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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. The die is cast and nothing can be done now.








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    the die is cast : an event has happened or a decision has been made that cannot be changed
    ● The die is cast; there is no turning back on this point. The best option is The decision has been taken

    Correct Option: D

    the die is cast : an event has happened or a decision has been made that cannot be changed
    ● The die is cast; there is no turning back on this point. The best option is The decision has been taken

  1. We have to put up with the sorrows of life.








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    put up with : to bear; to endure
    ● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is bear patiently.

    Correct Option: A

    put up with : to bear; to endure
    ● I cannot put up with your constant complaining any longer. The best option is bear patiently.

  1. He is not a good lawyer but he has the gift of the gab.








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    the gift of the gab : ability to speak well
    ● My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything. The best option is speak very well.

    Correct Option: B

    the gift of the gab : ability to speak well
    ● My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything. The best option is speak very well.

  1. I saw through the trick and was on guard.








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    saw through : to realize the truth
    ● You can’t fool me any more. I can see through you and all your tricks. The best option is detected.

    Correct Option: B

    saw through : to realize the truth
    ● You can’t fool me any more. I can see through you and all your tricks. The best option is detected.

  1. The police cordoned off the area after the explosion.








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    cordoned off : to stop people from getting into an area by surrounding it with police, soldiers, etc.
    ● The police cordoned off the scene of crime. The best option is isolated.

    Correct Option: C

    cordoned off : to stop people from getting into an area by surrounding it with police, soldiers, etc.
    ● The police cordoned off the scene of crime. The best option is isolated.