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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — to keep changing one’s attitude or opinion.
Blow hot and cold - to keep changing one’s attitude or opinion. E.g.- His opinion on the project always blew hot and cold, making it difficult to get a clear decision.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — to take responsibility and perform well when needed.
Step up to the plate - to take responsibility and perform well when needed. E.g.- When the lead coordinator fell ill unexpectedly, she stepped up to the plate and handled the entire event with remarkable efficiency.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — He is feeling unwell.
Under the weather - feeling unwell/Sick.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — Avoid unnecessary details and get to the point
Cut to the chase - avoid unnecessary details and get to the point E.g.- During the meeting, the manager asked everyone to cut to the chase and present their key findings without lengthy introductions.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — of the same nature
Cut from the same cloth - of the same nature E.g.- Both brothers are cut from the same cloth, especially in the way they approach challenges calmly.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — To exclude someone from a group or society, often by secret vote
To blackball someone - to exclude someone from a group or society, often by secret vote. E.g.- Despite his qualifications, he was blackballed from the exclusive club due to a past disagreement.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: C — To be inaccurate, incorrect, or mistaken
To be wide of the mark- to be inaccurate, incorrect, or mistaken. E.g- His predictions for the election results were wide of the mark.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — To dismiss someone from a job
Give someone the boot - To dismiss someone from a job. E.g- After coming late every day, the manager finally gave him the boot.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — To blame someone
Point the finger at someone - To blame someone. E.g- Everyone pointed the finger at Rohan for breaking the vase, but he was innocent.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — not valuable, and easily found.
Ten a penny - not valuable, and easily found. E.g- Motivational speakers are ten a penny on Instagram, but very few actually give good advice.
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