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

  1. Our parents allowed us to watch films once in a blue moon.








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    once in a blue moon : very rarely Look at the sentence
    ● Once in a blue moon, I buy a fashion magazine, just to see what people are wearing. Here, rarely is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    once in a blue moon : very rarely Look at the sentence
    ● Once in a blue moon, I buy a fashion magazine, just to see what people are wearing. Here, rarely is the right option.

  1. The lawyer insisted on having the contract in black and white.








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    in black and white : in writing or print ; in a way that makes people or things seem completely right or wrong. Look at the sentence
    ● I never thought they’d put it in black and white on the front page. Here, in writing is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    in black and white : in writing or print ; in a way that makes people or things seem completely right or wrong. Look at the sentence
    ● I never thought they’d put it in black and white on the front page. Here, in writing is the right option.

  1. If you read his letter between the lines, you will find that he has no faith in his colleague’s honesty.








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    read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated. Look at the sentence
    ● Reading between the lines I think she needs money. Here, find out the inner meaning is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated. Look at the sentence
    ● Reading between the lines I think she needs money. Here, find out the inner meaning is the right option.

  1. Hold your tongue, my lad! I’ll deal with you later.








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    hold your tongue/ peace : to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion Look at the sentence
    ● The party was supposed to be a surprise, but unfortunately the little boy couldn’t hold his tongue. Here, be silent is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    hold your tongue/ peace : to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion Look at the sentence
    ● The party was supposed to be a surprise, but unfortunately the little boy couldn’t hold his tongue. Here, be silent is the right option.

  1. going against the grain








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    going against the grain : to be or do something different from what is normal or natural. Look at the sentence :
    ● It really goes against the grain to have to work on a Sunday. Here, doing things differently from what you usually do is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    going against the grain : to be or do something different from what is normal or natural. Look at the sentence :
    ● It really goes against the grain to have to work on a Sunday. Here, doing things differently from what you usually do is the right option.