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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — To regret something that cannot be undone
Cry over spilt milk - to regret something that cannot be undone. E.g. - There's no use crying over spilt milk; you should learn from your mistakes and move on.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To ostracise or deliberately ignore someone
To send someone to Coventry - to ostracise or deliberately ignore someone. E.g.- After his controversial remarks, his colleagues effectively sent him to Coventry, refusing to engage with him.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To go without food
To dine with Duke Humphrey - to go without food. E.g.- After losing his job, he often found himself dining with Duke Humphrey.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — Solve a difficult problem boldly
Cut the Gordian knot - solve a difficult problem boldly E.g. - Faced with months of deadlock, the new CEO cut the Gordian knot by merging the two departments overnight.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — To fight imaginary enemies
To tilt at windmills - to fight imaginary enemies E.g.- Some activists waste their energy tilting at windmills instead of taking practical steps.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To engage in a pointless or quixotic struggle
To tilt at windmills- to engage in a pointless or quixotic struggle. E.g.- Arguing with him about that topic is like tilting at windmills. He'll never change his mind.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To enter a competition or election
To throw one's hat into the ring - to enter a competition or election. E.g.- After much encouragement from her peers, she decided to throw her hat into the ring for the school board election.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — To start afresh
To turn over a new leaf- to start afresh. E.g.- After his mistakes, he promised to turn over a new leaf and be more responsible.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: C — To stare at someone with anger or hatred
To look daggers at someone- to stare at someone with anger or hatred. E.g.- When she questioned his authority, he looked daggers at her across the table.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To ostracize someone
To send someone to Coventry - to ostracize someone. E.g.- After he broke their secret, his classmates sent him to Coventry for the rest of the semester.
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