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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. There is no cut and dried method for doing this.








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    cut and dried : decided in a way that cannot be changed or argued about.
    ● The inquiry is by no means cut and dried. The best option is ready made.

    Correct Option: C

    cut and dried : decided in a way that cannot be changed or argued about.
    ● The inquiry is by no means cut and dried. The best option is ready made.

  1. My efforts at pest control went in vain, I have to go back to the drawing board.








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    back to the drawing board : to start thinking about a new way of doing something after a previous plan or idea has failed.
    ● They rejected our proposal, so it’s back to the drawing board. The best option is plan it all over again.

    Correct Option: A

    back to the drawing board : to start thinking about a new way of doing something after a previous plan or idea has failed.
    ● They rejected our proposal, so it’s back to the drawing board. The best option is plan it all over again.

  1. Our plan to go to London is in the air.








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    in the air : felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening.
    ● Excitement was in the air. The best option is under consideration.

    Correct Option: C

    in the air : felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening.
    ● Excitement was in the air. The best option is under consideration.

  1. For any group work to be successful, it is important that everyone is on the same page.








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    On the same page : If two or more people or groups are on the same page, they agree about what they are trying to achieve.
    ● It was an effort to get us all on the same page. The best option is thinks in a similar way

    Correct Option: D

    On the same page : If two or more people or groups are on the same page, they agree about what they are trying to achieve.
    ● It was an effort to get us all on the same page. The best option is thinks in a similar way

  1. She is a person who pulls no punches.








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    pull no punches : to deal with something honestly without hiding anything
    ● The doctor pulled no punches but telling us the truth. The best option is speaks frankly

    Correct Option: B

    pull no punches : to deal with something honestly without hiding anything
    ● The doctor pulled no punches but telling us the truth. The best option is speaks frankly