Idioms and Phrases
Direction : In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression / a proverb has been given, followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/proverb.
31. | To be in two minds | ||
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A. To be dominated by someone else | |||
B. To be uncertain | |||
C. To be in critical state | |||
D. To work on somebody else's advice |
32. | Queer somebody's pitch | ||
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A. Check him | |||
B. Work him up | |||
C. Reprimand him | |||
D. Upset one's plan |
33. | To give one's ears | ||
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A. To refuse to listen | |||
B. To incite someone | |||
C. To listen carefully | |||
D. To make almost any sacrifice |
34. | To play to the gallery | ||
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A. To work hard to achieve the best | |||
B. To be able to do a work easily | |||
C. Use wrong means to achieve success | |||
D. Trying to get appreciation from least intelligent people |
35. | Leave one to sink or swim | ||
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A. To be in a dilemma | |||
B. To put one in difficulty | |||
C. To leave to one's fate | |||
D. Not to help one |