In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
a widely debated issue
a dying issue
a relevant problem
an irrelevant issue
Correct answer is A
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth?
welcome a gift
find fault with a gift
be fastidious
examine a gift carefully
Correct answer is B
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.
Dead sure of
Very hopeful of
Lacking self confidence about
Reasonably certain of
Correct answer is C
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Hit a golden spot
Come across gold
Come across the word "gold"
Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
Correct answer is D
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
tried to cause an accident
helped in the execution of the plan
thwarted in the execution of the plan
destroyed the plan
Correct answer is C
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