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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 : 31

Beating around the bush

a) To run around in circles and never accomplishing results

b) To avoid getting to the point of an issue

c) Avoiding coming face to face with a problem, escaping

d) Not accepting the real issue and solving minor problems

Answer: (b)

‘Beating around the bush’ — To avoid getting to the point of an issue.

Question : 32

Let something slip through one's fingers

a) Not be able to under stand a difficult concept

b) to waste an opportunity to achieve something

c) Lose a wedding ring

d) Let go of certain unpleasant things

Answer: (b)

Question : 33

Damp squib

a) Complete knowledge

b) To squander money

c) Complete failure

d) To motivate

Answer: (c)

Question : 34

Turn a blind eye

a) Pretend not to notice

b) Hide the ugly truth from someone

c) Stay away from bad habits

d) Not able to see the obvious truth

Answer: (a)

‘Turn a blind eye’ — Pretend not to notice.

Question : 35

Will-o-the wisp

a) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.

b) Accept or leave the offer.

c) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.

d) To spend recklessly.

Answer: (c)

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