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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 : 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

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

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Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

To make amends

a) To feel guilty for something you have not done

b) To make flimsy excuses

c) To make new friends

d) To compensate

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

An axe to grind

a) To act like a fool

b) To take risk

c) To act bravely

d) To have a selfish motive

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

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 : 6

fits and starts

a) quickly

b) slowly

c) continuously

d) not regularly

Answer: (d)

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