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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. On second thoughts she refused to accept his invitation.








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    on second thoughts : used to say that you have changed your opinion
    ● You’re not having second thoughts about it, are you ? The best option is reconsidering

    Correct Option: A

    on second thoughts : used to say that you have changed your opinion
    ● You’re not having second thoughts about it, are you ? The best option is reconsidering

  1. Despite the highs and lows, life tends to average itself out.








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    average out : to balance ; to result in an average amount over a period of time.
    ● Sometimes I pay, sometimes he pays; it seems to average out our budget. The best option is balance itself

    Correct Option: A

    average out : to balance ; to result in an average amount over a period of time.
    ● Sometimes I pay, sometimes he pays; it seems to average out our budget. The best option is balance itself

  1. My uncle’s business has gone to the dogs.








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    go to the dogs : to go into a very bad state ; ruin.
    ● This firm has gone to the dogs since the new management took over. The best option is is ruined

    Correct Option: A

    go to the dogs : to go into a very bad state ; ruin.
    ● This firm has gone to the dogs since the new management took over. The best option is is ruined

  1. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.








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    floor : to surprise or confuse somebody so that he may not sure what to say or do; puzzle
    ● His reply completely floored me. The best option is puzzled

    Correct Option: D

    floor : to surprise or confuse somebody so that he may not sure what to say or do; puzzle
    ● His reply completely floored me. The best option is puzzled

  1. The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.








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    give way : to break or fall down ; collapse.
    ● The pillars gave way and a section of the roof collapsed. The best option is collapsed

    Correct Option: A

    give way : to break or fall down ; collapse.
    ● The pillars gave way and a section of the roof collapsed. The best option is collapsed