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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. We must work with all our might and main, otherwise, we cannot succeed.








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    all our might and main : with great strength, energy or power.
    ● The huge warrior, with all his might and main, could not break his way through the castle gates. The best option is full force

    Correct Option: A

    all our might and main : with great strength, energy or power.
    ● The huge warrior, with all his might and main, could not break his way through the castle gates. The best option is full force

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. to cut one short.








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    to cut one short : to interrupt one
    ● It is bad to cut one short at a meeting. The best option is to interrupt one

    Correct Option: D

    to cut one short : to interrupt one
    ● It is bad to cut one short at a meeting. The best option is to interrupt one

  1. As soon as the police arrived, the bank robbers showed the white flag.








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    show white flag : a sign that you accept defeat and wish to stop fighting
    ● The soldiers laid down their guns and walked towards the enemy camp, carrying a white flag. The best option is surrendered

    Correct Option: B

    show white flag : a sign that you accept defeat and wish to stop fighting
    ● The soldiers laid down their guns and walked towards the enemy camp, carrying a white flag. The best option is surrendered

  1. He is a cut above all the other boys in the group.








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    A cut above somebody : better than somebody/something.
    ● His latest novel is a cut above the rest. The best option is rather superior to

    Correct Option: D

    A cut above somebody : better than somebody/something.
    ● His latest novel is a cut above the rest. The best option is rather superior to

  1. to throw dust in one’s eyes.








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    To throw dust in one’s eyes : to deceive
    ● She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweller by pretending to be a well-to-do lady, and then stole the necklace. The best option is to deceive

    Correct Option: B

    To throw dust in one’s eyes : to deceive
    ● She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweller by pretending to be a well-to-do lady, and then stole the necklace. The best option is to deceive