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Idioms and Phrases 2

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Idioms and Phrases 2

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Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

Question 11
A man of straw

A
A man of no substance
B
A very active person
C
A worthy fellow
D
An unreasonable person
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 12
To play second fiddle

A
To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B
To reduce importance of one's senior
C
To support the role and view of another person
D
To do back seat driving
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 13
To put one's hand to plough

A
To take up agricultural farming
B
To take a difficult task
C
To get entangled into unnecessary things
D
Take interest in technical work
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 14
To cry wolf

A
To listen eagerly
B
To give false alarm
C
To turn pale
D
To keep off starvation
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 15
To be above board

A
To have a good height
B
To be honest in any business deal
C
They have no debts
D
To try to be beautiful
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 16
To pick holes

A
To find some reason to quarrel
B
To destroy something
C
To criticise someone
D
To cut some part of an item
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 17
To end in smoke

A
To make completely understand
B
To ruin oneself
C
To excite great applause
D
To overcome someone
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 18
To keeps one's temper

A
To become hungry
B
To be in good mood
C
To preserve ones energy
D
To be aloof from
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option B

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