motive
c. Selfless motive d. Desire

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927. Breathing down the neck.
a. Shouting loudly at him
b. Giving him strenuous work
c. Abusing and ill-treating him
d. Watching all his actions closely
928. Keep body and soul together
a. Maintain his health b. Continue with his work
c. To have just enough to sustain d. Be physical and spiritual
929. Do a roaring trade
a. In the animal business b. Highly successful
c. In the habit of shouting at others
d. Extremely reluctant
930. Blue blooded
a. Inferior b. Of noble birth
c. Of unknown origin d. Unhealthy
931. A storm in a teacup
a. Steam while having tea b. Something which encourages
c. Big fuss over a small matter d. Special positions
932. Mare’s nest
a. Phenomenal discovery b. Worthless thing
c. Joyful event d. Huge mistake
933. Throw in the towel
a. Fight with vigour b. Acknowledge defeat
c. Get success d. Concentrate more

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934. Too many chiefs and not enough indians.
a. A proud gathering b. An inefficient situation
c. An anti-national meeting d. A top-level meeting
935. The seamy side
a. On the right side b. Unpleasant aspect
c. Visible aspects d. On the left side of something
936. Go to rack and ruin
a. A state of utter chaos b. A state of despair
c. A condition of exhilaration d. Get into a bad condition
937. Lose face
a. Become embarrassed b. Feel angry
c. Get injured d. Feel surprised
938. A gentleman at large
a. A man in the crowd b. A man without a job
c. A man who runs around d. A man who is generous
939. To clip one’s wings
A. to stop one from flying B. to trim the leaves
C. to deprive one of power D. to hurt a bird
940. To nip in the bud
A. to stop something at the start B. to trim the flowers
C. to pluck the flowers D. to steal from
941. Get the sack
A. Look for a sack B. Find a sack
C. Get a call back D. Be dismissed

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942. Wet behind the ears
A. Skillful B. Young and rich with experience
C. Young and without much experience
D. Hearing impaired
943. Pick to pieces
A. Study something superficially
B. Complete a work entirely
C. Analyse critically D. Select only what you need.
944. Put two and two together
A. Bad at mathematics B. Poor financial condition
C. Reason logically D. Forget something
945. To be in a fix
A. In pain B. In distress
C. Depressed D. In a difficult situation
946. To keep in abeyance
A. In a state of permanence B. In a state of emergency
C. In a state of suspension D. In a state of revision
947. Curry favour
A. Seek impartial judgement B. Seek favourable attention
C. Prepare a dish D. Attract attention
948. Straw in the wind
A. A light-weight object B. A lucky charm
C. A game that kids play
D. An indication of what might happen

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949. In the blues
A. Cheerless and depressed
B. Violent and angry
C. Wearing blue badges
D. Singing sad songs
950. Cap in hand
A. Defiant
B. Screaming
C. Well quickly
D. In a respectful manner

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951. Catch a tartar
A. To catch a dangerous person
B. To deal with a person who is more than one’s match
C. To trap a wanted criminal with great difficulty
D. To live carefully and cautiously
952. Dressing-down
A. Apply bandage
B. Wear an expensive gown
C. Give a scolding D. Pretend
953. Burn your boats
A. Have a burning desire to win
B. Become extremely tired after working very hard
C. Do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous
situation
D. Want to spend money as soon as you get it
954. Beside the mark
A. Perfect B. Not to the point
C. Relevant D. Charming
955. ill at ease
A. Unwell B. Irritated
C. Uneasy D. Confused
956. Throw caution to the winds
A. To be fearful B. To warn others not to travel
C. To behave recklessly D. To behave with care and caution

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957. Bark is worse than his bite
A. Threat is worse than the action taken.
B. Temper cannot be controlled
C. Ferocious scolding hurt more than his action.
D. Anger is always justified.
958. A chip off the old block
A. Reminds them of one’s father B. To remind of one’s son
C. Reminds them of one’s son D. Reminds of previous memories
959. Be down with
A. Suffering from B. In grief with
C. In pain with D. Aching with
960. Gall and wormwood
A. A problem B. Hateful
C. Useless D. Hard to digest
961. Every inch a gentleman
A. Somewhat B. Partly
C. Entirely D. Calculatively
962. Made light of
A. Did not hear B. Treated it lightly
C. Blew away D. Carried with him
963. With one voice
A. By one man B. By one community
C. Unanimously D. In disharmony

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964. Pale into insignificance
A. Seemed less important
B. Was less exciting
C. Was less hectic
D. Was dull and pale
965. For keeps
A. Escape B. Away
C. Forever D. Hid
966. Mend your ways
A. Happy with one’s behaviour
B. Sad with one’s behaviour
C. Destroy one’s behaviour
D. Improve one’s behaviour
967. Cat nap
A. Take a long sleep B. Sleep like a cat
C. Make a snoring sound while sleeping
D. To sleep briefly
968. Pull a long face
A. To make fun B. To look sad
C. To irritate someone D. To pull someone’s face
969. Fit like a glove
A. To fit snugly B. Something tight and sticky
C. Soft and easy to wear D. Difficult to hold

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970. To angle
A. To measure the river breadth
B. To fish with a net
C. To fish D. To sit and watch the river
971. Going against the grain
A. Doing things differently from what you usually do
B. Doing things against the wishes of your close relations
C. Doing things which you never heard of
D. Doing things which no one else has ever done till now
972. Let the chips fall where they may
A. Let your sacrifices in life be known to everyone
B. Let the difficult situations in life come to an end regardless of the results
C. Let the joys of life take precedence over your sorrows
D. Let something happen without bothering about the consequences
973. Whole bag of tricks
A. Make use of the best resources from the ones that are available
B. Make use of all the possibilities or techniques to achieve something
C. Make use of all opportunities that cross your path
D. Make use of all tricks to win the hearts of people
974. Square peg in a round hole
A. Understanding B. Misfit
C. Competent D. Most fit

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975. Between the horns of a dilemma.
A. A difficult situation/choice
B. A challenging situation
C. An unknown problem
D. A combative situation
976. Whole nine yards
A. Long clothing B. Till last minute
C. Counting length D. Everything
977. In harness
A. In office B. To hold on
C. Gripping D. In silence
978. Dog eat dog
A. Very vigilant
B. Steady manager
C. Ruthlessly competitive
D. Hostile and unhelpful
979. Bald as a cue ball
A. Partially bald B. Not bald
C. Completely bald D. Crazy
980. All hat and no cattle
A. One who puts others in trouble
B. One who is hardworking
C. One who doesn’t want to spend his own money
D. One who is full of big talk but lacks substance and action

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981. To beat the rap
A. To destroy stereotypes B. To be more successful than others
C. To avoid or escape punishment
D. To involve someone in a crime
982. God’s acre
A. Church B. Aisle
C. A churchyard D. Altar
983. Shake off
A. Forget B. Remember
C. Imagine D. To get rid off something bad
984. Hold water.
A. Seem rejectable B. Seem logical
C. Seem approvable D. Seem acceptable
985. To shun evil company.
A. To kick out. B. To let loose.
C. To give up. D. To put off.
986. Seamy side
A. The unpleasant aspects
B. The gentler aspects
C. The softer aspects D. The pleasanter aspects
987. A sacred cow
A. A person or thing above criticism
B. A saintly person
C. A helpful person D. A very religious person

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988. A dog’s breakfast
A. A breakfast for the dogs.
B. An accurate summary.
C. A total mess.
D. A breakfast being served by the dogs.
989. Sail in the same boat
A. Be in the same situation.
B. Suspect something uncanny.
C. Suspect something wrong
D. Be in a different situation.
990. To be in a quandary
A. To be in a confusing situation
B. To be in an unenviable position
C. To be on the alert
D. To be in a commanding position
991. Gnomes of zurich.
A. Witchcraft of Zurich
B. Foreign leaders
C. Swiss bankers D. Guardians of treasure
992. The jury is out
A. No decision has been reached.
B. A jury member is absent.
C. The entire jury decides to stay out of the proceedings.
D. The jury has taken a break between hearings.

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993. Arm-chair critic
A. Someone who gives advice based on theory not practice
B. Someone who gives advice based on practice not theory
C. Someone who gives advice based on experience
D. Someone who never gives advice
994. Chip of the old block.
A. A person of the old generation
B. An experienced old man
C. A common boy of the locality
D. Someone similar in character to one’s father
995. Vote with their feet.
A. Kick him out B. Show their disapproval
C. Stop him from speaking D. Choose him as leader
996. A dog in a manger
A. Cold B. Selfless
C. Selfish D. Warm
997. Chapter and verse.
A. Spoke like a preacher B. Taught like a teacher
C. Referred to religious books D. Provided minute details
998. Bring the house down
A. Passed a bill unanimously
B. Amused the audience greatly
C. Pulled down the house
D. Defamed a family building

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999. Give somebody/something a wide berth
A. Pay more attention to
B. Give a larger bed to
C. Share her seat with
D. To stay away from
1000. Kith and kin
A. Niece and nephew
B. Father and mother
C. Relatives
D. Colleagues

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1001. Go berserk
A. To become very lazy
B. To become very angry
C. To be in trouble
D. To be happy
1002. Horse sense
A. Advice of parents
B. Advice of teachers
C. Advice of colleagues
D. Basic common sense
1003. A shot in the arm
A. Something that gives encouragement
B. Something that is painful
C. Something that needs attention
D. Something done with a purpose
1004. Catch time by the forelock
A. Speed up B. Set up clock back
C. Slow down D. Seize opportunity
1005. Dry run
1. Rehearsal of an event 2. Running in a desert
3. Running without shoes 4. Jogging in a park
1006. Once and for all
1. Out of control 2. Finally
3. Happily 4. Effectively

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1007. Take a cue from someone
1. treat someone as very important
2. wait patiently to listen to someone
3. be strongly influenced by someone/behave in the same way as someone
else
4. take someone’s position in the queue
1008. Raise the bar
1. To grow taller 2. To raise the price
3. To win a competition 4. To set higher goals
1009. Bang for the buck
1. Dash against something 2. More value for money
3. Less value for money 4. A sorrowful heart
1010. To walk on air
1. To feel very depressed 2. To be completely free
3. To be very happy 4. To be very rich
1011. To take a chill pill
1. To ask a doctor for medication
2. To drink cold water
3. To gulp a tablet for a cold 4. To calm down
1012. Want to curl up and die
1. Want to die comfortably
2. Unable to sleep well
3. Feel terribly ashamed and sorry
4. Too tired from physical labour

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1013. Be at a loss for words
1. Habituated to using difficult words 2. Not aware of the language
3. Not know what to say 4. Lost the urge to speak
1014. Full of beans
1. A dish made of French beans
2. Full of cowardice
3. A storeroom full of vegetables 4. Full of energy
1015. To cut a long story short
1. Like to tell long stories
2. Like to tell short stories
3. Tell something briefly 4. Tell something in a roundabout way
1016. To the nines
1. To be exalted 2. To be jealous
3. To great depths 4. To perfection
1017. Go easy on something
1. Fill one's plate easily
2. Use only a small amount of/ to treat someone in a gentle way
3. Take as much as one wants
4. Eat slowly and liberally
1018. Pat on the back
1. Friendly tap to push someone
2. Praise or approval for doing something good
3. Good massage for aches and pains
4. Mild form of disapproval or blame

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1019. A kick in the teeth
1. Severe toothache
2. A grave setback
3. Removing tooth cavities
4. Hitting someone hard
1020. A stumbling block
1. Putting stones along the way 2. An obstacle to progress
3. Skipping over a hurdle 4. Removing stones on the way
1021. Lion's share
1. The strongest and richest partner in a group
2. The part that must be left for the guests in a party
3. The greatest and most desirable portion of something
4. The sound produced by a lion when it is attacking a prey
1022. A live wire
1. An influential and powerful person
2. A very active or energetic person
3. A dangerous and evil person
4. An angry and bad-tempered person
1023. Sit on the fence
1. Create conflicts 2. Protect something
3. Avoid making a decision 4. Poke fun at people
1024. Fair and square
1. By any means available 2. According to the rules
3. Beautiful in appearance 4. Calm and quiet

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1025. A bad egg
1. Someone who is dishonest and unreliable
2. Someone who regularly makes mistakes
3. Someone who doesn't like eggs
4. Someone who likes to break eggs
1026. Tide someone over
1. Complete a voyage successfully
2. Give temporary help, usually financial
3. Ask someone for financial assistance
4. Get a boat ready to cross a river or water body
1027. To pay lip service
1. To ask for permission 2. To be insincere
3. To make loud statements 4. To talk out of turn
1028. To get the ball rolling
1. To match an opponent
2. To keep working until late
3. To play a ball game well
4. To begin a process
1029. On the horizon
1. The successful beginning of a business venture
2. A plan for the distant future
3. An event that is likely to end soon
4. An event that is likely to happen soon

