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  1. 5141AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence. The first sample of ore from the trial boring is very promising, but we should remember that (one swallow does not make a summer.)

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    Correct option: C — A single fortunate event does not mean that what follows will also be good.

    One swallow does not make a summer- A single fortunate event does not mean that what follows will also be good.

  2. 5142AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    To meet one's eyes

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    Correct option: A — To look at someone directly while they are looking at you

    To meet one's eyes- To look at someone directly while they are looking at you E.g.- I tried to avoid meeting his eye.

  3. 5143AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    A blast from the past

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    Correct option: C — Something powerfully nostalgic

    A blast from the past - Something powerfully nostalgic E.g.- The class tenth photograph was a blast from the past.

  4. 5144AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Against the clock

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    Correct option: D — Rushed and short on time

    Against the clock - Rushed and short on time. E.g.- We are working against the clock to finish the report by Friday.

  5. 5145AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    In the groove

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    Correct option: B — Starting to perform very well

    In the groove - Starting to perform very well E.g. - After a few warm-up songs, the band finally found their rhythm and got in the groove, delivering an electrifying performance.

  6. 5146AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Walk on air

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    Correct option: C — To be extremely happy

    Walk on air - To be extremely happy E.g. - The boys are walking on air because their team won the game.

  7. 5147AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Wet behind the ears

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    Correct option: C — To be young and without experience

    Wet behind the ears - To be young and without experience E.g. - He's just finished high school, so he's still wet behind the ears.

  8. 5148AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text. That new budget bill was (totally useless) before it hit the Senate.

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    Correct option: B — a dead duck

    A dead duck - Totally useless

  9. 5149AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    To pull the trigger

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    Correct option: D — To commit a course of action

    To pull the trigger - To commit a course of action E.g. - After months of deliberation, she finally decided to pull the trigger and start her own business.

  10. 5150AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    On the job

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    Correct option: C — Working at a particular job

    On the job - Working at a particular job E.g. - The new programme offers on - the - job training with vocational qualifications.

English Language practice — common questions

Page 515 of this set has 10 questions on it.

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They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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