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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. to run one down








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    to run one down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind manner (1) disparage : to suggest that somebody/something is not important/valuable; belittle
    ● Shefalli was always run down by her friends. The best option is to disparage someone.

    Correct Option: C

    to run one down : to criticize somebody/something in an unkind manner (1) disparage : to suggest that somebody/something is not important/valuable; belittle
    ● Shefalli was always run down by her friends. The best option is to disparage someone.

  1. to blow one’s own trumpet








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    to blow one’s own trumpet : to boast
    ● Anyone will tell you she’s one of the best journalists we have got, although she never blows her own trumpet. The best option is to praise one’s own self.

    Correct Option: B

    to blow one’s own trumpet : to boast
    ● Anyone will tell you she’s one of the best journalists we have got, although she never blows her own trumpet. The best option is to praise one’s own self.

  1. to face the music








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    to face the music : to expect or deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequences

    Correct Option: D

    to face the music : to expect or deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done
    ● He is prepared to face the music for his conduct at the meeting. The best option is to bear the consequences

  1. to take someone to task








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    to take someone to task : to criticize somebody strongly for something he has done
    ● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is to scold someone

    Correct Option: A

    to take someone to task : to criticize somebody strongly for something he has done
    ● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is to scold someone

  1. at one’s wit’s/wits' end








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    at one’s wits, end : to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next; to be puzzled
    ● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wits, end. The best option is to get puzzled

    Correct Option: C

    at one’s wits, end : to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next; to be puzzled
    ● I’ve tried every possible source but without success, and now I’m at my wits, end. The best option is to get puzzled