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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 look down one’s nose








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    to look down one’s nose : to behave in a way that suggests that you think that you are better than somebody or that something is not good enough for you; to regard with contempt
    ● My cousin looks down his nose because we’re homeless. The best option is to regard with contempt.

    Correct Option: D

    to look down one’s nose : to behave in a way that suggests that you think that you are better than somebody or that something is not good enough for you; to regard with contempt
    ● My cousin looks down his nose because we’re homeless. The best option is to regard with contempt.

  1. by fair means or foul








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    by fair means or foul : using dishonest methods if honest ones do not work
    ● He was determined to become the Chief Minister, by fair means or foul. The best option is in any way honest or dishonest.

    Correct Option: C

    by fair means or foul : using dishonest methods if honest ones do not work
    ● He was determined to become the Chief Minister, by fair means or foul. The best option is in any way honest or dishonest.

  1. status quo








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    status – quo : the situation as it is now, or as it was before a recent change
    ● We don’t want to admit more students to the school; we like the status quo. The best option is unchanged position.

    Correct Option: A

    status – quo : the situation as it is now, or as it was before a recent change
    ● We don’t want to admit more students to the school; we like the status quo. The best option is unchanged position.

  1. to burn the candle at both ends








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    to burn the candle at both ends : to work very hard and stay up very late at night
    ● Jenny has been burning the candle at both ends for weeks, working two jobs during the week. The best option is to work hard.

    Correct Option: C

    to burn the candle at both ends : to work very hard and stay up very late at night
    ● Jenny has been burning the candle at both ends for weeks, working two jobs during the week. The best option is to work hard.

  1. to hit the jackpot








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    to hit the jackpot : being successful; to win a large amount of money in a game of chance
    ● He hit the jackpot in a big contest. The best option is to make money quickly.

    Correct Option: D

    to hit the jackpot : being successful; to win a large amount of money in a game of chance
    ● He hit the jackpot in a big contest. The best option is to make money quickly.