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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. He expects his subordinates to be always at his beck and call








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    to be always at his beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
    ● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is at his disposal.

    Correct Option: C

    to be always at his beck and call : always ready to obey somebody’s orders
    ● There were a dozen of maids and waiters at our beck and call. The best option is at his disposal.

  1. The clerk turned a deaf ear to his officer’s advice.








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    turned a deaf ear : ignored/ refused to listen
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is disregarded.

    Correct Option: C

    turned a deaf ear : ignored/ refused to listen
    ● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is disregarded.

  1. at one’s wit’s end








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    at one’s wit’s end : to get puzzled
    ● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wit’s end. The best option is to be puzzled.

    Correct Option: B

    at one’s wit’s end : to get puzzled
    ● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wit’s end. The best option is to be puzzled.

  1. to fight tooth and nail








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    to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a determined way for what you want
    ● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to oppose resolutely.

    Correct Option: B

    to fight tooth and nail : to fight in a determined way for what you want
    ● They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. The best option is to oppose resolutely.

  1. the green-eyed monster strikes a woman the moment she sees her husband talking to another pretty woman.








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    the green-eyed monster : used as a way of talking about jealousy
    ● Do you think his criticisms for Ramesh are valid or is it just a case of a green-eyed monster ? The best option is Jealousy

    Correct Option: D

    the green-eyed monster : used as a way of talking about jealousy
    ● Do you think his criticisms for Ramesh are valid or is it just a case of a green-eyed monster ? The best option is Jealousy