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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 Cauvery water issue led to apple of discord between the two Governments.








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    apple of discord : cause of envy; a subject of quarrel animosity : a strong feeling of dislike or hatred
    ● The property is an apple of discord between the two. The best option is cause of animosity.

    Correct Option: D

    apple of discord : cause of envy; a subject of quarrel animosity : a strong feeling of dislike or hatred
    ● The property is an apple of discord between the two. The best option is cause of animosity.

  1. I felt a fish out of water among the lawyers.








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    a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable
    ● All the other children in the school were from rich families, So, she was feeling like a fish out of water. The best option is uncomfortable

    Correct Option: C

    a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable
    ● All the other children in the school were from rich families, So, she was feeling like a fish out of water. The best option is uncomfortable

  1. Hard work pays in the long run.








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    in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
    ● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is over a period of time.

    Correct Option: B

    in the long run : concerning a longer period in the future
    ● He realized that in the long run, their argument wouldn’t seem so useless. The best option is over a period of time.

  1. Why are you jumping down my throat? I wasn’t even in the house when it happened.








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    jumping down my throat : to react very angrily to somebody
    ● Just because I admitted being there, you needn’t jump down my throat. The best option is scolding me

    Correct Option: B

    jumping down my throat : to react very angrily to somebody
    ● Just because I admitted being there, you needn’t jump down my throat. The best option is scolding me

  1. I am out of my wits and therefore cannot find a way to solve the problem immediately.








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    out of my wits : to be extremely confused and frightened
    ● She was out of her wits and so could not find a solution to the problem. The best option is greatly confused.

    Correct Option: A

    out of my wits : to be extremely confused and frightened
    ● She was out of her wits and so could not find a solution to the problem. The best option is greatly confused.