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

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Questions : To heave a sigh of relief

(a) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended

(b) To Feel silent anger over real or perceived injustice

(c) To become very tired with routine or boring work

(d) To Feel extremely sad over someone else\'s misfortune

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

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Question : 1

To heave a sigh of relief

a) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended

b) To Feel silent anger over real or perceived injustice

c) To become very tired with routine or boring work

d) To Feel extremely sad over someone else's misfortune

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

Up a blind alley

a) One can enjoy thrills only if one takes risk

b) Not warning a person who is in danger

c) Following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable outcome

d) Hiding something intentionally from another person

Answer: (c)

‘Up a blind alley’ — Following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable outcome.

Question : 3

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 : 4

On tenterhooks

a) n a disorganized manner

b) Speak quickly

c) Flattery

d) In anxious suspense

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

Ended in a fiasco

a) A successful event

b) Twisted around

c) A complete failure

d) Changed one completely

Answer: (c)

Question : 6

Keep at bay

a) to control something and prevent it from causing you problems

b) Maintain a long distance relationship

c) Keep your problems to yourselves

d) Not share a secret

Answer: (a)

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