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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 left the town under a cloud.








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    under a cloud : being subject to suspicion ; a state of disgrace
    ● As he behaved in an abnormal way, his activites were under a cloud. The best option is in disgrace.

    Correct Option: B

    under a cloud : being subject to suspicion ; a state of disgrace
    ● As he behaved in an abnormal way, his activites were under a cloud. The best option is in disgrace.

  1. He is as hard as a nail, never moved by anything.








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    as hard as a nail : to show no sympathy, kindness or fear
    ● She’ll be a good business woman; she’s as hard as a nail. The best option is emotionless.

    Correct Option: B

    as hard as a nail : to show no sympathy, kindness or fear
    ● She’ll be a good business woman; she’s as hard as a nail. The best option is emotionless.

  1. I will do the work if I am allowed a free hand in the choice of materials.








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    allowed a free hand : to get/ have an opportunity to do what you want to do and to make your own decisions
    ● He was allowed a free hand in the project and he accomplished it very well. The best option is complete liberty.

    Correct Option: A

    allowed a free hand : to get/ have an opportunity to do what you want to do and to make your own decisions
    ● He was allowed a free hand in the project and he accomplished it very well. The best option is complete liberty.

  1. He lays out fifty percent of his income on bonds and shares.








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    lays out : to spend money; fork out
    ● The rich couple laid out a fortune on jewellery for the wedding. The best option is spends.

    Correct Option: D

    lays out : to spend money; fork out
    ● The rich couple laid out a fortune on jewellery for the wedding. The best option is spends.

  1. She broke down in the middle of her speech.








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    broke down : to lose control of your feelings and start crying
    ● When she heard the news of her husband’s accident, she broke down and could not be convinced. The best option is cried.

    Correct Option: D

    broke down : to lose control of your feelings and start crying
    ● When she heard the news of her husband’s accident, she broke down and could not be convinced. The best option is cried.