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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. to be in a quandary








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    to be in a quandary = the state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation; in dilemma.
    ● He was in a quandary– should he go or shouldn’t he? The best option is to be in a confusing situation.

    Correct Option: A

    to be in a quandary = the state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation; in dilemma.
    ● He was in a quandary– should he go or shouldn’t he? The best option is to be in a confusing situation.

  1. Nowadays it has become a fashion to take French Leave.








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    To take French Leave: to leave work without asking permission first.
    ● The best option is absenting oneself without permission

    Correct Option: C

    To take French Leave: to leave work without asking permission first.
    ● The best option is absenting oneself without permission

  1. to put in a nutshell.








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    To put in a nut-shell: to express something in a clear way using few words.
    ● To put it in a nutshell, we are bankrupt The best option is to state something very concisely.

    Correct Option: B

    To put in a nut-shell: to express something in a clear way using few words.
    ● To put it in a nutshell, we are bankrupt The best option is to state something very concisely.

  1. International monetary affairs are governed by the gnomes of Zurich.








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    the gnomes of Zurich: a slang term for Swiss bankers ● The best option is big international bankers.

    Correct Option: C

    the gnomes of Zurich: a slang term for Swiss bankers ● The best option is big international bankers.

  1. to make up one’s mind.








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    to make up one’s mind : to decide something.
    ● They are both beautiful, I can’t make up my mind. The best option to decide what to do

    Correct Option: A

    to make up one’s mind : to decide something.
    ● They are both beautiful, I can’t make up my mind. The best option to decide what to do