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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. a golden mean








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    a golden mean : a course of action that is not extreme.
    ● The importance of the golden mean is that it re–affirms the balance needed in life. The best option is middle course between two extremes.

    Correct Option: B

    a golden mean : a course of action that is not extreme.
    ● The importance of the golden mean is that it re–affirms the balance needed in life. The best option is middle course between two extremes.

  1. The future of Kashmir is still a vexed question.








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    a vexed question : a problem that is difficult to deal with ; thorny.
    ● The conference spent days discussing the vexed question of border controls. The best option is controversial

    Correct Option: A

    a vexed question : a problem that is difficult to deal with ; thorny.
    ● The conference spent days discussing the vexed question of border controls. The best option is controversial

  1. to keep the wolf away from the door








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    to keep the wolf away from the door : to have enough money to avoid going hungry; to stop somebody feeling hungry.
    ● I don‘t make a lot of money, just enough to keep the wolf from the door. The best option is to keep off starvation.

    Correct Option: A

    to keep the wolf away from the door : to have enough money to avoid going hungry; to stop somebody feeling hungry.
    ● I don‘t make a lot of money, just enough to keep the wolf from the door. The best option is to keep off starvation.

  1. out of sorts








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    out of sorts : ill/sick or upset
    ● She was tired and out of sorts by the time she arrived home. The best option is not well.

    Correct Option: D

    out of sorts : ill/sick or upset
    ● She was tired and out of sorts by the time she arrived home. The best option is not well.

  1. I have a feeling in my gut that her husband is cheating her.








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    gut feeling : based on feeling and emotions rather than thought and reason.
    ● My gut feeling was that she was lying. The best option is strong instinct

    Correct Option: A

    gut feeling : based on feeling and emotions rather than thought and reason.
    ● My gut feeling was that she was lying. The best option is strong instinct