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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. to run one down








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    to run one down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind manner (1) disparage : to suggest that somebody/something is not important/valuable; belittle
    ● Shefalli was always run down by her friends. The best option is to disparage someone.

    Correct Option: C

    to run one down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind manner (1) disparage : to suggest that somebody/something is not important/valuable; belittle
    ● Shefalli was always run down by her friends. The best option is to disparage someone.

  1. to take to one’s heels








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    to take to one’s heels : to run away from somebody/something
    ● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is to run off.

    Correct Option: A

    to take to one’s heels : to run away from somebody/something
    ● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is to run off.

  1. to turn a deaf ear








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    to turn a deaf ear : to ignore/refuse to listen to somebody/something
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is to be indifferent.

    Correct Option: B

    to turn a deaf ear : to ignore/refuse to listen to somebody/something
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is to be indifferent.

  1. at snail’s pace








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    at a snail’s pace : very slowly
    ● Things are moving at a snail’s pace, but we’ll finish on time. The best option is very slowly.

    Correct Option: A

    at a snail’s pace : very slowly
    ● Things are moving at a snail’s pace, but we’ll finish on time. The best option is very slowly.

  1. to face the music








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    to face the music : to expect or deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequences

    Correct Option: D

    to face the music : to expect or deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequences