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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 : 11

at one’s wit's end

a) to be a stupid person

b) to be puzzled

c) to behave irrationally

d) to understand thoroughly

Answer: (b)

Question : 12

to show a clean pair of heels

a) to pursue

b) to escape

c) to follow

d) to hide

Answer: (b)

Question : 13

When he went to claim insurance for his car, the agent said he hadn't a leg to stand on.

a) did not have much hope of getting it

b) was lame

c) would have to wait for some time

d) had been injured in an accident

Answer: (a)

Question : 14

The luxury car that they bought turned out to be a white elephant.

a) costly or troublesome possession

b) useful mode of transport

c) a proud possession

d) a rare article

Answer: (a)

Question : 15

at snail's pace

a) to lack interest in work

b) to walk like a snail

c) to do things in methodical manner

d) to do things very slowly

Answer: (d)

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