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Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A kick in the teeth

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    A grave setback
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    Severe toothache
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    Removing tooth cavities
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    Hitting someone hard
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Answer : 1. "A grave setback"
Explanation :

"A kick in the teeth" refers to a severe disappointment or setback, usually in a personal or professional context.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back on oneтАЩs feet

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    To support the losing side
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    Relive previous moments
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    Well or successful again
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    Forced to begin something again
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Answer : 3. "Well or successful again"

Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To miss the bus

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    Short lived glory
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    To lose an opportunity
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    Escape by a thin margin
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    A problem in a situation
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Answer : 2. "To lose an opportunity"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.

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    To be enraged and show it
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    to cause damage to someone
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    to not recognize something good
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    to be upset about something that happened in the past
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Answer : 1. "To be enraged and show it"

Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To play with fire

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    Feel sick
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    To take foolish risk
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    To abuse
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    Show disappointment
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Answer : 2. "To take foolish risk"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

It was a Catch 22 situation for the manager.

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    Worthy successor to the throne
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    A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible
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    Hailed as the ultimate champion
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    A positive outcome in a tough situation
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Answer : 2. "A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hale and hearty

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    Strong and healthy
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    Angry but happy
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    Clumsy and calm
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    Weak and ill
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Answer : 1. "Strong and healthy"

Q:

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A closed book"

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    The subject or person that you
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    Ordinary persons
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    In a way that is sincere
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    Have a secret plan in reserve
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Answer : 1. "The subject or person that you"

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