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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 took a leap in the dark with his latest investment in stocks.








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    took a leap in the dark : an action or risk that you take without knowing anything about the activity or what the result will be
    ● I had very little information about the company, so writing to them was a bit of a leap in the dark. The best option is took a risk.

    Correct Option: A

    took a leap in the dark : an action or risk that you take without knowing anything about the activity or what the result will be
    ● I had very little information about the company, so writing to them was a bit of a leap in the dark. The best option is took a risk.

  1. He cut the Gordian knot by practising what he preached.








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    cut the Gordian knot : to solve a problem by taking action
    ● He cut the Gordian knot by putting in lots of effort. The best option is removed the difficulty.

    Correct Option: C

    cut the Gordian knot : to solve a problem by taking action
    ● He cut the Gordian knot by putting in lots of effort. The best option is removed the difficulty.

  1. He is known for blowing his own trumpet.








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    blowing his own trumpet : boasting
    ● Anyone will tell you she’s one of the best journalists we have got, although she never blows her own trumpet. The best option is boasting.

    Correct Option: D

    blowing his own trumpet : boasting
    ● Anyone will tell you she’s one of the best journalists we have got, although she never blows her own trumpet. The best option is boasting.

  1. The policy has been declared to be null and void.








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    null and void : not valid; having no legal force
    ● The court declared the law to be null and void. The best option is invalid.

    Correct Option: C

    null and void : not valid; having no legal force
    ● The court declared the law to be null and void. The best option is invalid.

  1. How did you break the ice in the party?








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    break the ice : start a meeting with an introduction
    ● There should be someone who will break the ice at any social gathering. The best option is initiate something.

    Correct Option: D

    break the ice : start a meeting with an introduction
    ● There should be someone who will break the ice at any social gathering. The best option is initiate something.