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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 grease the palm








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    to grease the palm : to give somebody money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest; bribe.
    ● Some of those candidates spent money greasing the palms of local political bosses. The best option is to bribe

    Correct Option: C

    to grease the palm : to give somebody money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest; bribe.
    ● Some of those candidates spent money greasing the palms of local political bosses. The best option is to bribe

  1. When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good.








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    for good : permanently
    ● This time she’s leaving for good. The best option is permanently

    Correct Option: D

    for good : permanently
    ● This time she’s leaving for good. The best option is permanently

  1. His recent statement is an about turn.








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    an about turn : a complete change of opinion, plan or behaviour etc.
    ● The government did an about turn over nuclear energy. The best option is complete change of opinion.

    Correct Option: C

    an about turn : a complete change of opinion, plan or behaviour etc.
    ● The government did an about turn over nuclear energy. The best option is complete change of opinion.

  1. The trial made a mockery of justice.








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    Make a mockery of something : to make something seem ridiculous or useless.
    ● The film made a mockery of a serious illness. The best option is there was no serious outcome

    Correct Option: C

    Make a mockery of something : to make something seem ridiculous or useless.
    ● The film made a mockery of a serious illness. The best option is there was no serious outcome

  1. Despite the doctor’s advice he still eats like a horse.








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    eat like a horse : to eat a lot.
    ● John works like a horse and eats like a horse, so he never gets fat. The best option is eats a lot of food.

    Correct Option: B

    eat like a horse : to eat a lot.
    ● John works like a horse and eats like a horse, so he never gets fat. The best option is eats a lot of food.