In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Cut somebody some slack

Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.

Rohit was ______ when he took important decisions without consulting the family.

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

he man has too many irons in the fire. 

The correct meaning of Idiom/Phrase.
 In the teeth of

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dark horse

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

She denied point-blank her involvement in the crime.

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

The failure of crops in successive years put the farmer in a tight corner.

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

He didn’t tell me directly, but reading between the lines. I think he is not happy with them.