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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 : An axe to grind

(a) To act like a fool

(b) To take risk

(c) To act bravely

(d) To have a selfish motive

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

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Question : 1

To hit the nail on the head

a) To make a wrong decision

b) To unwittingly fall into a trap

c) To take out frustration by beating a person

d) To find exactly the right answer

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

Give somebody a ring

a) Inform about the death of a loved one

b) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship

c) Propos e marriage

d) Call someone on the telephone

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

To chip on his shoulder

a) Wearing your battle scars like medals

b) Uniform decorated with stars and medals

c) Holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight

d) To have huge responsibilities on one’s shoulders

Answer: (c)

‘To chip on his shoulder’ — Holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight.

Question : 4

Rat race

a) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals

b) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlessly

c) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it

d) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

fits and starts

a) quickly

b) slowly

c) continuously

d) not regularly

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

In a jiffy

a) In an appropriate manner

b) To fall in love

c) Fail to win appreciation

d) Something that is done very quickly

Answer: (d)

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