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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. He had to cool his heels before he could get an appointment with the doctor.








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    cool his heels : to have to wait for somebody/something
    ● I’ve been cooling my heels for at least an hour. The best option is to be kept waiting.

    Correct Option: A

    cool his heels : to have to wait for somebody/something
    ● I’ve been cooling my heels for at least an hour. The best option is to be kept waiting.

  1. My ten-year-old son is an incredible live-wire.








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    live-wire : a person who is lively and full of energy
    ● Seema is a real live-wire; she brightens up any gathering. The best option is energetic.

    Correct Option: D

    live-wire : a person who is lively and full of energy
    ● Seema is a real live-wire; she brightens up any gathering. The best option is energetic.

  1. Whenever I feel blue I like to listen to slow music.








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    feel blue : depressed
    ● You look like you feel blue. What’s wrong ? The best option is gloomy.

    Correct Option: D

    feel blue : depressed
    ● You look like you feel blue. What’s wrong ? The best option is gloomy.

  1. The Manager was above board in all his dealings with his employees.








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    above board : legal and honest
    ● His financial dealings were always above board. The best option is honest.

    Correct Option: C

    above board : legal and honest
    ● His financial dealings were always above board. The best option is honest.

  1. It poured cats & dogs








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    poured cats and dogs : raining very heavily
    ● I’m not going out in that storm. It’s pouring cats and dogs. The best option is rained heavily.

    Correct Option: A

    poured cats and dogs : raining very heavily
    ● I’m not going out in that storm. It’s pouring cats and dogs. The best option is rained heavily.