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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 winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match.








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    go for the jugular : to attack somebody’s weaker point during a discussion , in an aggressive way.
    ● She went straight for the jugular at the end of the game. The best option is attack all out

    Correct Option: D

    go for the jugular : to attack somebody’s weaker point during a discussion , in an aggressive way.
    ● She went straight for the jugular at the end of the game. The best option is attack all out

  1. Even in the middle of the fire he kept a level head.








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    keep a level head : to remain calm and sensible in a difficult situation.
    ● You have to keep a level head during business negotiations. The best option is was sensible

    Correct Option: B

    keep a level head : to remain calm and sensible in a difficult situation.
    ● You have to keep a level head during business negotiations. The best option is was sensible

  1. I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today.








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    under the weather : slightly ill/sick and not as well as usual.
    ● She said she was under the weather and couldn’t make it to the meeting. The best option is sick.

    Correct Option: D

    under the weather : slightly ill/sick and not as well as usual.
    ● She said she was under the weather and couldn’t make it to the meeting. The best option is sick.

  1. He and his neighbour are always at loggerheads.








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    at loggerheads : in strong disagreement.
    ● The two governments are still at loggerheads over the island. The best option is disagreeing on everything.

    Correct Option: B

    at loggerheads : in strong disagreement.
    ● The two governments are still at loggerheads over the island. The best option is disagreeing on everything.

  1. His friend turned out to be snake in the grass.








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    a snake in the grass : a person who pretends to be your friend but who cannot be trusted.
    ● It’s upsetting to learn that someone you once viewed as a good colleague is in fact a snake in the grass. The best option is an unreliable and deceitful person.

    Correct Option: C

    a snake in the grass : a person who pretends to be your friend but who cannot be trusted.
    ● It’s upsetting to learn that someone you once viewed as a good colleague is in fact a snake in the grass. The best option is an unreliable and deceitful person.