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

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Questions : Bear the palm

(a) To meet death

(b) To win

(c) To face the consequences

(d) To be able to predict future

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

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Question : 1

Blood is thicker than water

a) Family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

b) All crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft

c) Deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers

d) Relations are more important than merit

Answer: (a)

‘Blood is thicker than water’ — Family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones.

Question : 2

To make a fuss about

a) To work hard for eventual success

b) An excessive display of attention or activity

c) To be extremely delighted

d) To be very strict or have very high standards

Answer: (b)

Question : 3

To sleep with the fishes

a) To sleep peacefully

b) To make absurd excuses

c) To be dead

d) Always be in a dream world

Answer: (c)

‘To sleep with the fishes’ — To be dead.

Question : 4

To put a spoke in one's wheel

a) To maintain under all circumstances

b) To put a difficulty in the way of progress

c) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty

d) To blame the other party

Answer: (b)

Question : 5

To wrangle over an ass's shadow

a) To punish a person severely for his arrogance

b) To keep away from extreme poverty

c) To waste money over trifles

d) To quarrel over trifles

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

To let someone off

a) To leave someone in his present state

b) To refuse to answer

c) To let someone fall

d) To release someone from blame

Answer: (a)

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