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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. Yesterday in a collision between a truck and a car he had a close shave.








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    a close shave : a narrow escape
    ● The car passed so close to us; it was really a close shave. The best option is a narrow escape.

    Correct Option: C

    a close shave : a narrow escape
    ● The car passed so close to us; it was really a close shave. The best option is a narrow escape.

  1. The Kenyan team proved to be the dark horse in the ICC World Cup Cricket.








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    a dark horse : a person who does not tell other people much about his life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities
    ● 17-year-old Karan could also be a dark horse for the medal in the Olympiad. The best option is an unexpected winner.

    Correct Option: D

    a dark horse : a person who does not tell other people much about his life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities
    ● 17-year-old Karan could also be a dark horse for the medal in the Olympiad. The best option is an unexpected winner.

  1. When the Principal was entering the class, all my friends quietly disappeared, leaving me alone to face the music.








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    to face the music : to bear the consequences/criticism
    ●He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the criticism.

    Correct Option: C

    to face the music : to bear the consequences/criticism
    ●He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the criticism.

  1. The reputed company is in the red due to the recession.








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    in the red : to owe money to your bank because you have spent more than you have in your account
    ● State government has been operating in the red for five straight years. The best option is in danger.

    Correct Option: C

    in the red : to owe money to your bank because you have spent more than you have in your account
    ● State government has been operating in the red for five straight years. The best option is in danger.

  1. They were offered six months’ rent in lieu of notice to vacate the building.








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    in lieu of : instead of
    ● We gave money to charity in lieu of sending flowers to the funeral. The best option is in place of.

    Correct Option: B

    in lieu of : instead of
    ● We gave money to charity in lieu of sending flowers to the funeral. The best option is in place of.