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In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Questions : We should bury the hatchet and become friends.

(a) influence friends

(b) make peace

(c) keep a secret

(d) obtain

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

bury the hatchet : to stop being unfriendly and become friends again

After not speaking to each other for years, the two brothers decided to bury the hatchet.

The best option is make peace

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In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Question : 1

He has a very nice manner, but you would better take what he says with a grain of salt.

a) to criticise

b) to talk sensibly

c) to complement

d) to listen to something with considerable doubt

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

Many young artists were dropping names at the party to impress the gathering.

a) hinting at high connections

b) using pet names

c) talking informally

d) talking proudly about their family members

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

The passing of anti-defection law struck a chill to the heart of every opportunistic legislator.

a) aroused fear

b) caused relief

c) awakened bitterness

d) caused anger

Answer: (a)

Question : 4

The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.

a) endured

b) withstood

c) stooped

d) collapsed

Answer: (d)

give way : to break or fall down ; collapse.

The pillars gave way and a section of the roof collapsed.

The best option is collapsed

Question : 5

The judge declared the agreement null and void.

a) annulled

b) unavoidable

c) not binding

d) empty

Answer: (c)

null and Void : having no legal force ; not valid

The contract was declared null and void.

The best option is not binding

Question : 6

His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.

a) annoyed

b) entertained

c) puzzled

d) encouraged

Answer: (c)

floor : to surprise or confuse somebody so that he may not sure what to say or do; puzzle

His reply completely floored me.

The best option is puzzled

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