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Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.

  1. My close friend got the sack from his first job recently.








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    got the sack : dismissed from a job
    ● Ravi got the sack today. He is always late. The best option is was dismissed from.

    Correct Option: D

    got the sack : dismissed from a job
    ● Ravi got the sack today. He is always late. The best option is was dismissed from.

  1. to weigh up the pros and cons is to








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    the pros and cons : arguments or considerations for and against something; advantages and disadvantages
    ● We will discuss all the pros and cons before we decide to add a new wing to the library. The best option is consider all facts.

    Correct Option: C

    the pros and cons : arguments or considerations for and against something; advantages and disadvantages
    ● We will discuss all the pros and cons before we decide to add a new wing to the library. The best option is consider all facts.

  1. The population of our country is increasing by leaps and bounds.








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    by leaps and bounds : rapidly; very quickly
    ● India is progressing by leaps and bounds. The best option is very quickly

    Correct Option: B

    by leaps and bounds : rapidly; very quickly
    ● India is progressing by leaps and bounds. The best option is very quickly

  1. If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.








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    in the good books : used for saying that somebody is pleased with you
    ● I cleaned the bathroom yesterday. So, I’m in mum’s good books. The best option is in favour with the boss.

    Correct Option: C

    in the good books : used for saying that somebody is pleased with you
    ● I cleaned the bathroom yesterday. So, I’m in mum’s good books. The best option is in favour with the boss.

  1. in the long run








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    in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
    ● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is ultimately.

    Correct Option: D

    in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
    ● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is ultimately.