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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. He didn’t tell me directly, but reading between the lines. I think he is not happy with them.








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    reading between the lines : looking for or discovering a meaning; something that is not openly stated
    ● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is understanding the sense rather than the actual words.

    Correct Option: B

    reading between the lines : looking for or discovering a meaning; something that is not openly stated
    ● Reading between the lines of the letter, she realised that her friend was in great trouble. The best option is understanding the sense rather than the actual words.

  1. Gopi works by fits and starts.








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    by fits and starts : impulsively and irregularly
    ● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts The best option is irregularly.

    Correct Option: B

    by fits and starts : impulsively and irregularly
    ● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts The best option is irregularly.

  1. I cannot put up with your misconduct any longer.








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    put up with : to accept somebody/something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining
    ● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is tolerate

    Correct Option: D

    put up with : to accept somebody/something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining
    ● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is tolerate

  1. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only talking through his hat.








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    talking through his hat : to say silly things while you are talking about a subject you do not understand
    ● He was talking through his hat when he described the shipwreck. The best option is talking nonsense.

    Correct Option: A

    talking through his hat : to say silly things while you are talking about a subject you do not understand
    ● He was talking through his hat when he described the shipwreck. The best option is talking nonsense.

  1. I don’t think the law will interfere with us as we are just trying to turn an honest penny.








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    turn an honest penny : to earn money honestly
    ● I cannot miss the opportunity of turning an honest penny. The best option is make a legitimate living.

    Correct Option: A

    turn an honest penny : to earn money honestly
    ● I cannot miss the opportunity of turning an honest penny. The best option is make a legitimate living.