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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — Doing outstanding and valuable work
Doing sterling work - doing outstanding and valuable work E.g.- I would like to congratulate the entire team on their sterling work in completing the project ahead of schedule.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To retreat in fear or shame
To tuck one's tail - to retreat in fear or shame. E.g.- After the loud scolding, the disobedient child tucked his tail and went to his room.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: C — To have a selfish motive
To have an axe to grind- to have a selfish motive. E.g.- He's always pushing that idea; I suspect he has an axe to grind with the current management.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — In a state of confusion or disorder
At sixes and sevens - in a state of confusion or disorder. E.g.- After the unexpected resignation of the manager, the whole department was at sixes and sevens.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — Completely insane or unpredictable
Mad as a March hare - completely insane or unpredictable. E.g.- He was acting mad as a March hare during the festival, jumping and running around for no apparent reason.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: C — To accept a challenge or invitation to fight
To take up the gauntlet - to accept a challenge or invitation to fight. E.g.- When his rival made a public accusation, the politician decided to take up the gauntlet and respond directly in a televised debate.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — To feel angry or resentful about something that happened in the past
To have a chip on one’s shoulder - to feel angry or resentful about something that happened in the past. E.g.- Even years after losing the competition, he still has a chip on his shoulder whenever the topic is mentioned.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — To act arrogantly or bossily
Throw one’s weight about - to act arrogantly or bossily. E.g- After becoming the team leader, he started throwing his weight about and ordering everyone around.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — Meet the required standard
Cut the mustard - meet the required standard. E.g.- The new employee really cut the mustard by completing the project ahead of schedule.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To be in a risky or precarious situation
To skate on thin ice- to be in a risky or precarious situation. E.g.- After arguing with the boss, he knew he was skating on thin ice with the management.
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