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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

To hear something straight from the horse's mouth

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    To get rebuked or scolded by someone
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    To hear something from the authoritative source
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    To hear something bad from an uncivilized person
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    To hear rumors about oneself by someone
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    To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous
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Answer : 4. "To hear rumors about oneself by someone"
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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

The border is surrounded by forces who mean business.

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    being selfish
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    being happy
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    being worried
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    being serious or dedicated
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    being nostalgic
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Answer : 4. "being serious or dedicated"
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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

The radio is really worse for the wear. Send it to the repair center.

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    that can’t be worn
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    that needs a service
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    in a good condition
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    in a poor condition
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    very old and unique
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Answer : 4. "in a poor condition"
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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.

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    last stage of any work
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    the final problem in a series of problems
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    last thing in the series of distribution
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    the final judgment on serious matters
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    last page of any book
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Answer : 2. "the final problem in a series of problems"
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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

John is just never on time to work, it’s really irritating. O wow, speak of the devil here she come.

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    the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be happy
    Correct
    Wrong
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be celebrating
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    none of the above
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Answer : 1. "the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment"

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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

He found her dream house and has now landed an amazing job. He really does have the best of both worlds.

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    you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time
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    to have lots of money to make the things done
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    to play tricks in order to achieve targets
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    to bribe someone
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    to be honest
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Answer : 1. "you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time"

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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

She might not be the most attractive but you can’t judge a book by its cover. I’m sure she is a sweetheart.

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    to prove someone innocent
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    to make someone a cheater
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    to select a book by seeing its contents
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    Wrong
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    to select a book by its quantity
    Correct
    Wrong
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    to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance
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Answer : 5. "to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance "
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Answer : 4. "to make a situation worse"

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