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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 : 41

to take to heart

a) to take something heartily

b) to strike at the heart, out of enjoyment

c) to suffer from heart disease

d) to be greatly affected

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

to take to heart : to feel keenly, be greatly grieved at; be much affected by something.

Here, to be greatly affected is the right option.

Look at the sentence : He really took it to heart when I asked him to reconsider.

Question : 42

Invent cock and bull stories

a) Eco-friendly accounts

b) Absurd and unlikely stories

c) Credible tales

d) Delightful fables

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

Absurd and unlikely stories

Invent cock and bull stories = an absurd, improbable story presented as the truth; a fanciful and unbelievable tale.

Look at the sentence : She told me some cock and bull story about her car breaking down.

Question : 43

fit like a glove

a) something tight and sticky

b) soft and easy to wear

c) difficult to hold

d) to fit snugly

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

fit like a glove : to be the perfect size or shape for somebody

Look at the sentence : The dress fits me like a glove. Here, to fit snugly is the right option

Question : 44

Bear in mind

a) Observe

b) Remember

c) Pretend to listen

d) Respect

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

Remember

Bear in mind = to remember a piece of information when you are making decisions

Look at the sentence : Bearing in mind that she has had so little experience, I thought she did very well.

Question : 45

null and void

a) observant

b) uncontrolled

c) homeless

d) invalid

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

null and void : having no legal force; not valid

Here, invalid is the right option.

Look at the sentence : The contract was declared null and void.

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