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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. At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.








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    show a clean pair of heels : to run away fast; to flee swiftly.
    ● Bobby showed them all a clean pair of heels as he raced for the finishing line. The best option is ran away

    Correct Option: A

    show a clean pair of heels : to run away fast; to flee swiftly.
    ● Bobby showed them all a clean pair of heels as he raced for the finishing line. The best option is ran away

  1. Your report of the matter is all moonshine.








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    all moonshine : silly talk ; nonsense
    ● That’s just moonshine! I don’t believe a word. concocted (V.) : to make up The best option is concocted

    Correct Option: C

    all moonshine : silly talk ; nonsense
    ● That’s just moonshine! I don’t believe a word. concocted (V.) : to make up The best option is concocted

  1. You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark.








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    up to the mark/up to snuff/ up to scratch : as good as it should be.
    ● Your work isn’t really up to the mark. The best option is according to the required standard.

    Correct Option: C

    up to the mark/up to snuff/ up to scratch : as good as it should be.
    ● Your work isn’t really up to the mark. The best option is according to the required standard.

  1. We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.








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    a red letter day : an important day.
    ● Independence Day is a red letter day in Indian History. The best option is an important day

    Correct Option: D

    a red letter day : an important day.
    ● Independence Day is a red letter day in Indian History. The best option is an important day

  1. You find a black sheep in every community.








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    black sheep : a person who is considered bad or embarrassing.
    ● He is the black sheep of the family. The best option is person with bad reputation

    Correct Option: B

    black sheep : a person who is considered bad or embarrassing.
    ● He is the black sheep of the family. The best option is person with bad reputation