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Directions:

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Question : 1

Beat a dead horse

a) Exploit someone to the point of killing him/her.

b) To continue playing a game knowing very well that you are going to lose.

c) Show extreme level of cruelty especially to animals.

d) To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution.

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

To chew someone out

a) Reprimand someone severely

b) To discourage someone who is going to start a new venture

c) To save someone

d) To bore someone by talking ceaselessly

Answer: (a)

‘To chew someone out’ — Reprimand someone severely.

Question : 3

Ball is in your court

a) Request someone to return your belonging.

b) To tell someone politely about his/her mistake.

c) Put the blame on the other person.

d) It is up to you to make the next decision or step.

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

Out of print

a) A book no longer available from the publisher

b) All publishers refuse to publish your book

c) Not able to print due to being short on paper

d) Intentionally not mention some items in the article or book

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

Keep under one's hat

a) To keep something a secret

b) Take care of somebody else's valuables given to you for safe keeping

c) Keep all your wealth in your home

d) Steal and hide something

Answer: (a)

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