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 did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
returned my kindness
did an act of kindness
improved my prospects
became suddenly good
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.
The Prime Minister has pulled up his partymen.
elevated
rewarded
punished
reprimanded
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.
Do not imagine that Peter is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
Pretended sorrow
Tears of a crocodile
A weeping crocodile
Mild regret
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.
Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by.
soon
finally
gradually
unexpectedly
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.
The prince did not take after the king.
run after
follow
precede
resemble
Correct answer is D
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