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Directions:

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question : 46

to bring to light

a) to reveal

b) to bring a light

c) to arrange light sufficiently

d) to put on light

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

to bring to light : reveal or disclose something previously hidden or secret.

Here, to reveal is the right option.

Look at the sentence : After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light.

Question : 47

pull a fast one

a) play a trick

b) carry a heavy burden

c) take a deep breath

d) as fast as lightning

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

play a trick

Pull a fast one = to successfully deceive someone.

Look at the sentence : You paid too much-I think he pulled a fast one on you.

Question : 48

Feather in one’s cap

a) A new and additional distinction

b) Hunting

c) Bird watching

d) Discrimination

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

A new and additional distinction

Feather in one’s cap = an achievement to be proud of.

Look at the sentence : It is a feather in your cap when you are asked to be captain.

Question : 49

Cheek by jowl

a) Arguing

b) Teasing one another

c) Avoiding one another

d) Very close together

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

very close together

Cheek by jowl = side by side

Look at the sentence : They lived cheek by jowl in a one–room flat.

Question : 50

to fish in troubled waters

a) to make a profit out of disturbance

b) to aggravate the situation

c) to make the most of bad bargain

d) to indulge in evil conspiracies

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

to fish in troubled waters : to try to win an advantage from a difficult situation or from someone else’s problems.

Look at the sentence : He is fishing in troubled waters by buying more shares of that company.

Here, to make a profit out of disturbance is the right option

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