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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. In harness








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    in harness : on duty; at work Here, in office is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● Despite his illness he’s determined to continue in harness.

    Correct Option: A

    in harness : on duty; at work Here, in office is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● Despite his illness he’s determined to continue in harness.

  1. Gift of the gab








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    gift of the gab : the ability to speak easily and to persuade other people with your words.
    eloquent (Adj.) : expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively Here, eloquent is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● Joe’s got the gift of the gab he can sell anything.

    Correct Option: A

    gift of the gab : the ability to speak easily and to persuade other people with your words.
    eloquent (Adj.) : expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively Here, eloquent is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● Joe’s got the gift of the gab he can sell anything.

  1. Fits and starts








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    fits and starts : frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously. Here, unsteady is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● Because of other commitments I can only write my book in fits and starts.

    Correct Option: B

    fits and starts : frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously. Here, unsteady is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● Because of other commitments I can only write my book in fits and starts.

  1. Dog eat dog








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    dog eat dog : a situation in politics, business etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed. Here, ruthlessly competitive is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● We’re operating in a dog eat dog world.

    Correct Option: C

    dog eat dog : a situation in politics, business etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed. Here, ruthlessly competitive is the right option. Look at the sentence :
    ● We’re operating in a dog eat dog world.

  1. At twenty, he was already going as bald as a cue ball.








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    as bald as a cue ball/coot : completely bald. Look at the sentence
    ● His father was as bold as a cue ball. Here, completely bald is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    as bald as a cue ball/coot : completely bald. Look at the sentence
    ● His father was as bold as a cue ball. Here, completely bald is the right option.