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1030. On cloud nine
1. Extremely happy 2. Flying with a parachute
3. Frequently flying by air 4. Extremely sad
1031. Draw the line at something
1. Agreeing to an idea
2. Accept something up to a particular point
3. Coming to a conclusion
4. Making pencil sketches
1032. To be light years away
1. An extremely long time from now in the past or future
2. To be too distant for human beings to reach
3. An unlikely event that happened suddenly
4. When something seems like it is about to happen in the near future
1033. A square deal
1. A fair agreement 2. An unfair agreement
3. A nice decoration 4. A dishonest transaction
1034. On edge
1. Keeping things safely 2. Doing exercises regularly
3. Nervous and unable to relax
4. Playing a tiring game
1035. The gift of the gab
1. Loves to give gifts 2. Writes very well
3. Used to grabbing others’ gifts
4. Talks well and persuasively

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1036. Feel at sea
1. Feel comfortable while travelling by water
2. Feel angry
3. Feel seasick 4. Feel lost or confused
1037. Twiddling one’s thumbs
1. Feeling hungry 2. Feeling bored
3. Feeling angry 4. Feeling sad
1038. Out of the blue
1. Beat someone black and blue
2. Loves to wear only blue colour clothes
3. Completely honestly 4. Completely unexpectedly
1039. To fan the flames
1. To resolve the issue amicably
2. To call for help to solve an issue
3. To cool the situation
4. To make a bad situation worse
1040. To draw a bead upon
A. To make prayers B. To cause hindrance in work
C. To count the benefits D. To take aim at
1041. To come round
A. To meet someone by chance
B. To become conscious again
C. To go round and round
D. To spend a lot of time with someone

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1042. Cook the books
A. To write books on cooking B. To falsify financial records
C. To be a good editor D. To be a good writer
1043. On the wane
A. On the rise B. Out of control
C. At the peak D. On the decline
1044. To strike one's colours
A. To listen carefully B. To make a guess
C. To surrender D. To be victorious
1045. Apples and Oranges
A. Two unlike things or people
B. People working together on a project
C. People with similar approaches
D. Two similar situations with likely results
1046. Hale and hearty.
A. Happy B. Superior
C. Healthy D. Friendly
1047. Watch one’s step
A. be punished severely
B. warning to someone to walk or act carefully
C. revealing the secret information D. put off work for another day
1048. Make ducks and drakes of
A. To get angry B. To waste
C. To carry D. To laugh at

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1049. Be an open book
A. Be insensitive
B. To be easy to understand
C. Be the center of attraction
D. Be supported
1050. Long and short of it
A. Hardly and suddenly
B. Light and dark
C. The summary of the matter
D. Day and night

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1051. Plain as day
A. Visible only in broad daylight
B. Very simple and easy to do
C. Very obvious and easy to understand
D. Very interesting to know
1052. Keep up appearances
A. To pretend to be happier or richer so as to conceal the real situation
B. To spend a lot of time on appearances so as to lead the fashion world
C. To deliberately appear shabby and not care to impress people
D. To waste a lot of money on mindless shopping and not bother about the
consequences
1053. Under the gun
A. To be cruel B. To be brave
C. To be killed D. To be under pressure
1054. To burn all bridges
A. To chase all enemies B. To light a fire
C. To damage a path D. To destroy all relations
1055. Bag and baggage
A. Very dear B. Intimate friend
C. At one’s command D. With full luggage
1056. To tempt providence
A. to invite punishment B. to achieve a fortune
C. to take reckless risks D. to have God's favour

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1057. In the prime of life
A. In the best period of life B. At open enmity
C. In writing D. Blood relations
1058. There's nothing new under the sun
A. something that existed but not found today
B. something that has been existing for long
C. something that exists for a day
D. something that is not pre-planned
1059. Clamp down on
A. someone very precious or dear
B. miss the chance C. raining very heavily
D. to act strictly to prevent something
1060. Fray at the edges
A. not completely perfect
B. show an appropriate behaviour
C. to become less effective D. evolve in something
1061. Kick up a row
A. cause a disturbance B. arrange in rows
C. hit someone angrily D. break a queue
1062. Grin from ear to ear
A. to make funny faces B. to have very sharp ears
C. to smile a lot because of happiness
D. to ridicule someone

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1063. Go to the dogs.
A. Be taken over B. Be ruined
C. Be successful D. Be profitable
1064. The straw that broke the camel’s back
A. To show strength and continue without a fuss
B. To be the last in a series of events leading one to feel that it is
intolerable
C. To undertake a difficult journey across a desert
D. To make a wish for an escape from existing conditions
1065. Upset someone’s applecart
A. Upsetting someone by dropping the apples
B. Making someone angry by ruining business
C. Doing something that fails someone’s plan
D. Spoiling the apples in someone's cart
1066. let your hair down
A. to live a careless life
B. to become conscious of your looks
C. to become very uncaring about others
D. to take it easy and relax
1067. High time
A. well in time for something
B. time to fly high
C. past the appropriate time
D. time to celebrate something

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1068. Get your money’s worth
A. to be cheated in a purchase
B. to pay and get something of good value
C. to buy something very expensive
D. to get something of poor quality for free
1069. Tip of an iceberg.
A. Problem a ship faces on the ocean
B. Something that has been in existence for a long time
C. A legally punishable crime
D. Something which is a small part of something much bigger
1070. Reinventing the wheel
A. Disturbing the system which has already been in use
B. Examining circumstances that have already been understood
C. Wasting one’s time for things that have already been satisfactorily done
D. Analysing various factors of happenings
1071. Look before you leap
A. Pull someone out from a disaster
B. Think carefully of the consequences
C. Prepare yourself before jumping
D. Caution others before taking a step
1072. Back in saddle
A. Resume duty B. Put a new saddle
C. Teach someone riding D. Learn how to ride

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1073. Keep a civil tongue
A. Speak with great politeness
B. Maintain silence when needed
C. Express dissent mildly D. Argue with soft words
1074. Hats off to someone
A. Give hats to B. Make new hats for
C. Announce a prize for D. Congratulations to
1075. To tread on someone’s toes
A. to be in power B. to commence to fight
C. to sacrifice one’s life D. to offend someone
1076. Back to the salt mines
A. stuck in a dangerous place B. to eat salty food
C. to behave badly D. back to work
1077. To have a jaundiced eye
A. to be very pleased B. to have yellowish eyes
C. to be prejudiced D. to have sore eyes
1078. Great minds think alike
A. when an evil plan is hatched criminals agree
B. said to those people who don’t like each other to make them agree
C. said when two people have the same opinion or make the same choice
D. intelligent people will think of plans to which everybody will say yes
1079. On her last legs
A. Happy and joyous B. Near to death
C. Sad and angry about life D. Anxious about other people

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1080. Give up the ghost
A. to feel superior B. to overcome one's fear
C. to give encouragement D. to stop working
1081. Run into rough weather
A. Experienced difficulties
B. Brought cool breeze and rains
C. Become stronger and firmer
D. Become pleasant and cordial
1082. To throw a fit
A. express extreme anger B. faint and fall down
C. caution someone about fitness D. become unconscious
1083. To paddle one’s own canoe
A. To exercise hard B. To take rest
C. Depend on oneself D. To act in a childish way
1084. As clear as a bell
A. to have a tinkling sound B. at a very low price
C. to get fooled D. readily understood
1085. See the light of day
A. teach someone
B. finally happen/to become publicly known
C. write it down D. explain to someone
1086. Catch on
A. Rejuvenating B. Secret affair
C. To loose D. To become popular

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1087. Cat's whiskers
A. a very easy matter B. to be highly impressive
C. to be very determined D. difficult to understand
1088. On the brink of
A. to be alert B. to be near to
C. not at all D. occasionally
1089. You can say that again
A. To challenge someone
B. To express agreement
C. To politely ask someone to repeat
D. A favourite story
1090. The luck of the devil
A. someone who creates problems
B. extremely lucky
C. to accidentally or prematurely give out information
D. to buy something
1091. Explore every avenue
A. To run away
B. To march forward
C. To look for every possible means
D. To be taken by surprise
1092. Puts by a little money every month.
A. Saves B. Spends
C. Gives away D. Earn

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1093. Cross the bridge
A. Deal something only where necessary
B. Not even think about the problem
C. Not deal with the problem at all
D. Let someone else deal with the problem
1094. Run around in circles
A. to remain busy with your work
B. to keep running to set a record
C. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
D. to keep doing something without achieving much
1095. Of the first water
A. of favorable opinion B. of ancient origin
C. of the best quality D. of no significance
1096. Teeth of tough resistance.
A. In a state of uncertainty B. In direct opposition to
C. In collaboration with D. In a short span of time
1097. Pass the hat
A. to sell something B. to collect money
C. to play a game D. to avoid work
1098. Explore every avenue
A. To run away
B. To march forward
C. To look for every possible means
D. To be taken by surprise

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1099. Go-getter
A. one who does the right thing
B. a greedy person
C. one who runs away
D. a real achiever
1100. Bank on something
A. To do transaction
B. To rely on something
C. To be independent
D. To clear out something

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1101. Cut a sorry figure
A. Not to stand straight B. Apologise for his remarks
C. Create a strong impression D. Make a poor impression
1102. To be pushing up daisies
A. To get up feeling fresh B. To be dead and buried
C. To smell like flowers D. Once beautiful but now ugly
1103. To carry all before one
A. Finish quickly B. Make a promise
C. Be free from danger D. Be completely successful
1104. Ride roughshod
A. Deal unkindly with/ Ignore the rights or opinions of others
B. Take for granted
C. Be ham -handed with D. Exploit willfully
1105. To make a pile
A. to keep at a distance B. to make a lot of money
C. to aggravate the situation D. to face the risk
1106. Gave the game away
A. lost the game B. gave out the secret
C. played badly D. withdrew from the game
1107. Teething problems
A. Problems encountered during the last stage of a process
B. Problems encountered during the initial part of a process
C. Problems encountered during the whole process
D. Problems encountered during the middle part of a process

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1108. Tongue -in -cheek
A. Speak in an insincere/ non serious way
B. To praise wholeheartedly
C. A. sensational news D. To say something hurtful
1109. Elvis has left the building
A. when an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
B. deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.
C. the show is over, go home.
D. looking in the wrong place
1110. Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm
A. Dejected B. Confident
C. Daring D. Comfortable
1111. Teeth of tough resistance.
A. In a state of uncertainty B. In direct opposition to
C. In collaboration with
D. In a short span of time
1112. Work like a charm
A. to do something faster B. to delay a task
C. to work very well D. to do a magic trick
1113. To cast aspersions
A. to act as the pillar of support
B. to raise aspirations
C. to make unpleasant remarks/criticise
D. to dissolve all the differences

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1114. Melting pot
A. an earthen vessel B. a cooking utensil
C. an iron cauldron
D. different types of people blend together as one
1115. To lead by the nose
A. to hit someone on the nose B. to completely control someone
C. to burden someone with work D. to depend totally on someone
1116. Wouldn't hurt a fly
A. to be coward B. to be very poor
C. to be inoffensive and harmless D. to be indifferent
1117. Dog in the manger.
A. A person who puts himself in difficulties on account of other people.
B. A dog that has no kennel of its own.
C. A person who prevents others from enjoying something useless to
himself.
D. An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog.
1118. Not have a leg to stand on.
A. Had been injured in an accident B. Was lame
C. To be in a situation in which you cannot prove something
D. Would have to wait for some time
1119. Wing it
A. something that flies
B. to do something without a plan
C. to book a trip D. to decline a lucrative offer

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1120. To be in a pickle
A. to lead a dependent life
B. to be in a tricky situation
C. to eat sour foods D. to be hungry
1121. Be down with
A. Suffering from B. In grief with
C. In pain with D. Aching with
1122. To lead astray
A. To take back what you have said
B. To misguide
C. To achieve two results with one effort
D. To apologize humbly
1123. Move the needle
A. to deceive someone B. to be vigilant
C. to receive great honour
D. to make a significant difference.
1124. A shot in the dark
A. To love to go out on adventures
B. To be able to work very quickly
C. To be very violent
D. An attempt to guess something
1125. A small fry
A. unimportant B. weak
C. little D. to praise others trumpeting

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1126. Alphabet Soup
A. incomprehensible or confusing mix
B. something outstandingly good
C. fashionable and glamorous
D. privileged people
1127. Pick to pieces
A. study something superficially
B. complete a work entirely
C. to criticize harshly D. to pick the broken pieces
1128. Pipe down
A. To ask someone to be loud
B. To ask someone to be quiet
C. To beat someone badly D. To assault someone
1129. Cheek by jowl
A. Very close together B. Arguing
C. Teasing one another D. A. voiding one another
1130. To hail from
A. call B. receive
C. arrive D. come from
1131. A cuckoo in the nest
A. One who likes to stay at home
B. A. view from a high place
C. An unwelcomed intruder
D. One who is chosen as the leader of the group

