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.
Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
Political influence
Backing influence
Deserving and proper influence
Secret and unfair influence
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.
He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
loitered around
stayed out
sat unmoving
moved away
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.
When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
became desperate
felt sad
became angry
became discouraged
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.
The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
a keen contest
a huge attraction
a lovely spectacle
a game without any result
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.
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
die on a horse back
die in the battlefield
die while still working
die with honour
Correct answer is C
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