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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. All his ventures went to the winds.








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    went to the winds : to be dissipated; to be utterly lost
    ● All his hard work and sincerity went to the winds, when he failed to achieve the target. The best option is dissipated

    Correct Option: A

    went to the winds : to be dissipated; to be utterly lost
    ● All his hard work and sincerity went to the winds, when he failed to achieve the target. The best option is dissipated

  1. The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast property his father left him.








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    made ducks and drakes of : to squander; to waste
    ● Ritesh made ducks and drakes of the vast property he had possessed. The best option is squandered

    Correct Option: A

    made ducks and drakes of : to squander; to waste
    ● Ritesh made ducks and drakes of the vast property he had possessed. The best option is squandered

  1. For a healthy and lasting friendship, one must be on the level.








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    on the level : honest; legal; above board
    ● You can trust Shivam. He is strictly on the level. The best option is honest and sincere.

    Correct Option: C

    on the level : honest; legal; above board
    ● You can trust Shivam. He is strictly on the level. The best option is honest and sincere.

  1. I am done for.








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    done for : to be in a very bad situation; to be certain to fail
    ● I’m sorry. This whole scheme is done for. The best option is ruined.

    Correct Option: A

    done for : to be in a very bad situation; to be certain to fail
    ● I’m sorry. This whole scheme is done for. The best option is ruined.

  1. A few days before his death, he made a clean breast of everything.








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    make a clean breast of : to speak the truth about something that you longer feel guilty
    ● You’ll feel better if you make a clean breast of the incident. The best option is confessed.

    Correct Option: A

    make a clean breast of : to speak the truth about something that you longer feel guilty
    ● You’ll feel better if you make a clean breast of the incident. The best option is confessed.