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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. She was on the horns of a dilemma as she had either to leave her job or divorce her husband.








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    on the horns of a dilemma : in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant
    ● I didn’t know which dress to choose; I’m on the horns of a dilemma. The best option is in difficult situation.

    Correct Option: C

    on the horns of a dilemma : in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant
    ● I didn’t know which dress to choose; I’m on the horns of a dilemma. The best option is in difficult situation.

  1. to add fuel to fire








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    to add fuel to fire : to worsen a talk/conversation/argument; to incite
    ● Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to fire. The best option is to incite

    Correct Option: D

    to add fuel to fire : to worsen a talk/conversation/argument; to incite
    ● Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to fire. The best option is to incite

  1. to burn one’s fingers








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    to burn one’s fingers : to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
    ● I’m staying away from risky stocks; I’ve burnt my fingers. The best option is to suffer financial losses.

    Correct Option: B

    to burn one’s fingers : to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
    ● I’m staying away from risky stocks; I’ve burnt my fingers. The best option is to suffer financial losses.

  1. at the eleventh hour








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    at the eleventh hour : at the last moment
    ● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the last moment.

    Correct Option: D

    at the eleventh hour : at the last moment
    ● She always revises for her exams at the eleventh hour. The best option is at the last moment.

  1. to feel like a fish out of water








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    to feel like a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable or awkward because he/she is in surroundings that are not familiar
    ● 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: B

    to feel like a fish out of water : to feel uncomfortable or awkward because he/she is in surroundings that are not familiar
    ● 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.