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1132. Had gone down the drain
A. was lost forever B. dropped in the drain
C. got washed away D. her money was safe
1133. Hard and fast
A. that is difficult to solve B. that can be altered
C. that is very quick D. that cannot be altered
1134. Merry as a cricket
A. To enjoy a game of cricket B. To be carefree
C. To dance and sing D. To be good at sport
1135. Turn an honest penny.
A. Make a legitimate living/ to earn money honestly
B. To distribute money to needy people
C. Have a luxury living D. Become more miser
1136. A chill to the heart
A. Caused anger B. Caused relief
C. Aroused fear D. Awakened bitterness
1137. Set their face against the invader.
A. Became enemies B. Turned away from
C. Faced difficult D. Opposed strongly
1138. Turns up her nose
A. Despises B. Loves
C. Sees no harm in D. Can just tolerate

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1139. Dead letter.
A. Not well thought out B. No longer effective
C. No longer available
D. Not in keeping with the changing times
1140. Brown study
A. Reverie B. Sleep
C. Fear D. Dream
1141. Not playing with a full deck
A. Someone who lacks intelligence.
B. Happens very rarely
C. To have no idea, do not know the answer to a question
D. To not have enough resources
1142.Take a hike
A. Get increment in salary B. Get promoted
C. Get dismissed from job D. Get lost
1143 . Shades of grey
A. Monotonous life B. Dark side of something
C. Not clear if right or wrong D. A story with negative morals
1144. Pig in a poke
A. To buy something without examining it first
B. To pet a pig at one’s house
C. To thwart someone’s progress
D. To act in reckless manner

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1145. Alarums and Excursions
A. value for money and time
B. confused activity and uproar
C. source of fun or amusement
D. derive excitement or pleasure from
1146. A drop in a bucket
A. As much as possible B. Nothing at all
C. A handsome amount D. A very insignificant amount
1147 . Raining cats and dogs
A. To rain heavily
B. To win a big lottery
C. To get wealth beyond what one deserves
D. To become filthy rich by honest means
1148 . New kid on the block
A. New rules which are bound to fail. B. A junior.
C. A new social trend. D. A newcomer.
1149. To bait the hook to suit the fish
A. to prepare a box to pack the fish
B. to do things to please others
C. to look at things from other person’s point of view
D. to catch fish by
1150. Nose around
A. to ignore B. to lose
C. to explore/ to search D. to cry about

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1151. Argus eyed
A. a pretence B. flatterer
C. short tempered D. observant
1152. To take with a grain of salt
A. to view with skepticism B. to take with total belief
C. to take whole heartedly D. to take seriously
1153. Lean and mean
(a) To destroy something (b) To create something
(c) Using only what is necessary
(d) Not afraid dangerous situations
1154. Next to nothing
(a) Hardly anything (b) To produce
(c) Without answer (d) Reject without consideration
1155. Every trick in the book
(a) Nothing Happening (b) Be optimistic
(c) Try every possible way (d) Forgive someone
1156. Keep your eyes peeled
(a) To watch carefully (b) Searching someone
(c) Looking forward (d) Running away
1157. Get one's feet wet
(a) To become serious
(b) To understand correctly
(c) To criticize
(d) To begin gaining experience/ become used to a new situation

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1158. A bitter pill
(a) Facing unpleasant situation
(b) Cause of trouble
(c) To reveal a secret (d) Not to listen to
1159. Make a name for oneself
(a) To gain fame (b) To disturb others
(c) To help others (d) Escape from trouble
1160. Throw in the towel
(a) Make all possible effort (b) Using any means
(c) Accept defeat (d) Ignore others
1161. To give vent to
(a) Express (b) Cause Trouble
(c) Lose Courage (d) Circulate
1162. To get wind
(a) To fly (b) To forget
(c) Come to know (d) To tell
1163. Meet one’s waterloo
(a) Waste time here and there
(b) Going for journey
(c) Meet ones final end and get defeated
(d) Begin from scratch
1164. Hit the hay
(a) Go to bed (b) Go to play
(c) Go to bath (d) Going to school

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1165. Word of mouth
(a) To make promise (b) Wrong information
(c) To spread by talking (d) To someone happy
1166. Bread and butter
(a) One's income (b) One's basic meal
(c) Very easy (d) To dislike
1167. Food for thought
(a) Something to think about seriously
(b) Feeling good (c) Thinking about food
(d) Determination to solve a problem
1168. In the nick of time
(a) Just in Time (b) Reach after job done
(c) Reach before time (d) Doing nothing
1169. Make mouth water
(a) Arguing with someone (b) Make someone hungry
(c) Make someone angry (d) Avoid conflict
1170. To cast aspersions
(a) To talk carefully (b) To talk secrets
(c) To make insulting remark (d) To run away
1171. Off track
(a) Speaking unnecessary (b) To lose focus
(c) Make mistake (d) Achieving impossible
1172. To call into question
(a) To write a letter (b) To voice a strong protest
(c) To doubt (d) To scold

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1173. To go to the wall
(a) To be ruined (b) To be idle
(c) To be in grave trouble (d) To go for a holiday
1174. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed
(a) Not Agree with someone (b) Feeling unhappy
(c) Disrespect (d) To make promise
1175. Put up with
(a) to live with someone (b) to express something
(c) to put in a higher position (d) tolerate
1176. To give currency
(a) To make publicly known (b) To misinterpret
(c) To bestow importance (d) To originate
1177. Queer Fish
(a) Sea fish (b) Strange person
(c) Fashionable Man (d) Cooked fish
1178. When the Church comes
(a) When desperate (b) When the Church is built
(c) At the point of religious awakening
(d) When the moment of decision arrives
1179. all and sundry
(a) watchful (b) destroy
(c) everyone (d) final
1180. Apple-pie order
(a) a sudden shock (b) perfect order
(c) all belongings (d) cause of contention

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1181. To put the cart before the horse
(a) to imagine a fine future
(b) to do things the wrong way
(c) to have a private end to serve
(d) to have bitter enemies
1182. Eye-wash
1.By force 2.A pretence/ deceptive
3.Come to nothing 4.A secret
1183. Well disposed to
1.In fashion 2.To look sad
3.Friendly with somebody 4.Shortage
1184. To give a good account of oneself
1.To act in a creditable way 2.To fight
3.To happen 4.To get astounded
1185. A blue stocking
1.An educated lady 2.A bully
3.A dead person 4.An extremely rich person
1186. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth
1.Poor and ruined 2.To be worthless
3.Don't criticize 4.To give a gift
1187. Beside the mark
1.Outrageous 2.Dependent
3.Irrelevant 4.Fascinating

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1188. Window shopping
1.To feel dejected 2.To appreciate
3.To look at things displayed but not buying them
4.To buy things
1189. Be down in the mouth
1. To feel dejected 2. In brief
3. Scattered things 4. Very important
1190. Tall stories
1. To get into trouble 2. To happen
3. To write a long story 4. Exaggerated stories
1191. A Spartans life
1. Life of an ascetic 2. To work together
3. To continue 4. A lot of money
1192. To have too many things at a time
1. To make a speech
2. Doing many things at a time
3. To deceive 4. To make a request
1193. To sail under false colours
1. A hypocrite 2. To extinguish
3. In prefect situation 4. To listen with patience
1194. To be up and doing
1. To be active 2. To be confused
3. To end a conflict 4. To kill

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1195. To take to task
1. In a dilemma 2. To be unwell
3. To be hostile 4. To scold
1196. Not hold water
1. Not able to prove logical 2. Squander
3. To occur to oneself 4. To understand
1197. Hang together
1. Hopeful 2. To weaken the power
3. Support one another 4. To tell a secret
1198. In tune with
1. About to collapse 2. To praise oneself
3. To pacify the matter 4. In agreement with
1199. To be nipped in the bud
1. To destroy in the very beginning
2. To be suspicious
3. To abuse
4. To come to nothing
1200. To stand in good stead
1. To confess 2. To be helpful in need
3. To die 4. To praise

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1201. To give a wide berth
1.To disclose 2.To agree
3.To value 4.To avoid
1202. Palmy days
1.Last creation 2.False hope
3.Official day 4.Prosperous
1203. To have feet of clay
1.Large part 2.Secrets
3.Full of faults 4.Extremely happy
1204. Keep one's powder dry
A. To be fussy B. To remain cautious
C. To be angry and violent D. To remain unmarried
1205. Between the devil and the deep sea
A. A deep sea diver B. To be evil tempered
C. In a dilemma D. A man who is drowning
1206. To go beyond
A. To remain neutral B. To be busy over trifles
C. To be unreliable D. To exceed
1207. Make merry
A. To enjoy a game of cricket B. To enjoy yourself
C. To get married D. To be good at sport
1208. Fall through
A. Be unsuccessful B. Reduce
C. Tear out D. Fall down

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1209. A bee in your bonnet
A. Speak succinctly B. Stay up
C. Go wild D. Obsessed with an idea
1210. Fell all over
A. Ignored B. Clamour
C. Over enthusiastic D. Tripped
1211. Reinventing the wheel.
A. Wasting time B. Construct a wheel
C. Repeating thoughts D. Growing continuously
1212. To break the back of anything
A. Perform the most difficult part
B. Providing support
C. Getting into fight
D. Talking to people who are from diverse culture
1213. Take a leaf out of one's book
A. Copying content of an author
B. Imitate or copy someone
C. leaves that are preserved in database for research
D. Intervening other's business
1214. To get bent out of shape
A. To get perfect physique
B. To get upset
C. To bend the rules
D. To stand alone and unique in a group

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1215. Balloon goes up
A. To be attentive
B. A situation turning unpleasant/serious
C. A happy occasion D. Get up early
1216. The royal road
A. An easy way B. A troublesome way
C. A grand idea D. A luxurious life style
1217. Whiter than white
A. Completely foolish B. Completely blank
C. Customary D. Completely honest
1218. Going places
A. To go to the home back B. Talented and successful
C. To go on a visit To be angry
D. An adventurous event in life
1219. Royal shaft
A. Royal treatment B. Royal food
C. Bad or unfair treatment D. An expensive possession
1220. Out of whack.
A. Vitiated B. Flawed
C. Out of order/ not working properly D. Tired
1221. To put a spanner in the works.
A. Facilitate
B. Hobble / to prevent something from happening smoothly
C. Codify D. Whip

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1222. Give up the ghost
A. Give up a fear B. Give up in the war
C. To pass away / stop working
D. To rest for some time
1223. Thrust your nose in
A. Advise me about B. Be in opposition
C. Deal with D. Meddle officiously in
1224. Yeoman‘s service
A. Medical help B. Excellent work
C. Social work D. Slow work
1225. Deaf ear
A. Paid no heed B. Listened carefully
C. Turned his ear away D. Inaudible
1226. Stand on his feet
A. To be physically strong B. To be independent
C. To stand erect D. To be successful
1227. Making hay while the sun shines.
A. Taking advantage of a favourable opportunity
B. Earning money through dishonest means
C. Earning money at the cost of others
D. Taking advantage of the inflationary trends
1228. Gave vent to their feelings.
A. To express B. To emphasise
C. To suppress D. To dismiss

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1229. Man in the street
A. The homeless man B. The ordinary man
C. The man who works on the street
D. The man who repairs roads
1230. Threw down the glove.
A. Accepted B. Defeat
C. Rejected the prize D. Gave a challenge
1231. Cut off without a shilling
A. Disinherited B. Snubbed
C. Gave only a shilling D. Sent away with a shilling
1232. Turn your nose
A. Despises B. Sees no harm in
C. Can just tolerate D. To refuse to accept
1233. High and dry
A. Wounded B. alone
C. Happy D. Neglected
1234. Currying favour
A. Helping B. Favouring
C. Dislike
D. Ingratiating oneself / Try to make someone like you
1235. Face against
A. Became enemies B. Turned away from
C. Faced difficulty D. Opposed strongly

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1236. Sharp practices
A. Dishonest means B. Illegal means
C. Intelligent decisions D. Quick decisions
1237. Shook in their shoes
A. Stamped the ground with their shoes
B. Showed signs of anger
C. Trembled with fear
D. Stood up to salute
1238. Thee at thy word
A. Listen to you carefully B. Do not believe you
C. Feel angry with you D. Truly believe you
1239. Blue-eyed boys
A. Royal children B. Young boys
C. Foreigners D. Favourites
1240. Green-eyed monster
A. Anger B. Hatred
C. Envy D. Jealousy
1241. To steer clear of
A. Drive carefully B. Avoid
C. Explain clearly D. Escape
1242. Stand-offish
A. Angry B. Hilarious
C. Indifferent D. Unmanageable

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1243. Heads will roll
A. Transfers will take place B. Heads will be cut oil
C. People will die D. Dismissals will occur
1244. No bones
A. Did not have any hesitation in B. Did not have any faith in
C. Demanded compensation for D. Had problems in
1245. Cut no ice
A. Had no influence B. Did not hurt
C. No benefit D. Not make proud
1246. Helter-skelter
A. In great fear B. In disorderly haste
C. In haste D. In great sorrow
1247. To run one down
A. To be in a hurry B. To be quick
C. To disparage D. Someone to run down a lane
1248. Stave off an open battle
A. Postpone B. Wait and see
C. Allow it to take its own course D. Prevent
1249. Pay through his nose
A. Pay huge loans B. Pay a reasonable price
C. Pay an extremely high price D. Make a quick buck
1250. Out and out
A. Totally B. Simply
C. Merely D. Slightly

