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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 dark horse








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    a dark horse : a person who does not tell other people much about his life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities; a person taking part in a race, etc., who surprises everyone by winning
    ● 17 year old Karan could also be a dark horse for the medal in the Olympiad. The best option is an unfore seen competitor.

    Correct Option: A

    a dark horse : a person who does not tell other people much about his life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities; a person taking part in a race, etc., who surprises everyone by winning
    ● 17 year old Karan could also be a dark horse for the medal in the Olympiad. The best option is an unfore seen competitor.

  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.

  1. We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for mother but my sister gave the game away.








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    gave the game away : betray; to make known something that somebody wants to keep secret
    ● Though they were the oldest of the employees of the company, they were giving the game away. The best option is gave out the secret.

    Correct Option: B

    gave the game away : betray; to make known something that somebody wants to keep secret
    ● Though they were the oldest of the employees of the company, they were giving the game away. The best option is gave out the secret.

  1. The king had been made to eat humble pie.








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    to eat humble pie : to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake that you made
    ● The producers of the advertisement had to eat humble pie for misrepresenting the facts. The best option is to apologise.

    Correct Option: D

    to eat humble pie : to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake that you made
    ● The producers of the advertisement had to eat humble pie for misrepresenting the facts. The best option is to apologise.

  1. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.








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    give in : to admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something
    ● The strikers seem determined, and are not likely to give in. The best option is yield.

    Correct Option: B

    give in : to admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something
    ● The strikers seem determined, and are not likely to give in. The best option is yield.