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Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Question : 46

In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government, has decided not to give in.

a) oblige

b) yield

c) conform

d) accede

Answer: (b)

Question : 47

I had to pull strings to put up a good show.

a) use the instrument

b) use personal influence

c) play a song

d) play music

Answer: (b)

Question : 48

When the Principal was entering the class, all my friends quietly disappeared, leaving me alone to face the music.

a) to bear the criticism

b) to enter into the class

c) to listen to a favourable comment

d) to listen to him

Answer: (a)

Question : 49

The young engineer was hauled up for spilling the beans about the new project to the competitor.

a) revealing the information indiscreetly

b) hiding the details

c) spoiling the plans

d) suppressing the information

Answer: (a)

Question : 50

to call a spade a spade

a) to be rude

b) to be sly

c) to be diplomatic

d) to be frank

Answer: (d)

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