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1251. Token strike
A. Total strike
B. Carefully planned strike
C. Short strike held as a warning
D. Sudden call of strike
1252. Look down upon
A. Sympathise with B. Hate intensely
C. Be indifferent to D. Regard with contempt
1253. Ever and anon
A. True promise B. False promise
C. Frequent D. Occasionally
1254. Die-hard
A. Very weak B. About to die
C. Living life D. Persistent/ determined
1255. By and by
A. Soon B. Finally
C. Gradually D. Unexpectedly
1256. Carrot and stick policy
A. Reward and punishment
B. Dishonest
C. Arrogant
D. Selfish policy

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1257. Be built upon sand
A. Established on insecure foundations
B. Based on inexperience
C. Resting on cheap material
D. Resting on immature ideas
1258. Call names
A. To praise B. To abuse
C. To respect D. To order
1259. Look sharp
A. Be careful B. Make haste
C. Be punctual D. Be sensible
1260. Cloven hoof
A. The evil intention B. The nice intention
C. To do something religious
D. To help someone silently
1261. Cry for the moon
A. To wish for something impossible
B. To wish for something accessible
C. To try to have something by bad means
D. To waste efforts
1262. Charley horse
A. Very rapid B. Very weak
C. Stiffness D. Boldness

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1263. By dint of
A. By means of B. By grace of
C. By fear of D. By blessing of
1264. Broken Reed
A. Continue support B. Support that failed
C. Support endlessly D. Broken into pieces
1265. Brow Beat
A. To bully B. To respect
C. To praise D. To rebuke
1266. Black and Blue
A. To put things in order B. To put things in disorder
C. To trust someone D. To beat very badly
1267. Bandy words
A. To argue B. To request
C. To give respect D. To be polite
1268. Away with the fairies
A. Not facing reality B. On the basis of reality
C. Shocking stage D. Very sad
1269. A pig in a poke
A. Accept deal in a pressure
B. Accept deal without knowing
C. Accept deal after detail analysis
D. Accept deal due to threat

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1270. Run its course
A. Continue for a long time
B. Become very popular
C. Develop and then come to its usual end
D. End very soon
1271. A load of cobblers
A. Good news B. Very famous
C. Rubbish D. Burden
1272. Argus eyed
A. Doubtful B. Very Confident
C. Very Calm D. Careful
1273. First blush.
A. First attempt B. First sight
C. First step D. First phase
1274. At a loss
A. At a business loss B. At a relation loss
C. To be unable to decide D. To be afraid
1275. For a song.
A. Very cheaply B. On loan
C. At a loss D. Very easily
1276. All in all
A. Everything B. Particular thing
C. same in all D. Call all at once

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1277. In the red
A. Making money
B. Losing money
C. In danger D. Pending money
1278. A black sheep
A) One who takes no share in profit
B) An ugly person C) An unlucky person
D) Someone who is a disgrace to the rest of the group
1279. At one fell swoop
A) Without any doubt B) By chance
C) In a single action D) By mistake
1280. Back of beyond
A) A remote place B) Crowded place
C) Religious place D) A busy place
1281. A bigger bang for your back
A) Threat to your money B) More for your efforts
C) More for your money D) A big theft
1282. Egg on
A) To urge somebody B) To eat more eggs
C) Hitting the gym D) To annoy
1283. Follow suit
A) To act in a like manner
B) To follow somebody very closely
C) To chase D) To be formal

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1284. Lost in the clouds
A) To imagine B) To doubt weather
C) To feel happy D) Confused
1285. Odds and ends
A) Various items of different types and of little value
B) Interesting endings
C) Often mistaken D) Very strange
1286. Wry face
A) Disappointed look B) Burned face
C) Black person D) Happy face
1287. Rock the boat
A) To be very energetic B) To be happy always
C) To upset the balance D) To be quick
1288. Keep abreast of
A) To not waste time in waiting
B) Stay up-to –date with the recent developments
C) To live within one's means D) None of the above
1289. Be given the axe
(A) To loose job (B) To be ruined
(C) To die (D) To be suspicious
1290. Go cold turkey
A. To become a coward
B. To stop doing or using something
C. Abruptly and completely D. Indifferent

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1291. To talk turkey
A. To have a power nap
B. Don't give up the day job
C. Not to pursue something at which they are unlikely to be successful.
D. To discuss something honestly and directly
1292. Fat chance
1. Very little or no possibility
2 . A great opportunity
3 . Something likely to happen
4. An unfavourable time
1293. Throw someone under the bus
A. To make someone meet with the accident
B. Cause someone else to suffer in order to save oneself
C. To push someone before a moving vehicle
D. To be a traveller or the one who travels a lot
1294. Cup of Joe
A. A cup with Joe printed on it
B. A cup of coffee
C. A cup of tea
D. A difficult situation for someone
1295. Knuckle sandwich
A. A cheerful person B. A dish which is tasteless
C. A delicious sandwich D. A punch in the mouth.

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1296. Can of worms
A. More easy way
B. Most difficult issue
C. Very attractive
D. Very useful
1297. Join the club
A. To take revenge
B. Satisfy with others
C. Excited to invite
D. Sympathy to others
1298. Name will be mud.
A. Good appreciation
B. Made celebrity
C. Bad reputation
D. Got award
1299. Hole and corner
A. Strict
B. Servile
C. Secret
D. Suspicious
1300. Go dutch
A. Divide the costs B. Pay for each other's meal
C. Go together D. Drive together

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1301. Hanging fire
1. Delay in taking a decision 2. Hotly debated
3. In danger 4. Ignored
1302. Like a dog with two tails.
A. very morose B. very enthusiastic
C. very greedy D. very happy
1303. Said a mouthful
A. lengthy remark B. angry remark
C. abusive remark D. precise remark
1304. Cold feet
A. unwell B. afraid
C. hesitant D. excited
1305. Clear the air
A. reduce pollution B. discuss openly
C. reveal feelings D. be untruthful
1306. Laid it on the line
A Scold B Be disappointed
C Speak frankly D Resigned
1307. out of the top drawer.
(a) of great wealth
(b) of high social standing
(c) of considerable education
(d) of great intellectual ability

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1308. Top up their grants
(a) stay with (b) keep to
(c) add to (d) get to
1309. top dog around
(a) the most arrogant person (b) the most important person
(c) the most popular person (d) the most unusual person
1310. thin on top.
(a) losing his hair (c) losing his popularity
(b) losing his memory (d) losing his strength
1311. As thick as two short planks.
(a) very quiet (b) very slow
(c) very wooden (d) very stupid
1312. Thin time of it.
(a) finding it difficult without friends
(c) finding it difficult without support
(b) finding it difficult without help
(d) finding it difficult without money
1313. Make a killing in the stock market.
(A) Lose money quickly (B) Plan a murder quickly
(C) Murder someone quickly (D) Make money quickly
1314. Up to your ears
(A) To ignore (B) To forget
(C) To be busy with or deeply involved in a thing
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1315. To be at one’s finger’s end
(a) To be hopeless (b) To be highly perplexed
(c) To be completely conversant with
(d) To count things
1316. To be old as the hills :
(a) To be very ancient (b) To be wise and learned
(c) To be old but foolish (d) Not being worth the age
1317. To mind one’s P’s and Q’s :
(a) To be cautious (b) To be accurate and precise
(c) To be careful of one’s accounts
(d) To be careful of one’s personality
1318. duck to water.
(a) like taking the duck to water
(b) like bursting out suddenly
(c) like dropping the duck in the water
(d) like easily and naturally speaking
1319. made away with
(a) earned
(b) ran away with/ escape with something stolen
(c) squandered (d) saved
1320. let off steam
(a) to release tension (b) to show anger
(c) to show approval (d) to show enthusiasm

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1321. to feel pulse
(a) find views (b) enlighten
(c) argue with (d) guide
1322. Deadwood
(a) Insensitive (b) Dead
(c) Emotionless
(d) People or things who are no longer useful
1323. batten down the hatches
(a) stay in-door (b) prepare for a difficult situation
(c) go somewhere safe (d) face the obstacles
1324. go at equal speed
(a) get away from (b) put up with
(c) keep up with (d) race against
1325. To cool one’s heels :
(a) To rest for sometime (b) To give no importance to someone
(c) To remain in a comfortable position
(d) To be kept waiting for sometime
1326. Be in the mire :
(a) Be under debt (b) Be in love
(c) Be in difficulties (d) Be uneasy
1327. to carve out a niche
(a) became a sculptor (b) did the best he could do
(c) destroyed his career
(d) developed a specific position for himself

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1328. to the letter.
(a) about writing letters (b) written in the letter
(c) Exactly and precisely (d) very thoughtfully
1329. Along in years
(A) Getting tired (B) Getting old
(C) Becoming successful (D) Long time
1330. A babe in the woods
(A) Someone who is young
(B) Someone who cuts trees
(C) Someone who is innocent/ naïve in a dangerous situation
(D) Someone in danger
1331. A gala day
(A) A rainy day (B) A day of festivity
(C) A day of brief (D) A relevant day
1332. To Beef up
(A) To make something stronger
(B) To have fun
(C) To go crazy
(D) None of the above
1333. Few and far between
(A) Very very distant (B) Far and away
(C) Few in number but closely placed
(D) Both few in number and distant

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1334. Light fingered person
(A) A person who is soft and tender.
(B) A person whose handwriting is good.
(C) A person who is a good artist.
(D) A person who is a thief.
1335. himself to himself
(A) To remain silent
(B) Not like to talk with others
(C) To be proud of oneself (D) To limit one’s feelings
1336. Keep tabs on
(A) To keep under observation (B) To do something
(C) To follow strictly (D) To steal something
1337. In the teeth of
(A) In the end (B) Real cause
(C) In the face of (D) To chase
1338. To go to the dogs
(A) To come to grief (B) To go begging
(C) To be ruined (D) To make excuses
1339. To talk shop
(A) To bore others with one’s talk.
(B) To talk of something interesting.
(C) To talk exclusively of one’s own business.
(D) To talk of relevant things.

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1340. Chicken feed
(A) A small amount of money
(B) A lot of food
(C) A group of people gathering together
(D) coward
1341. To kick up a row
(A) To cause a disturbance (B) To live with patience
(C) To break a queue (D) To compete
1342. To wash one’s dirty linen in public
(A) To wash one’s clothes in the open
(B) To do something ugly in public
(C) To abuse the passers by
(D) To discuss dirty and scandalous matter of personal nature the presence
of strangers
1343. whale of time
a. To enjoy yourself very much
b. To enjoy life
c. To enjoy leisure time
d. To enjoy with loved ones
1344. candle at both ends
A. To exhaust oneself by working too much
B. becoming overgenerous
C. To pass time
D. enthusiasm

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1345. strike gold
A. To have great success with something
B. To discover gold C. Good luck
D. Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
1346. run into rough weather
A. create problems B. encounter difficulties
C. confuse matters D. makes things difficult
1347. have your cake and eat it too.
A. Enjoy forever B. Have it both ways
C. Run away from responsibility D. selfish
1348. Salad days
A. The period when one is young and inexperienced
B. Difficult times
C. Old days D. Happy days
1349. power behind the throne
A. The person who had the real control and power
B. The acknowledged leader
C. The person who controlled the monarch
D. The person who advised the queen
1350. sauce for the goose.
A. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
C. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
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1351. lynch law
A. law of the mob B. law of the underworld
C. law of the constitution D. law of the parliament
1352. tread on the toes
A. To offend or insult someone
B. To follow them grudgingly
C. To treat them indifferently
D. To be kicked by them
1353. worth a jew's eye
A. Not a worthy possession B. unnecessary
C. A costly items D. A possession of high value
1354. scream blue murder
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
1355. small talk
A. whispering B. backbiting
C. gossip D. light conversation
1356. die is cast
A. project is over
B. decision is made
C. death is inevitable
D. cloth has been dyed

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1357. A Rift in the lute.
A. caused unnecessary worries B. brought about disharmony
C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
D. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
1358. Did good turn
A. returned my kindness B. did an act of kindness
C. improved my prospects D. became suddenly good
1359. standing up
A. Boosting the claims of
B. Championing the cause of
C. Seeking help of others for
D. Moving about with
1360. cut to the quick
A. surprised B. hurt intensely
C. annoyed D. irritated
1361. put in a word
A. introduce B. assist
C. support D. recommend
1362. rank and file
A. the official machinery B. the ordinary members
C. the majority D. the cabinet ministers
1363. Bite the dust
A. in agreement B. angry
C. indebted D. To be killed

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1364. Run amok
A. Energetic
B. To behave without control in a wild way
C. become annoyed
D. feel disgusted
1365. Figure out
A. Imagine B. Give birth
C. Understand D. Depend
1366. By the skin of one's teeth
A. Hardly B. In time
C. Hurriedly D. Only just
1367. To catch somebody on the hop
A. To give someone a surprise
B. To catch somebody off guard
C. To stand in the way of someone
D. To catch somebody suddenly
1368. To cross swords
A. To fight B. To defend
C. To kill D. To rob
1369. To have an easy time of it
A. To take the world lightly
B. To indulge in frivolities
C. To squander away resources
D. To have no problems and difficulties

