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Directions:

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.

Question : 36

The parents are in high spirits as their son has got a decent job.

a) drunk

b) cheerful

c) shocked

d) in good position

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

in high spirits : cheerful; full of hope and enthusiasm

When she came to know that she would receive a award that evening, she was in high spirits.

The best option is cheerful.

Question : 37

Even though the new clerk was given a difficult task, he remained cool as a cucumber.

a) caught cold

b) was happy

c) was scared

d) not nervous or emotional

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

cool as a cucumber : very calm and controlled, especially in a difficult situation

The politician kept cool as a cucumber throughout the interview with the aggressive journalist.

The best option is not nervous or emotional.

Question : 38

I was so disappointed when my close friend left me in the lurch.

a) helped me in difficult times

b) abandoned me when I needed help

c) stopped helping me in emergency

d) went away without waiting for me

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

left me in the lurch : to fail to help somebody when he is relying on you to do so

I hope they can find someone to replace me at work. I don’t want to leave them in the lurch.

The best option is abandoned me when I needed help.

Question : 39

His position in the company was on the brink of disaster.

a) at the point of

b) on the side of

c) on the back of

d) at the top of

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

on the brink of : at the point of

The economy, today, is on the brink of collapse.

The best option is at the point of.

Question : 40

George Bernard Shaw was blessed with the gift of the gab.

a) ability to work hard

b) ability to speak impressively

c) luck on one’s side

d) enormous wealth

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

gift of the gab : the ability to speak easily

My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything.

The best option is ability to speak impressively.

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