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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. Indians are going places in the field of software technology.








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    going places : to be getting more and more successful in your life or career
    ● Maria writes very well. She is definitely going places. The best option is talented and successful.

    Correct Option: C

    going places : to be getting more and more successful in your life or career
    ● Maria writes very well. She is definitely going places. The best option is talented and successful.

  1. The robber murdered, the woman in cold blood for the sake of the jewels.








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    murdered in cold blood : murdering in a way that is deliberately cruel/with no pity
    ● The whole family was murdered in cold blood. The best option is a murder done without feeling.

    Correct Option: A

    murdered in cold blood : murdering in a way that is deliberately cruel/with no pity
    ● The whole family was murdered in cold blood. The best option is a murder done without feeling.

  1. She goes to her mother’s house off and on.








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    off and on : from time to time; now and again; occasionally
    ● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is occasionally.

    Correct Option: C

    off and on : from time to time; now and again; occasionally
    ● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is occasionally.

  1. He has to abide by the hard and fast rule of the company.








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    hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
    ● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.

    Correct Option: B

    hard and fast : that cannot be changed in any circumstances
    ● One must abide by the hard and fast rules of this organisation. The best option is strict.

  1. When he saw the snake he took to his heels.








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    took to his heels : ran away
    ● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is ran away in fear.

    Correct Option: A

    took to his heels : ran away
    ● As soon as the thief saw the police, he took to his heels. The best option is ran away in fear.