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1370. To stand to one's guns
A. To keep the guns close to oneself even amid danger
B. To persevere when hardships press
C. To maintain dignified and unbending attitude
D. To maintain one's position
1371. To take a leap in the dark
A. To take risk
B. To hazard oneself
C. To do a task secretly
D. To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result
1372. To give/get the bird
A. To get the awaited B. To have good luck
C. To send away/dismissed D. To get the impossible
1373. To get into a scrape
A. To get into a muddle
B. To find oneself in an awkward predicament
C. To get into irritating circumstances
D. To be trapped in a conspiracy
1374. To have brush with
A. To start painting
B. To have good and pleasing terms
C. To be impressed
D. To have a slight encounter

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1375. To set the people by ears
A. To box the people
B. To insult and disgrace the people
C. To punish heavily D. To excite people to a quarrel
1376. To make the grade
A. To fail in a task
B. To get good marks in an examination
C. To come out successful
D. To make good one's previous loss
1377. To tempt providence
A. To invite punishment B. To achieve a fortune
C. To take reckless risks D. To have God's favour
1378. To haul over the coals
A. To put hand in a wrong task
B. To throw into the fire
C. To put to task
D. To say the wrong words
1379. To give chapter and verse for a thing
A. To produce the proof of something
B. To eulogize the qualities of a thing
C. To make publicity of a thing
D. To attach artificial value to a thing

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1380. To turn the other cheek
A. To sulk and suffer
B. To respond to violence with violence
C. To respond to violence with non-violence
D. To be indifferent to peace overtures
1381. To keep the ball rolling
A. To earn more and more B. To work constantly
C. To keep the activity going
D. To make the best use of
1382. To pull one's socks up
A. To prepare B. To try hard
C. To get ready D. To depart
1383. To plough the sands
A. To work hard to achieve one's aim
B. To afford hope or ground for expecting a good result
C. To busy oneself in a way which cannot lead to any profitable result
D. To advance one's position in life
1384. To drink like a fish
A. To drink little B. To drink alone
C. To be a drunkard
D. To drink in the company of others
1385. Foam in the mouth
A. Bitten by a snake B. To reveal the secret
C. To be furious D. To be in the extreme hatred

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1386. To make umbrage
A. To feel depressed B. To be offended
C. To be satisfied D. To be pleased
1387. Hush money
A. Money overdue B. Easy money
C. Money earned by wrong means D. Bribe paid to secure silence
1388. To disabuse one's mind
A. To conceal something
B. To remove a misapprehension
C. To banish from one's mind a thought
D. To proceed cautiously so as to avoid risks and dangers
1389. To pay one back in the same coin
A. To provoke a person to quarrel
B. To offer another polite attention
C. To retaliate
D. To give a word of encouragement or praise to another
1390. Queer somebody's pitch
A. Upset one's plan B. Reprimand him
C. Check him D. Work him up
1391. To take the wind out of another's sails
A. To manouevre to mislead another on the high seas
B. To cause harm to another
C. To defeat the motives of another
D. To anticipate another and to gain advantage over him

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1392. To live in clover
A. To live in great comfort and luxury
B. To live a carefree life
C. To be surrounded by cares and worries
D. To live in great difficulty
1393. To carry the coal to Newcastle
A. To work hard B. To finish a job
C. To do unnecessary things D. To do menial jobs
1394. Pin-money
A. Bribery B. Money paid for compensation
C. Alimony
D. Allowance made to a lady for her expenses
1395. To turn the cover
A. To take a new way of life B. To work hard
C. To pass the crises D. To hide the reality
1396. To turn amuck
A. To run a race B. To run about in frenzy
C. To feel exhausted D. To run to somebody's help
1397. To keep the wolf away from the door
A. To ward off poverty or hunger
B. To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person
C. To keep safe
D. To hold the difficulties and dangers in check

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1398. In double-quick time
A. Steadily
B. Very quickly
C. Gradually
D. Much time
1399. A bull in a china shop
A. A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life
B. A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people
C. A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted
D. A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required
1400. Get down to brass tacks
A. Start unravelling the mystery
B. Begin to discuss secret matters
C. Begin to talk in plain, straight forward terms
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1401. By fair means or foul
A. Without using common sense
B. Without difficulty
C. In any way, honest or dishonest
D. Having been instigated
1402. To oil the knocker
A. To instigate a person to do a job
B. To do a work with increased pace
C. To tip the office-boy
D. To revive old enmity
1403. Grease someone’s palm
A. To bribe B. To talk softly
C. Ransom to an enemy D. Money for compensation
1404. To cut the cackle
A. To humiliate B. To annoy someone
C. To act in a friendly way D. To stop talking and start
1405. To rip up old sores
A. To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten
B. To censure someone in strong terms
C. To strain one's thoughts to the most
D. To preserve oneself from harm
1406. Hard-pressed
A. Bewildered B. Insulted
C. Hard discipline D. In difficulties

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1407. To play on a fiddle
A. To play upon a musical instrument
B. To play an important role C. To be busy over trifles
D. To be busy over important matter
1408. To mind one's P's and Q's
A. To be cautious
B. To be accurate and precise
C. To be careful of one's accounts
D. To be careful of one's personality
1409. To speak daggers
A. To abuse someone
B. To indulge in voracious talks
C. To speak to a person with hostility
D. To get angry
1410. To talk shop
A. To talk nonsense
B. To talk reasonably
C. To talk about business or professional affairs
D. To abuse someone
1411. To get the hang of a thing
A. To know a secret
B. To understand the technique of something
C. To find the cause of something
D. To retaliate

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1412. To go to each other hammer and tongs
A. To fight with weapons B. To argue noisily
C. To hug each other
D. To go crazy about meeting each other
1413. A man of weight
A. A fat person
B. To truthful and trustworthy man
C. A man of importance D. A notorious man
1414. Pell-mell
A. In hurried disorder B. Gaiety and excitement
C. Extremely worried D. In danger
1415. To hold a brief for
A. To reveal information B. To hurry
C. To stay on for a brief period
D. To defend someone
1416. To put one on one's mettle
A. To rouse one to do one's best
B. To ruin somebody C. To discourage a person
D. To incite a person to fight
1417. To ride hell for Leather
A. To ride with furious speed
B. To adopt false means to succeed
C. To work hard for a small accomplishment
D. To earn money by all means

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1418. to rock the boat.
A. create possibilities B. conspire against
C. upset the balance D. agitate against
1419. clinched the issue.
A. closed B. decided
C. finished D. started
1420. hole and corner method.
A. obscure B. usual
C. underhand/ honest D. clever
1421. person after my own heart.
A.an object of mockery B.an emotional man
C. a happy go lucky fellow
D. exactly to one's own liking
1422. threw cold water
A. encouraged B. discouraged
C. cleared D. rejected
1423. goes to dogs.
A. goes mad B. is insulted
C. is ruined D. becomes brutal
1424. To spruce up
A. to jump with enthusiasm
B. to burst out on someone
C. to get ready fast
D. to make to look cleaner, neater, or more attractive

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1425. Chicken scratch
A. wounds due to scratch of chicken
B. very poor chicken dish
C. very poor handwriting which is difficult to read
D. very messy garden
1426. To sleep with the fishes
A. Always be in a dream world
B. To make absurd excuses
C. To sleep peacefully D. To be dead
1427. To be pushing up daisies
A. To get up feeling fresh B. To be dead and buried
C. To smell like flowers D. Once beautiful but now ugly
1428. Late in the day
A. too old to work B. too ripe to eat
C. too dark to see anything
D. too delayed to be of any use
1429. Draw a blank
A. be unsuccessful
B. be happy about something
C. be unable to sketch
D. be lucky in a game
1430. an old hand
A. experienced B. aged
C. weak D. forgetful

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1431. Put to the sword
A. To put the sword back in scabbard
B. To put someone to test
C. To be slain or executed D. To threaten someone
1432. On the ball
A. To be very close to a specific outcome or condition
B. Healing or getting well
C. Knowledgeable and competent D. Exactly on time
1433. To shrug off
A. To deal with something easily & successfully.
B. To dismiss, ignore, or minimize the importance of someone or
something.
C. To fail to understand correctly.
D. To malign image of someone.
1434. Think on feet
A. To act quickly to get the things you want.
B. To interpret what someone is thinking.
C. To have good ideas and make decisions quickly in a difficult situation.
D. To be able to face anything.
1435. In for a penny, in for a pound
A. to ask someone what they are thinking about.
B. To be firmly committed to a particular course of action
C. A person with no value
D. To be convinced that something is likely to happen

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1436. Boil the ocean
A. keep people interested in ideas or plans.
B. to cause someone to be very angry
C. try to do something difficult or impossible
D. failure to accept, acknowledge, or act against a problematic situation
1437. A rare bird
A. An exceptional person or thing
B. People having similar characters, interests, or beliefs
C. A broad perspective on something
D. Someone who causes trouble
1438. Hang in there
A. Continue doing something difficult with determination.
B. To do something pointless
C. To get upset D. Ignore someone
1439. In high dudgeon
A. Very ugly
B. High pride
C. Resentfully
D. Enthusiastically
1440. Go to seed
A. Become inspirational for a group of people
B. Become untidy due to a lack of care
C. Go to an unknown place to find peace
D. Get attention

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1441. Come unglued
A. To achieve something easily
B. To visit a place again and again
C. To live happily
D. To lose one's composure
1442. Pull for
A. To discourage
B. To encourage
C. Slumber
D. To be embarrassed
1443. Dress the part
A. To look shabby
B. To look suitable
C. To do a sin D. To suffer from illness
1444. Like a dog with two tails
A. To work on two opportunities simultaneously
B. To get extremely confused
C. To not let enjoy others
D. To be very happy
1445. Scope out
A. To be out of the competition
B. To avoid a situation
C. To make a preliminary inspection
D. To go out

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1446. What a small world
A. What a coincidence B. What a challenging task
C. What a narrow space D. What a beautiful place
1447. Down the road
A. In future B. In the past
C. At present D. No particular time
1448. Raising eyebrows
A. To show surprise/ shock B. Criticize
C. Support D. Instruct
1449. Step up the plate
A. Take control
B. Take a job
C. Take a responsibility for doing something difficult
D. Take an opportunity
1450. The Holy Grail
A. The pious place of worship
B. An important object or goal
C. A very important place
D. Someone's destination of life

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1451. Ball is in your court
A. Be happy at the dance / ball room
B. It's up to you to make the decision
C. A very powerful person
D. Not speaking directly about an issue
1452. Pardon my French
A. Forgive me for being forgetful
B. Excuse my inappropriate choice
C. Repeat a statement twice
D. Excuse my inappropriate language
1453. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
A. Mutual favour B. Mutual understanding
C. Mutual respect D. Mutual disliking
1454. Bend one’s ear
A. A mild punishment B. To go for a long walk
C. To talk to one for a long time
D. To do something without any permission
1455. Up and doing
A. To be expressive B. Active again
C. To reprimand D. To fall asleep
1456. To have a brush with
A. To ask someone to brush his teeth
B. To start cleaning C. To go through a dilemma
D. To nearly encounter someone

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1457. Hang up one’s hat
A. To take up residence somewhere
B. To accept a challenge
C. To start deceiving a community of people
D. To go on an unplanned trip
1458. Chew the fat
A. To work hard B. To chew in an unpleasant manner
C. To gossip D. To remove a difficulty
1459. Turn the corner
A. To flatter enough to gain an advantage
B. Pass the critical point successfully
C. To turn upset suddenly
D. Fail to recover a difficult phase of life
1460. Heavy tidings
A. Bad news B. An overwhelming state
C. An innovative act D. Unexpected venture
1461. Dog’s chance
A. A required opportunity B. Miserable life
C. To look shabby D. No hope at all
1462. Forty winks
(a) Winking forty times
(b) Sleep disorders
(c) Long sleeping hours
(d) A short sleep during the day

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1463. Life in the raw
(a) Life in its natural, unembellished state
(b) Life at its easiest
(c) Life that is complex (d) A daredevil's life
1464. A paper tiger
(a) A person or thing that appears threatening but is ineffectual
(b) To threaten someone but do no harm
(c) Environmental protection paper-work
(d) To speak to people in a roaring voice
1465. Penny-wise and pound-foolish
(a) Wise to spend each penny carefully
(b) Careful about small amounts but careless about large amounts
c) People who don't understand the importance of each penny
d) Careful about large amounts but careless about small amounts
1466. Pin back your ears
(a) To listen carefully to something
(b) Person or organization that pins important issues
(c) To keep yourself away from hearing had stuff
(d) To clean your ears with a pin
1467. Turncoat
(a) Expert at altering coats
(b) Someone who deserts one group to join another
(c) A truly dishonest person
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1468. Say your piece
(a) Speak but don't listen stances
(b) Speak in a talkative manner
(c) Make your argument piece by piece
(d) Express your opinion
1469. Top-notch
(a) The highest marking on a tree or a building
(b) Person or organization that attracts only the top (c) Of highest possible
quality
(d) Person of integrity
1470. Under the table
(a) Work under difficult circumstances
(b) Working undercover
(c) Working under furniture
(d) Making or receiving payments surreptitiously
1471. At the drop of a hat
(a) Clumsy person who drops hats everywhere
(b) Suddenly and without much thought
(c) Do something without much pressure
(d) A happy and easygoing teen
1472. Born to the purple
A. Born in a poor family B. Born into royalty
C. Born with exceptional qualities
D. Born to be famous

