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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. The Government claims that Indian industry is progressing by leaps and bounds.








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    by leaps and bounds : rapidly; very quickly
    ● India is progressing by leaps and bounds. The best option is at a rapid pace.

    Correct Option: C

    by leaps and bounds : rapidly; very quickly
    ● India is progressing by leaps and bounds. The best option is at a rapid pace.

  1. The young engineer was hauled up for spilling the beans about the new project to the competitor.








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    spilling the beans : to tell somebody something that should be kept secret or private
    (1) revealing : to disclose
    (2) discreetly : tactfully
    ● The officer was expelled from his position for spilling the beans about office. The best option is revealing the information discreetly.

    Correct Option: C

    spilling the beans : to tell somebody something that should be kept secret or private
    (1) revealing : to disclose
    (2) discreetly : tactfully
    ● The officer was expelled from his position for spilling the beans about office. The best option is revealing the information discreetly.

  1. The principal has to carry out the orders issued by the higher authorities.








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    to carry out : to do and complete a task
    (1) execute : to do a piece of work
    ● The clerk was asked to carry out the order as quickly as possible. The best option is execute.

    Correct Option: C

    to carry out : to do and complete a task
    (1) execute : to do a piece of work
    ● The clerk was asked to carry out the order as quickly as possible. The best option is execute.

  1. The lawyer asked his assistant to collect the details regarding the pros and cons of the case.








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    pros and cons : arguments or considerations for and against something; advantages and disadvantages
    ● We have been discussing the pros and cons of buying a house. The best option is for and against.

    Correct Option: D

    pros and cons : arguments or considerations for and against something; advantages and disadvantages
    ● We have been discussing the pros and cons of buying a house. The best option is for and against.

  1. The teacher advised the students to take into account the advice given by the elders.








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    to take into account : to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. while making a decision about something
    ● I hope you’ll take Mr. Gupta advice into account when you plan the party. The best option is to consider.

    Correct Option: C

    to take into account : to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. while making a decision about something
    ● I hope you’ll take Mr. Gupta advice into account when you plan the party. The best option is to consider.