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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 personality development, class started with an ice-breaking session.








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    ice-breaking : ● same as 'break the ice' start introduction. There should be someone who will break the ice at any social gathering The best option is starting conversation.

    Correct Option: B

    ice-breaking : ● same as 'break the ice' start introduction. There should be someone who will break the ice at any social gathering The best option is starting conversation.

  1. Don’t mix with the bad hats.








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    bad hats : someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
    ● He is a bad hat; he always creates problems for others. The best option is people of bad character.

    Correct Option: B

    bad hats : someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
    ● He is a bad hat; he always creates problems for others. The best option is people of bad character.

  1. Life is an event of give and take.








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    give and take : wilingness in a relationship to accept what somebody else wants and gives up some of what you want
    ● Every contract involves some give and take. The best option is adjustment.

    Correct Option: A

    give and take : wilingness in a relationship to accept what somebody else wants and gives up some of what you want
    ● Every contract involves some give and take. The best option is adjustment.

  1. We visit the shopping mall off and on.








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    off and on : from time to time; now and again
    ● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is often.

    Correct Option: B

    off and on : from time to time; now and again
    ● She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on. The best option is often.

  1. a man of straw








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    a man of straw : without substantial means; a person who is weak and easy to defeat ; a person of little substance
    ● Compared to their predecessors, the country’s leaders seem to be men of straw. The best option is a man of no substance

    Correct Option: B

    a man of straw : without substantial means; a person who is weak and easy to defeat ; a person of little substance
    ● Compared to their predecessors, the country’s leaders seem to be men of straw. The best option is a man of no substance