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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.

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Questions : To go scot-free

(a) to escape without punishment

(b) to get something free

(c) to save tax

(d) to walk like a native of Scotland

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

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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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Question : 1

The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack.

a) difficult

b) careless

c) kind

d) generous

Answer: (a)

a hard nut to crack : a difficult situation or problem to deal with.

A company whose product has sold well in the states may find the European market a tougher nut to crack.

The best option is difficult

Question : 2

We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.

a) a day marked in red

b) a day to write letters

c) an important day

d) a day to write with red pens

Answer: (c)

a red letter day : an important day.

Independence Day is a red letter day in Indian History.

The best option is an important day

Question : 3

I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.

a) without any weapon

b) in a cowardly manner

c) with all their rights

d) with all their might

Answer: (d)

tooth and nail : with all strength.

The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development

The best option is with all their might

Question : 4

I knew he had an axe to grind and turned down his offer of help.

a) a private interest to serve

b) a sharp tongue

c) a tendency to fight

d) a blunt axe

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

To make a mountain of a molehill

a) to get into trouble

b) to give great importance to little things

c) to see a thing with prejudiced mind

d) to make advantage of a small thing

Answer: (b)

Question : 6

The possession of Jerusalem Is a bone of contention between Israel and Palestine.

a) a subject of dispute

b) a subject of trade

c) a subject of exports

d) a subject of peace

Answer: (a)

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