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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. After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Raghugot down to business.








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    got down to business : to give serious attention
    ● There has been enough chit chat. Let’s get down to business. The best option is began to work seriously.

    Correct Option: A

    got down to business : to give serious attention
    ● There has been enough chit chat. Let’s get down to business. The best option is began to work seriously.

  1. The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.








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    going a piece of her mind : to tell somebody that you disapprove of his behaviour or are angry with him
    ● I’ve had enough of Raju. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind. The best option is speaking sharply.

    Correct Option: B

    going a piece of her mind : to tell somebody that you disapprove of his behaviour or are angry with him
    ● I’ve had enough of Raju. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind. The best option is speaking sharply.

  1. The young servant goes about with the old master.








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    goes about : goes around; to continue to do something
    ● She is going about with her mistress. The best option is goes around.

    Correct Option: D

    goes about : goes around; to continue to do something
    ● She is going about with her mistress. The best option is goes around.

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. The member took exception to the secretary’s remark about the current political situation in the State.








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    took exception : objected
    ● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected

    Correct Option: C

    took exception : objected
    ● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected

  1. He is in the habit of picking holes in everything.








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    picking holes in : to find the weak points
    ● The lawyer picked holes in the witness’s story. The best option is finding fault with

    Correct Option: B

    picking holes in : to find the weak points
    ● The lawyer picked holes in the witness’s story. The best option is finding fault with