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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. Mrs Roy keeps an open house on Saturday evening parties you’ll find all kinds of people there.








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    keeps an open house : to give entertainment to all visitors at any time.
    ● They keep an open house for artists and writers. The best option is welcomes all members.

    Correct Option: B

    keeps an open house : to give entertainment to all visitors at any time.
    ● They keep an open house for artists and writers. The best option is welcomes all members.

  1. The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was wet behind the ears.








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    wet behind the ears : young and inexperienced
    ● Chandu is too young to take on a job. He is still wet behind the ears. The best option is young and inexperienced.

    Correct Option: A

    wet behind the ears : young and inexperienced
    ● Chandu is too young to take on a job. He is still wet behind the ears. The best option is young and inexperienced.

  1. The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.








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    donkey’s years : a very long time
    ● I haven’t seen her in donkey’s years. The best option is a long time.

    Correct Option: A

    donkey’s years : a very long time
    ● I haven’t seen her in donkey’s years. The best option is a long time.

  1. Try to make do with what you have.








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    to make do : to manage
    ● You’ll have to make do with less money next year. The best option is manage.

    Correct Option: D

    to make do : to manage
    ● You’ll have to make do with less money next year. The best option is manage.

  1. He chickened out when he confronted opposition.








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    chickened out : to decide not to do something because you are afraid
    ● Gaurav chickened out of the plan at the last minute. The best option is withdrew.

    Correct Option: D

    chickened out : to decide not to do something because you are afraid
    ● Gaurav chickened out of the plan at the last minute. The best option is withdrew.