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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. Having no arguments to defend his point, the speaker began to beat about the bush.








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    to beat about the bush : to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
    ● Let us stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter. The best option is speak in a round-about manner.

    Correct Option: C

    to beat about the bush : to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
    ● Let us stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter. The best option is speak in a round-about manner.

  1. John's offer of help was turned down by the police.








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    turned down : to reject/ refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc.
    ●I turned down the invitation for dinner today as I am feeling unwell. The best option is refused.

    Correct Option: C

    turned down : to reject/ refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc.
    ●I turned down the invitation for dinner today as I am feeling unwell. The best option is refused.

  1. The thief was on good terms with the police








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    on good terms : to have a good, friendly, etc. relationship with somebody
    ● Binay is on good terms with the people he works with. The best option is was friendly.

    Correct Option: B

    on good terms : to have a good, friendly, etc. relationship with somebody
    ● Binay is on good terms with the people he works with. The best option is was friendly.

  1. The little girl with her flawless performance stole the show.








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    stole the show : to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation
    ● The speeches were interesting but Richa’s singing stole the show. The best option is won everybody’s praise.

    Correct Option: C

    stole the show : to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation
    ● The speeches were interesting but Richa’s singing stole the show. The best option is won everybody’s praise.

  1. She could never measure up to her parent expectation.








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    measure up : to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed; match up
    ● This meal doesn’t measure up to my expectations. The best option is reach the level.

    Correct Option: A

    measure up : to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed; match up
    ● This meal doesn’t measure up to my expectations. The best option is reach the level.