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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 : 31

He broke off in the middle of the story.

a) suddenly stopped

b) divided his narrative

c) took time off

d) fainted

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Answer: (a)

break off : to end something suddenly.

He broke off in the middle of a sentence.

The best option is suddenly stopped

Question : 32

Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.

a) ignited the fireplace

b) worsened matters

c) created warmth all around

d) got others angry

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

add fuel to the fire : to make an argument continue or get worse.

She was upset, and your making fun of her added fuel to the fire.

The best option is worsened matters

Question : 33

Why do you fight shy of me ?

a) avoid

b) embarrass

c) shout at

d) fight with

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

fight shy of something : to be unwilling to accept something or do something and to try to avoid it.

I know the danger ; I see it and I tell myself that I mustfight shy of it.

The best option is avoid

Question : 34

My father’s dealings are open and above board.

a) mandatory

b) without any secret

c) very clear

d) to everyone’s liking

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Answer: (b)

above board : legal and honest; very clear, without any secret.

Don’t worry ; the deal was completely above-board.

The best option is without any secret

Question : 35

Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.

a) an exciting moment

b) an achievement

c) a joy for my parents

d) rewarding

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Answer: (b)

a feather in your cap : an action that you can be proud of

A new television series will be another feather in his cap.

The best option is an achievement

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