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Browse complete papersChoose the appropriate meaning of the idiom- 'to die in harness'.
to die in vain
to die in honour
to die while in service
to die for the motherland
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to die in vain
Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom- 'do not hold water'.
cannot be believed
cannot be held safely
cannot be carried
a dry river bed
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cannot be believed
Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom- 'beat about the bush'.
clear the bush by beating
hide in the bush in order to escape getting beaten up
approach a subject without coming to the point
beat a bush randomly
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clear the bush by beating
Choose the appropriate meaning of the following idiom- 'break the ice'.
do or say something to relieve tension when strangers meet
to put ice cubes in a glass to prepare sherbet
make alliance with a former enemy
to have a truce with the enemy
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do or say something to relieve tension when strangers meet
Choose the appropriate meaning of the following idiom- 'out of the woods'.
out of work place
out of forest area
out of one's comfort zone
out of danger area
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out of work place
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This book consists _________ five chapters.
about
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about
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He was not ashamed ________ asking for even more money.
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at
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My sister was not required to conform _________ the traditional ways of her husband's family.
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to
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Mr. Nambiar is thoroughly disillusioned __________ his job.
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from
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During economic recession one should avoid spending money _______ luxury items.
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on