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1473. By the seat of one's pants
A. When one is saved in the nick of time
B. Your future depends on what choices you make now
C. To do something using one's own experience and judgement
D. Nothing worthwhile can be achieved if you sit in one place
1474. Curiosity killed the cat
A. A person who constantly keeps asking questions is avoided by
everybody
B. Everybody has a fatal weakness
C. Being inquisitive about other people's affairs may get you into trouble
D. Everyone feels like killing a nagging person
1475. Zero tolerance
(a) Accuracy is paramount
(b) Non-acceptance of antisocial behaviour
(c) No return without risk (d) No problem at all
1476. Flesh and blood
(a) a very gory murder scene (b) a lot of hard work
(c) loss of lives in battle
(d) A person's physical body and their needs.
1477. To go for broke
(a) to risk everything in an all-out effort
(b) failure in relationship or partnership
(c) losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business
(d) to start again after failing in a business

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1478. To go the extra mile
(a) to get an unexpected bonus
(b) to make a special effort to achieve something
(c) to lose one’s way and walk aimlessly
(d) a vehicle which is very fuel
1479. Fixed in one’s ways
(a) not wanting to change how one does things
(b) one will succeed if one does not change their path
(c) trapped in a particular unpleasant situation
(d) a dilemma of two different paths
1480. Fuddy-duddy
(a) An ill mannered person that one accepts willingly because he/she is a
very dear friend
(b) a person who is very old-fashioned and conservative
(c) a shoddy work
(d) a very confusing situation
1481. Graveyard shift
(a) to work in a very scary place
(b) a place where one is forced to work so hard that it almost kills you
(c) to work with a team where everybody else is very lazy
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1482. Rat race
(a) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it
(b) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals
(c) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive
struggle for wealth or power
(d) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlessly
1483. Whistle in the dark
(a) Pretend to be unafraid
(b) A ray of hope in the worst of times
(c) See a ghost while dreaming
(d) Be blind and fall into a trap
1484. Sow wild oats
(a) To make someone fool
(b) To make space to red
(c) To take revenge
(d) To waste time by doing foolish things
1485. Adam’s ale
(a) Gift (b) Food
(c) Water (d) Belongings
1486. Damp squib
(a) Complete failure
(b) Complete knowledge
(c) To motivate
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1487. To have something on the brain
(a) To be obsessed with something
(b) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
(c) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem
(d) To think wistfully about past life
1488. In bad taste
(a) Not suitable or offensive
(b) To be a bad cook
(c) To have a poor choice of fashion style
(d) To express honest harsh opinion about
someone or something
1489. To have at one’s fingertips
(a) To be very fast on the keyboard
(b) To be adroit with a percussion musical instrument
(c) Recall of factual information at one’s command
(d) To carefully note down minute details
1490. To not have a clue
(a) To be extremely poor (b) To fail an examination
(c) To lose confidence at the last moment
(d) To not know about something
1491. Out of date
(a) Not have time; very busy
(b) Not stick to the schedule
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1492. It goes without saying
(a) To Silently bear the injustice
(b) Something which is implied to be obvious
(c) There is no point in doing something after
you are told to do it
(d) Break long relationship with someone
1493. To let someone off
(a) To let someone fall
(b) To leave someone in his present state
(c) To release someone from blame
(d) To refuse to answer
1494. Call it a day
(a) To start a job wishing for success.
(b) To take a break or a holiday.
(c) Assign different days to different tasks.
(d) To declare the end of a task
1495. Get the message
(a) Understand what is implied by a remark or action
(b) Communicate using a secret language
(c) Find it difficult to understand a different language
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1496. Make an ass out of
(a) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid
(b) Work very hard like a donkey
(c) Be smart but act dumb
(d) Make a mistake
1497. Gnash your teeth
(a) Express rage (b) Brush your teeth
(c) Laugh hysterically (d) Take a big bite
1498. Let something slip through one’s fingers
(a) Lose a wedding ring
(b) Not be able to understand a difficult concept
(c) Let go of certain unpleasant things
(d) to waste an opportunity to achieve something
1499. Learn by heart
(a) To memorize something
(b) Love something terribly
(c) Learn a lesson by making a mistake
(d) Learn to control or hide your true feelings
1500. Out at the elbows
(a) By all means (b) Old
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1501. A nig - nog
(a) Watchful (b) Very old
(c) A fool (d) Rich
1502. Set the tone for something
(a) Right tune and harmony
(b) To establish a particular mood or character
(c) Musical Note (d) Orchestra in full swing
1503. Fling away
a. to have an affair b. to flare up
c. to throw aside violently d. to swing
1504. Stick by
a. to criticise closely b. stand by someone
c. to paste d. to pass by
1505. Wink at
a. to tease somebody b. to like someone
c. to pretend not to see d. to stare at
1506. To be on the wane
a. to complain
b. to be sick
c. to be on boat d. to be diminishing
1507. To give a person the cold shoulder
a. to offer someone ice-cream b. to be humble
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1508. To get one’s back up
a. to become irritated b. to sit straight
c. to act proud d. to give support
1509. To feather one’s nest
a. to build one’s house
b. to enrich oneself when opportunity knocks
c. to harbor ill-feelings
d. to acquire something in abundance
1510. To strike oil
a. to have found an oil well b. to have lucky success
c. to have a close escape d. to be unsuccessful
1511. To talk shop
a. to talk a lot
b. to use phrases peculiar to one’s employment
c. to like to shop
d. to lie
1512. To draw a line
a. to fix a limit b. to caution someone
c. to be stern d. to insult someone
1513. A swan song
a. melodious song b. disharmonious display
c. Utterance/statement made just before death or retirement
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1514. A white elephant
a. precious thing b. uncommon event
c. unprofitable possession d. a rare phenomenon
1515. Knit one’s brows
a. to disappoint someone b. to frown
c. to have a headache d. to express discontentment
1516. To plough the sands
a. to be extremely accomplished
b. to be resourceful c. to be dejected
d. to busy oneself in an unprofitable proposition
1517. To rip up old sores
a. to destroy something b. to act cruelly
c. to reopen a quarrel d. to inflict pain on someone
1518. To rate soundly
a. to censure strongly b. to acquire heavy profits
c. to be at peace d. to assure somebody
1519. To run in the same groove
a. to have a pleasant time
b. to run away from somebody
c. to be in the same situation
d. to advance in harmony
1520. To be no chicken
a. to be brave b. to be honest
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1521. To take to one’s bed
a. to be very attached to one’s belongings
b. to lie in bed due to illness
c. to fight with one’s husband
d. to agree with someone
1522. To stand on ceremony
a. to celebrate an occasion in a grand way
b. to be extravagant c. to get married
d. to treat with cold rigid civility
1523. To be at sixes and sevens
a. to be undecided b. to be a great success
c. to be certain d. to give away generously
1524. To break the ice
a. a strong man b. to start a quarrel
c. to break the awkward silence d. to become violent
1525. Put one’s foot down
a. to demand b. to take rest
c. to be firm about something
d. to do something stupid
1526. To hit below the belt
1. To hit someone boldly 2. To attack after warning
3. To hit off the mark 4. To attack in an unfair manner
1527. To meet one’s Waterloo
1. To make a foolish choice 2. To experience defeat
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1528. To have an axe to grind
1. To have an indomitable task to accomplish
2. To have access to top levels of authority
3. To have adequate means of subsistence
4. To have a selfish motive in doing something
1529. Keep your head
1. Be furious 2. Remain calm
3. Protect yourself 4. Respect yourself
1530. To turn the corner
1. To go back to the past
2. To change one’s goal
3. To pass the critical stage
4. To wait for an opportunity
1531. To rise like a phoenix
1. To behave like a royal 2. To set on fire
3. To emerge with a new life 4. To be modest
1532. A square deal
1. An advantageous deal 2. A false claim
3. A fair and honest deal 4. An unfruitful plan
1533. Against one’s grain
1. Against one’s nature 2. Against the society
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1534. To read between the lines
1. To criticise the writer’s style
2. To interrupt someone while reading
3. To read each line carefully
4. To understand the implied meaning
1535. Miss the boat
1. To lose an opportunity
2. To settle down at a place
3. To do something carefully 4. To reach the end
1536. Full of hot air
1. Talking nonsense 2. Talking proudly
3. Being hot tempered 4. Being too proud
1537. To take stock of
1. To assess 2. To discuss
3. To assemble 4. To modify
1538. Don’t put all your eggs in the same basket
1. Don’t share your wealth with others
2. Don’t buy too many things at one time
3. Don’t invest in loss making propositions
4. Don’t concentrate all your resources in one place
1539. On tenterhooks
1. Alert and enthusiastic 2. Anxious and tense
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1540. Not make head or tail
1. very unusual and strange
2. not find something interesting
3. not able to understand anything
4. very boring and not at all fun
1541. Not mince words
1. Not to be honest
2. Not to come directly to the point
3. To speak in a direct way
4. To speak in a garbled way
1542. Read between the lines
1. Make a great effort to read
2. Read each and every word
3. Discern the hidden meaning in the text
4. Skip pages and read fast
1543. Wear your heart on your sleeve
1. To keep a secret
2. To show your true emotions
3. To look attractive 4. To love someone secretly
1544. On cloud nine
1. Extremely happy and excited
2. Crazy and foolish
3. Knowledgeable and wise
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1545. Feet of Clay
a. Very soft feet b. Difficulty in running
c. Slow in actions d. Hidden faults
1546. Be out for the count
(a) Sleeping deeply (b) Counting money carefully
(c) To count each step one takes (d) To be very happy
1547. Go by the book
(a) To buy a book of one's choice (b) To understand the book
(c) To follow someone who reads books
(d) To follow rules exactly
1548. Double-talk
(a) Interfering while someone is talking
(b) Speaking with double meaning
(c) Speaking to confuse people and avoid truth
(d) Talking repeatedly and annoying people
1549. At somebody's elbow
(a) To be dominated by someone
(b) To be near someone in order to help
(c) To be kept in house (d) To make people important
1550. Everyone and his brother
(a) An individual and all his relatives
(b) To think about universal brotherhood
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1551. Feel the pinch
(a) Being hurt and wounded by someone
(b) To remain silent on injustice
(c) Having financial problems all of a sudden
(d) Feeling disappointment
1552. The feathers fly
(a) To add more success to one's career
(b) To fight and argue a lot
(c) To lead a carefree life
(d) To get into a romantic relationship
1553. Treading on eggshells
(a) Taking care of eggs to save the lives of young chicks
(b) Intending to grow very fast
(c) Making best bets in one's trade
(d) To be careful in speech and actions
1554. A foregone conclusion
(a) A generous gift (b) A confusing idea
(c) An obvious speculation (d) An inevitable result
1555. Hole and corner
A. strict B. servile
C. secret D. suspicious
1556. Wet behind the ears
A. Lacking experience B. Fearful
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1557. A wet blanket
1. A person who spoils other people's fun
2. A person who is enthusiastic
3. An unwelcome guest 4. An unpleasant experience
1558. Losing ground
1. Becoming deeply engraved
2. Becoming less acceptable
3. Acquiring power 4. Continuing as before
1559. Shed light on
1. To reduce weight 2. To explain a situation
3. To disconnect electricity 4. To light a fire
1560. Hit a brick wall
1. Use unfair tactics 2. Hit someone with a brick
3. Go to sleep 4. Encounter an obstacle
1561. Lock horns
1. Fight with someone
2. Defeat someone
3. Find a mate
4. Make a team
1562. Be in someone’s shoes
1. put on someone’s shoes
2. face the same situation as another person
3. buy the same brand of shoes as another person
4. accept someone’s shoes as a present

