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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. Many young artists were dropping names at the party to impress the gathering.








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    dropping names : to mention famous people you know or have met in order to impress others
    ● Dropping names to impress ones friends is a common practice. The best option is hinting at high connections.

    Correct Option: C

    dropping names : to mention famous people you know or have met in order to impress others
    ● Dropping names to impress ones friends is a common practice. The best option is hinting at high connections.

  1. The day I graduated was a red- letter day for me.








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    a red-letter day : an important day
    ● 15th August is a red-letter day in the history of India. The best option is an important day.

    Correct Option: B

    a red-letter day : an important day
    ● 15th August is a red-letter day in the history of India. The best option is an important day.

  1. He has a bone to pick with his cousin.








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    bone to pick : to be angry with somebody about something and want to discuss it with him; to have grounds for a quarrel.
    ● I have a bone to pick with my sister. The best option is cause of quarrel.

    Correct Option: B

    bone to pick : to be angry with somebody about something and want to discuss it with him; to have grounds for a quarrel.
    ● I have a bone to pick with my sister. The best option is cause of quarrel.

  1. Our house is within a stone’s throw from the Red Building.








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    within a stone’s throw : a very short distance away
    ● Her house is within a stone’s throw from mine. The best option is very near to.

    Correct Option: C

    within a stone’s throw : a very short distance away
    ● Her house is within a stone’s throw from mine. The best option is very near to.

  1. The passing of anti-defection law struck a chill to the heart of every opportunistic legislator.








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    struck a chill to the heart : to make somebody be afraid
    ● The introduction of Boards in Class VIII struck a chill to the heart of all the students. The best option is aroused fear.

    Correct Option: C

    struck a chill to the heart : to make somebody be afraid
    ● The introduction of Boards in Class VIII struck a chill to the heart of all the students. The best option is aroused fear.