11). On the sight of the thieves in the night, my neighbour developed cold feet and could not even raise his voice.
A). to show indifference |
B). to get affected with cold |
C). to fell down |
D). to feel frightened |
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12). To meet one's waterloo
A). to meet a strong adversary |
B). to die lighting |
C). to meet one's final defeat |
D). to die an ignoble death |
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13). It was over head and ears in love with her
A). secretly |
B). openly |
C). completely |
D). sufficiently |
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14). To rise like a phoenix
A). to resemble a Phoentician |
B). to get up with a start |
C). to rise with a new life |
D). to rise with anger |
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15). The reproduction of Mona Lisa portrait by the 8 year old child matches the original to a hair.
A). not at all |
B). vaguely |
C). to some extent |
D). exactly |
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16). Ram could not get to Calcutta for vacation since he was banking on his arrears of pay which he did not get in time.
A). depending on his bank |
B). sloping on |
C). relying on |
D). calling on |
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17). To read between the lines
A). to suspect |
B). to read carefully |
C). to understand the hidden meaning of the word |
D). to do useless things |
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18). The dispute regarding the granting of bonus of workers came to a head this week.
A). reached a crisis |
B). settled amicably |
C). took a turn for the better |
D). resulted in senseless violence |
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19). To burn one's fingers
A). to get injured in an accident |
B). to pay a heavy price |
C). to suffer from meddling in something |
D). to get a burn injury on the hands so. |
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20). You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
A). enjoy forever |
B). have it both ways |
C). run away from responsibility |
D). absolve yourself of guilt |
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