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1563. Bottom line
1. The most important fact 2. A hidden agenda
3. An impossible task 4. An awkward situation
1564. Flex one’s muscles
1. show one’s muscular strength
2. give or make a show of one’s strength
3. beat someone physically with muscle strength
4. show that one has more muscles than another
1565. On the back burner
1. To cook a special dish slowly by placing it on the back burner
2. To be unable to complete a task because of a back problem
3. To temporarily not deal with some matter because it is not urgent
4. To carry a heavy burden successfully and without complaining
1566. Have your back against the wall
1. To be humiliated and bullied by a superior at work
2. To have a strong group of people supporting you
3. To be in a desperate situation with very few options
4. To be able to successfully tackle a difficult task
1567. Pain in the neck
1. To relieve someone from a painful condition
2. To be unable to deal with someone stronger
3. Someone or something that is very annoying
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1568. Swim with the tide
1. Accept your fault
2. Going for a swim during the high tide
3. Do something again and again
4. Agree with the popular opinion
1569. follow suit
1. do the same as others 2. try a costume
3. go after someone 4. get on well with others
1570. Come to blows
1. Start fighting after a disagreement
2. Agree with someone 3. Enjoy the cool breeze
4. Not accept any responsibility
1571. lose count of
1. forget the accurate total
2. something that happens rarely
3. depend on others for help
4. waste a lot of money
1572. see the light of day
1. come out of difficulties
2. get up early in the morning
3. be very happy 4. become publicly known
1573. A house of cards
1. An insecure situation 2. A lavish lifestyle
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1574. Loaves and fish
1. To get someone drunk 2. Material interests
3. Main support 4. To act in a frenzied manner
1575. Might and main
1. With all enthusiasm
2. Nonsense or meaningless speech
3. To keep quiet, To say nothing
4. Approximately, almost, somewhat, to a certain Degree
1576. Separate the wheat from the chaff
1. Cooking food during famine
2. To separate the valuable from the worthless
3. Farming barren lands with little water
4. Harvesting crops and cooking them
1577. To be in the driving seat
1. To allow other people to go past yourself
2. To be in charge or control of a situation
3. To be able to drive a vehicle
4. To avoid speaking up on something
1578. Hit the nail on the head
1. Take advantage of a good situation
2. Do something exactly right
3. Do something without having planned beforehand
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1579. Hit the sack
1. Go to sleep 2. To harm someone
3. Achieve something 4. Complete the task
1580. Cissy promised to turn over a new leaf and keep her room clean
from now on.
1. To accept immediately 2. To take a chance
3. To start behaving in a better way
4. To tease someone
1581. Break a leg
1. Bravery 2. Good luck
3. Accident 4. Sudden attack
1582. You need to be aware of argus-eyed people in the organisation.
1. Angry 2. Kind 3. Content 4. Vigilant
1583. The new production targets have stirred up a hornet's nest.
1. To confess without reserve
2. To preserve one’s energy
3. To gain prominence
4. To raise controversy
1584. To win laurels
1. To win an easy battle
2. To achieve honours and glory
3. To be fooled by others
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1585. He burnt his fingers interfering in others’ problems.
1. caught his fingers in fire 2. was happy
3. got in good relations with 4. got into trouble
1586. To keep a good table
1. To keep good company
2. To have a luxurious home
3. To keep one’s home organised
4. To offer sumptuous food to one’s guests
1587. Grandpa often likes to sit in the balcony and chew the fat with me.
1. Criticise people
2. Gossip and make small talk
3. Chew meat
4. Play a game
1588. Break the ice
1. To talk about something that is considered taboo
2. To discuss something worthless
3. To begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an uncomfortable
situation
4. To reveal a secret
1589. Two peas in a pod
1. Treat people fairly
2. Look very similar in appearance or character
3. Talk about a problem
4. Make a bad situation worse

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1590. Bite the bullet
1. To feel powerless because of fatigue
2. To get something over with because it is inevitable
3. To eat something unhealthy because of its taste
4. To buy ammunition because of upcoming danger
1591. By the skin of your teeth
1. To do difficult tasks
2. To get worried easily
3. Chewing food improperly
4. To just barely get by or make it
1592. Arunima is the apple of her mother’s eye.
1. Her mother’s enemy 2. Annoying to her mother
3. A person of whom her mother is extremely fond and proud
4. Spiteful person
1593. They got into hot water when their tricks were revealed by their
neighbour.
1. Landed in trouble 2. Made fun of
3. Were thoroughly familiar with 4. Took the help of
1594. At the eleventh hour
1. In the evening 2. At the last moment
3. At night 4. In the morning
1595. Take away your breath
1. Astonishing 2. Falling in love
3. Killing 4. Exhausting

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1596. By leaps and bounds
1. Slowly 2. Abruptly
3. Stealthily 4. Rapidly
1597. Blow hot and cold
1. Critiquing 2. Vacillating
3. Tormenting 4. Rebuking
1598. Chicken hearted
1. Someone who is hypocritical
2. Someone who is brave and courageous
3. Someone who cannot be won over
4. Someone who lacks courage and is easily frightened
1599. The young athletes bore the palm in almost all the events.
1. Fixed 2. Lost
3. Won 4. Compromised
1600. Break fresh/new ground
1. To build a new house
2. To do something that was not done before
3. To dig a well 4. To talk to stranger

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1601. She's got a charley horse in her leg.
1. Inertness 2. Assist someone
3. Cramp 4. Being very mobile
1602. Go through fire and water
1. To fail in all types of hardships
2. To pass through life
3. To pass through all types of hardships
4. To pass through all types of luxury
1603. He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to take
risk
1. Throw caution to the wind
2. Talk through his hat
3. Fill somebody’s shoes
4. Tighten his belt
1604. Cutting corners
1. Investing in MNCs to get better returns and exchange
2. Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
3. Stitching clothes with a unique design
4. Cutting the edges to make it small and round
1605. Call it a day
1. Call it as a bad day
2. Stop thinking in daytime
3. Call it as a good and productive day
4. Stop working on something

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1606. I had a close shave this morning – my car was hit badly by a bull.
1. In a position where one might receive severe criticism
2. To be carrying a wild look
3. To request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed
4. A narrow escape
1607. Blue blood is not necessarily a guarantee of one’s public decorum.
1. A person belonging to a middle-class family
2. A person belonging to an honest family
3. A person belonging to a poor family
4. A person belonging to a high family
1608. To make matters worse
1. No matter can become worse
2. Sometimes situation can become worse
3. Make the situation worse
4. Matters can be worse
1609. Heart and soul
1. With complete honesty
2. Front to front
3. With all the effort you can put
4. Feeling sympathy for someone
1610. With two toddlers to handle and no house help at her disposal,
Shilpa can never put her house in apple-pie order.
1. Completely messy 2. Smell-proof
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1611. Be on the breadline
1. Having plenty of money
2. Find a successful way of making money
3. Earn a lot of money very easily
4. Be very poor
1612. Crying wolf
1. To be in pain by getting hit by something
2. To frighten someone in your comfort zone
3. To ask for help when you don’t need it
4. To cry over little things that don’t matter
1613. Belly laugh
1. Mocking someone
2. Laughing with inhibition
3. A loud and unrestrained laugh
4. To be subjected to mockery and ridicule
1614. When grandmother found her granddaughter’s collection like her
numismatist daughter’s, she knew her granddaughter is a chip off the old
block.
1. Changed
2. A person who is similar in behaviour or actions to his/her parents
3. Damaged 4. Getting obsessed
1615. A mare’s nest
1. Deep crisis 2. Simple and interesting work
3. Complicated situation 4. Area of law

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1616. Beside oneself
1. Almost out of one’s senses 2. In the secret
3. Under all conditions 4. To stand for one’s own fault
1617. It was a very important meeting, but I stayed cool as ice because I
knew our product was the best.
1. cool as a cake
2. cool as a cucumber
3. cool as a carrot
4. cool as a cabbage
1618. To give someone the cold shoulder
1. To ignore someone
2. To carry the burden of everyone
3. To be carried on someone’s back
4. To listen to someone with empathy
1619. True colours
1. Black and white 2. Light colours
3. Real character 4. Bright colours
1620. He burnt his fingers by getting into others’ problems.
1. To get rid off 2. To get rewarded
3. To get into trouble 4. To burn ones fingers
1621. It is his first interview, so he has a nervous feeling.
1. Butterflies in his stomach
2. A slap on the wrist
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1622. Salt of the earth
1. Do anything possible
2. A very good and honest person
3. Discovered after a lot of searching
4. Choose one at random
1623. Rameshwar has a vision for capturing beautiful pictures of nature.
1. An eagle eye 2. A high horse
3. Cry wolf 4. A cat nap
1624. The mother-in-law deliberately rained on the new bride’s parade
when she asked her to change the dress of her choice.
1. Force traditions upon someone
2. Make someone tearful out of viciousness
3. To spoil a moment
4. Save one from embarrassment
1625. At the drop of a dime
1. A way of saying that you are happy to see someone
2. Something that is not popular
3. Something that can happen very fast without hesitation
4. Extremely easy to understand
1626. All ears
1. To scold someone bitterly
2. To listening attentively
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1627. To pull someone’s leg
1. To talk something bad about someone
2. To talk something good about someone
3. To joke with someone 4. To push a person
1628. Snowed under
1. Lazy 2. Silent
3. Calm 4. Busy
1629. Some colleagues at a workplace are really hard nuts to crack.
1. Hardcore traditions in a family
2. An inflexible person who is hard to convince
3. Someone showing extra concern over little things
4. An easy-goer who can be easily convinced
1630. He was beaming from ear to ear.
1. Playing 2. Smiling broadly
3. Criticising bitterly 4. Working
1631. At sea
1. To overcome 2. Obsolete
3. At a loss or perplexed 4. To blunder
1632. Select the sentence that uses the idiom correctly.
1. Flowers bloom under the weather.
2. Trees shed their leaves under the weather.
3. She missed the exam as she felt under the weather.
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1633. You get a good and comprehensive idea of the town from the clock
tower situated in the centre of the town.
1. blind date 2. body and soul
3. bird’s eye view 4. blind alley
1634. Even when the child accused the relative of inappropriate
behaviour, the parents continued to play perfect hosts at the party
instead of addressing the elephant in the room.
1. Ignoring someone who seeks attention through false stories
2. Punishing someone for inappropriate behaviour
3. Revealing the secrets
4. A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk about
1635. To stand one's ground
1. To maintain one’s position
2. To fight for the same position
3. To stand up 4. To stand in one’s own land
1636. A slap on the wrist
1. Punishment to an innocent.
2. Suggest something secretly.
3. A very mild punishment.
4. Beating someone too much on the wrist.
1637. A lot on one’s plate
1. To eat a lot
2. A lot to do
3. To have a serious ailment
4. To serve all dishes on one plate

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1638. To be on thin ice
1. To be in faulty situation
2. To be in marginalised situation
3. To be in a risky situation 4. To be in limited scope
1639. A lame excuse
1. No excuse 2. Explanation
3. Weak excuse 4. Strong excuse
1640. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this terrible
tragedy.
1. To receive or express praise for a job well done
2. To feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed
3. Well wishes for a deceased person
4. To wish for things does not yield to anything
1641. Toffee-nosed
1. A person who thinks he is of a high social class and looks down on
people of lower class
2. A solid, respectable and respected member of society
3. Continue to live at the same social standard we have lived at, even
though we have money problems
4. A person who seems impolite/of low education at first, but who is
usually of good character
1642. He is in high spirits today.
1. Annoying
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1643. The evidence put forward could not confirm his guilt.
1. Bring up 2. Break down
3. Bear up 4. Blow off
1644. In the movie ‘Encanto’, the family thought Bruno was a black
sheep.
1. Disgrace for the family 2. Unrelated to the family
3. Danger to the family 4. Unloved by the family
1645. The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just
sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying ___________.
1. the better of 2. the corridors of power
3. the calm before the storm 4. the bottom line
1646. Sometimes doing something that makes it impossible to return to
the previous situation later strengthens you.
1. Painting the town red 2. Knocking your socks off
3. Burning your bridges 4. A red-letter day
1647. Wild goose chase
1. Doing something crazy
2. Working very hard for something
3. To betray someone 4. Futile search
1648. Saira is unable to sustain friendships because she always has too
many axes to grind.
1. To work for others
2. To have one’s own interests to serve
3. To use weapons carefully
4. To believe in selflessness

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1649. Up in the air
1. Something that is tossed up in the air
2. Something that is certain and decided
3. Something that is unknown entirely
4. Something that is invisible and unattainable
1650. By hook or by crook
1. Using a lot of energy and effort to do something
2. Using whatever methods are necessary
3. Making more of an effort
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1651. Once in a blue moon
1. Occasionally 2. Continuously
3. Rarely 4. Often
1652. Hand and glove
1. Very intimate terms 2. Under all conditions
3. Decided 4. Oppressive
1653. The dacoit was shot from up close by the police officer.
1. Milksop 2. Smell a rat
3. Point blank 4. Bullet proof
1654. The accident site had become a bear garden by afternoon.
1. A place of noise and disturbance
2. A peaceful place
3. A soothing environment 4. Unclean and dirty
1655. Get on like a house on fire
1. Like someone immediately
2. Get on extremely well with someone
3. Feel a lot of affection for one particular person, often without knowing
why
4. Do something good for someone you have done something bad to in the
past
1656. Against the clock
1. Running faster with a clock in hand
2. In a great hurry, as fast as possible
3. Running faster without a clock
4. Race with others to win

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1657. Get a second wind
1. To retell the same story
2. To have renewed energy
3. To commit the same mistake
4. To get a second chance
1658. The detective suspected Shyam because of his odd behaviour while
investing in the scam.
1. To hang fire 2. To bite the dust
3. A dog in the manger 4. To smell a rat
1659. So far so good
1. Not impressed with how things are
2. Things are going well so far
3. No improvement in the work being done
4. Good things can go far away
1660. Hang in there
1. To remain unresolved
2. To give up completely
3. To spend time with people
4. To persist in a difficult situation
1661. Left, right and centre
1. To have been happening for a long time and there is a lot of activity
2. Happening in a lot of places or to a lot of people
3. Start well
4. The news went from one person to the next

