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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 as your answer.

  1. Deepak did not care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only.








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    to gather roses only : to seek all the enjoyments of life
    ● Gathering roses only, without taking care of parents is not a good quality in any child. The best option is to seek all enjoyments of life.

    Correct Option: C

    to gather roses only : to seek all the enjoyments of life
    ● Gathering roses only, without taking care of parents is not a good quality in any child. The best option is to seek all enjoyments of life.

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. I’ll be able to do my job very well when I know the ropes.








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    know the ropes : to show somebody/know/learn how a particular job should be done.
    ● Don’t worry about Suma’s taking over that reporter’s job; she already knows the ropes. The best option is learn the procedures

    Correct Option: C

    know the ropes : to show somebody/know/learn how a particular job should be done.
    ● Don’t worry about Suma’s taking over that reporter’s job; she already knows the ropes. The best option is learn the procedures

  1. You have been trying to solve this puzzle for a long time, be careful so that you avoid barking up the wrong tree.








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    barking up the wrong tree : to have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve it.
    ● You’re barking up the wrong tree if you’re expecting us to lend you any money. The best option is trying to find something at a wrong place

    Correct Option: B

    barking up the wrong tree : to have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve it.
    ● You’re barking up the wrong tree if you’re expecting us to lend you any money. The best option is trying to find something at a wrong place

  1. Ask Mr. Das. He can give you all the news you need: he is always in the swim.








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    in the swim : involved in things that are happening in society or in a particular situation.
    ● Since leaving the company, he’s no longer in the swim of things. The best option is well-informed and up-to-date.

    Correct Option: D

    in the swim : involved in things that are happening in society or in a particular situation.
    ● Since leaving the company, he’s no longer in the swim of things. The best option is well-informed and up-to-date.

  1. He could not get money from his master because he rubbed him up the wrong way.








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    rub somebody the wrong way : to make somebody annoyed or angry, often without intending to.
    ● She tends to rub people up the wrong way. The best option is irked or irritated him.

    Correct Option: A

    rub somebody the wrong way : to make somebody annoyed or angry, often without intending to.
    ● She tends to rub people up the wrong way. The best option is irked or irritated him.