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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 suppress something at an early stage
Nip in the bud - to suppress something at an early stage. E.g.- Let's nip this problem in the bud before it gets worse.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — It is time for someone to deal with a problem or make a decision, because other people have already done as much as they can
The ball is now in their court - it is time for someone to deal with a problem or make decision, because other people have already done as much as they can.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — During the whole span of one’s life
From cradle to grave - during the whole span of one’s life. E.g.- The company provides healthcare services from cradle to grave.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — Offended
Chip on the shoulder- offended. E.g.- He has a chip on his shoulder because he wasn’t chosen for the team.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — To agree with someone
See eye to eye - to agree with someone. E.g.- My brother and I always see eye to eye on everything.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — captivating expertise
captivating expertise ‘Captivating’ means holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive. ‘Expertise’ means a high level of knowledge or skill. The given sentence states that his captivating expertise of the English language allowed him to write eloquently. Hence, ‘captivating expertise’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — jumped at the opportunity
jumped at the opportunity The idiom ‘jump at the opportunity’ means to quickly take advantage of an opportunity. Hence, ‘jumped at the opportunity’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: B — eleventh
At the eleventh hour - in the last moment. E.g.- He finished his homework at the eleventh hour, just before the deadline.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: D — Good in every way
The best of both worlds - good in every way. E.g.- By working from home, she gets the best of both worlds—spending time with her family and still having a successful career.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.
Correct option: A — thinks outside the box
thinks outside the box- to think creatively and innovatively, often by looking at a problem from a different perspective.
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