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1662. Spill the beans
1. Reveal a plan 2. Reveal a crime
3. Reveal a secret 4. Reveal a mystery
1663. Nine times out of ten, he tells lies.
1. All the time 2. Hardly
3. In most cases 4. Sometimes
1664. To beat a retreat
1. To make a situation 2. To leave a situation
3. To solve a situation 4. To face a situation
1665. A wise man remains aware of fair-weather friends.
1. A person from an area of pleasant weather
2. A person with good knowledge of weather
3. A helpful person
4. A person not reliable in difficult time
1666. To throw caution to the wind
1. To do something carefully
2. To do something with caution
3. To do something without worrying about the risk
4. To do something after thinking about the result
1667. Be hard hit
1. An extreme struggle
2. To speak something unpleasant
3. Severely affected by something unpleasant
4. To hit someone hard

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1668. He is a disgrace to his family.
1. A fish out of water 2. A white elephant
3. A lone wolf 4. A black sheep
1669. It is wise to sit on the fence and not become a party to another
World War.
1. A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose
between two sides in an argument or a competition
2. Overtaking the thing of interest that the other parties are fighting for
while they are fighting
3. Defending the no man’s land
4. Become a peacemaker between two fighting or competing parties
1670. In a nutshell
1. Briefly 2. Constructively
3. Scrupulously 4. Knotty
1671. Go round in circles
1. Be forced to explain your actions and probably be punished
2. Make no progress in an argument or discussion
3. Become very confused when you are trying to explain something
4. Believe something good about someone even though you could believe
either good or bad
1672. I took a quick trip to my cousin’s house before going on vacation to
Africa.
1. Break the journey
2. Paid a flying visit
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1673. In seventh heaven
1. Extremely sad 2. Seven-day birthday ceremony
3. In the presence of God 4. Extremely happy
1674. As good as gold
1. A person who is obedient and well-behaved
2. A person who loves gold
3. A person who is good like gold but not better
4. A golden person
1675. To judge a book by its cover
1. To strictly follow the rules
2. To be good at evaluating people
3. To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance
4. To understand a difficult situation
1676. Hold your horses
1. To keep the horse chain intact
2. Holding and keeping things by yourself
3. Give time to others for some rest
4. To tell someone to stop and consider carefully
1677. Wet blanket
1. One who acts stupidly
2. One who spoils other people’s fun
3. One who is frequently ill
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1678. Sometimes I just have to resort to the carrot and stick approach
with my children.
1. Mixture of rewards and punishments
2. Waste one's efforts by pursuing the wrong thing or path
3. Practically identical in appearance
4. To be optimistic or enthusiastic
1679. At the eleventh hour
1. Time for debate 2. Very late in the evening
3. A state of confusion 4. Just before the deadline
1680. Hit the books
1. To feel sorry about a mistake
2. To study very hard
3. Become very confused
4. To have a very long list
1681. Charley horse
1. Very fast 2. Lucky
3. Cunning 4. Cramp
1682. To put someone's back up
1. To help someone 2. To irritate someone
3. To flatter someone 4. To deceive someone
1683. Be like chalk and cheese
1. Be absolutely rich 2. Be absolutely deceptive
3. Be absolutely different 4. Be absolutely lonely

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1684. Have a long face
1. Look unhappy or disappointed
2. Portray an ugly expression
3. Look very confident
4. Look extremely happy
1685. Get away
1. To visit 2. To leave
3. To equalize 4. To fall off
1686. Be at a loose end
1. Defining moment 2. On a turning point
3. In much trouble 4. To have nothing to do
1687. Between Scylla and Charybdis
1. Between two possibilities 2. Between two dangers
3. Between two favours 4. Between two charms
1688. Elbow grease
1. Relational difference 2. Hard physical efforts
3. Mental disturbance 4. Psychological pressure
1689. The minister is a little hard of hearing.
1. callous 2. inaccessible
3. partially deaf 4. insensitive
1690. The memory of all that blood was enough to make my flesh crawl.
1. frightened me 2. worried me
3. drew my attention 4. confused me

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1691. The attitude of the culprit made the judge extemely angry.
1. Play by the ear 2. Throw caution to the wind
3. Make one’s blood boil
4. Back to the drawing board
1692. He is known for talking too frankly.
1. Snug as a bug in a rug 2. Call a spade a spade
3. Go the extra mile 4. Lose one’s marbles
1693. Jump the gun
1. Start something too soon or act hastily
2. There is always a cost to do something
3. Watch a person carefully
4. Intentionally raise a false alarm
1694. The new music system is too expensive for us to buy.
1. Hit the books 2. Costs an arm and a leg
3. At sea 4. Cut to the chase
1695. Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.
1. A black sheep
2. Every cloud has a silver lining
3. Stab someone in the back 4. Looking to your laurels
1696. Pocket an insult
1. Insult someone strongly
2. Rebel against insult
3. Tolerate insult without protest
4. Endure insult and protest

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1697. Upset the apple-cart
1. To be offended 2. Consider unsatisfactory
3. Withdraw 4. Spoil careful plans
1698. The coach was trying to twist the player’s arm by asking him to
practice throughout the day.
1. To console the weak 2. To refrain from resting
3. To train someone in warfare
4. To try to force someone to do something
1699. Cast aside
1. To display 2. To bear with
3. To blow up 4. To reject
1700. In your birthday suit
1. A suit which is designed for only birthday functions
2. Birthday celebrations 3. Not wearing any clothes
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1701. The movers and shakers
1. Transportation company 2. Labourers
3. People who have a lot of power and influence
4. Travelling agency
1702. Get one’s dander up
1. Rush into someone 2. To glare venomously
3. Lose one’s temper 4. get into a difficult situation
1703. In queer street
1. In prison 2. Lost your way
3. In debt 4. Among scoundrels
1704. Face up to
1. Look into face 2. To accept a difficult situation
3. Personally 4. Alter the face
1705. The team members seem to be running
around in circles.
1. To be extremely successful
2. Hardly any time to breathe
3. To be very active but with few results
4. Very dynamic and hardworking
1706. Hale and hearty
1. Strong and healthy
2. Angry but happy
3. Weak and ill
4. Clumsy and calm

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1707. His mentor understood the deep anguish the student was going
through without him being informed about it.
1. Read between the lines 2. Break a leg
3. Down for the count 4. In the fast lane
1708. Jump the gun
1. To do something stupid 2. To waste your money
3. To do something too soon
4. To defeat an opponent
1709. I was like a fish out of water in the new firm.
1. Very adventurous
2. Being uncomfortable and restless
3. Always comfortable
4. Nosy yet firm
1710. Look, the devil is beating his wife. Do you think we'll see a
rainbow?
1. One who presents a counter argument
2. If you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief
3. The sun is shining while it rains
4. When someone comes in unexpectedly while being talked about
1711. A grey area
1. An unspoken truth
2. An unclear situation
3. A special part of the brain
4. An unusual spot

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1712. To be in the dark
1. to not know something others are aware of
2. to be afraid of darkness and refuse to go out at night
3. to learn to face dark places without fear
4. to always be in a bad mood about darkness
1713. To make both ends meet
1. To have just enough money to live
2. To try to do two different things at the same time
3. To try to bring two parties together
4. To try to solve a problem between friends
1714. To drag one’s feet
1. To walk unsteadily 2. To walk with a limp
3. To delay taking a decision 4. To pull someone’s legs
1715. A sea change
1. Complete transformation
2. Going on a trip abroad
3. Getting transferred overseas
4. Health-related vacation
1716. Get One’s Ducks in a Row
1. Have everything properly organized
2. Have nothing properly organized, though ready
3. Have everything improperly disorganized
4. Have everything messily arranged

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1717. Child’s play
1. Something that is very easy to do
2. Something children have made by themselves
3. Something for a child to play with
4. Something that everybody knows
1718. A bolt from the blue
1. something causing a head injury
2. something that happens suddenly
3. something that is hotly debated
4. a strange dream that wakes one up suddenly
1719. Cost an arm and a leg
1. Be extremely expensive 2. Be rather cheap
3. Be easily available 4. Be worthy of the cost
1720. Go back to the drawing board
1. start planning again because earlier plans failed
2. look back at your achievements and learn from them
3. withdraw support to someone whom you always supported
4. get started on a new job as the old one wasn’t good
1721. Provide a blueprint
1. Submit a printed application for a blue-collared job
2. Give a detailed plan or scheme
3. Have a building plan printed in blue
4. Propose a plan of a secret meeting

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1722. Be glad to see the back of
1. Be relieved at another’s failure
2. Be happy at another’s success
3. Be happy when a person leaves
4. Be happy to see someone again
1723. By the skin of one’s teeth
1. With the help of someone
2. By a very big margin
3. Without anyone’s help 4. By a very narrow margin
1724. Read between the lines
1. read loudly each and every word given in the sentence
2. read very slowly enjoying each line
3. read carefully each and every word written
4. understand what is implied but not stated directly
1725. A good turn
1. A lucky chance
2. A great opportunity
3. A helpful act
4. A pleasant experience
1726. In hot water
1. In trouble
2. In suspense
3. In advantage
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1727. Make big time
1. Spend more than one earns
2. Attain fame and success 3. Earn more than needed
4. Reach earlier than expected
1728. To leave no stone unturned
1. To became accustomed to routine things
2. To try everything possible to solve a problem
3. To turn everything upside down
4. To become furious with somebody
1729. To run around like a headless chicken
1. To do many things in a disorganised manner
2. To be lazy and unwilling to work
3. To do things methodically one by one
4. To be unable to catch escaping chicken
1730. Wash your dirty linen in public
1. Fight with everyone unnecessarily
2. Complain about everything
3. Hangclothes outside
4. Discuss private matters in front of others
1731. To be all ears
1. To be ready and eager to listen
2. To have extra-large ears
3. To be inquisitive and curious
4. To be impatient about something

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1732. To put one’s foot in one’s mouth
1. To deliberately provoke someone
2. To be disorderly and stupid
3. To accidentally embarrass or upset someone
4. To gather all of one’s resources
1733. Living in a fool’s paradise
1. To be fooled by someone
2. To live in a world of imagination
3. To believe wrongly that your situation is good
4. To live in luxuriously after fooling someone
1734. Off one’s rocker
1. No manners
2. When someone does not want to make a decision
3. Keep something away
4. Crazy, demented or out of one’s mind
1735. Greener pastures
a) Unfavourable prospect
b) Covered with healthy plants or grass
c) Rural areas
d) A better or promising situation

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1736. A skeleton in the cupboard
1. A popular fact which is not hidden
2. A popular fact to be kept secret
3. An embarrassing fact not to be kept secret
4. An embarrassing fact to be kept secret
1737. Fly into a passion
1. To be aggressive at times
2. To become aggressive often
3. To become angry suddenly 4. To be always angry
1738. Cut a poor figure
1. In a poor state 2. To put a good impression
3. To put a bad impression 4. Bad physical form
1739. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle!”
Reena suggested to me over dinner last night.
1. It becomes easily and quickly achievable
2. It changes the appearance
3. It ruins everything 4. It changes nothing
1740. The announcement of the new tourism policy of the government
has made some people excited or interested.
1. Pull out all the stops 2. Run around in circles
3. Quicken the pulse 4. Reach for the moon

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1741. When the war breaks out, all the war mongering social media
activists become yellow bellies.
1. Zealots 2. Cowards
3. Sceptics 4. Upset stomachs
1742. A rolling stone gathers no moss
1. A person who settles for a short time and runs from place to place,
enjoying his freedom
2. A person who does not settle anywhere for a short time, and is always
searching for gold
3. A person who settles for a long time and leads a boring and useless life
4. A person who does not settle in one place for a long time, does not gain
wealth, name or fame
1743. The game is now in full swing.
1. very passive 2. very uninteresting
3. playing on the swings 4. very active
1744. Cudgel one’s brain
1. Thinking about a debate 2. To think hard
3. Not to think 4. To overthink
1745. I bought some extra copies from the stationery
shop. These may come in handy during exams.
1. Be useful 2. Cause trouble
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1746. Play it by ear
1. To do something without special preparation2. To plan
3. To listen carefully
4. To improve
1747. Someone’s heart is in the right place
1. Suddenly feel so excited or frightened that your
heart beats faster
2. Change your opinion or the way you feel
3. Share secret worries with someone else
4. Someone is good even if they sometimes behave in
a wrong manner
1748. Down the tubes
1. Minting money 2. Failing completely
3. Being informal 4. Going to swim
1749. Lose your marbles
1. To go insane 2. To handle stress
3. To lower down anger 4. To be patient
1750. I must tell you that it all went pear-shaped
after you left the meeting in the middle.
1. Went terribly wrong
2. Became very entertaining
3. Became tragic 4. Turned out fine

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