IDIOMS/PHRASES
188. to take someone for a ride 197. to flog a dead horse 205. There is no soft option to the
(1) to give a ride to someone (1) to whip a dead horse crisis now.
(2) to deceive someone (2) to attemp t to do the (1) popular opinion
(3) to be indifferent impossible (2) popular solution
(4) to disclose a secret (3) waste one’s efforts (3) easy and agreeable option
189. to move heaven and earth (4) to tak e advantag e of a (4) difficult choice
(1) to cause an earthquake weakness Directions (206–209) : In the
(2) to try everything possible 198. to show a clean pair of heels following questions, four alternatives
(3) to pray to all Gods (1) to hide (2) to escape are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose
(4) to travel in a rocket (3) to pursue(4) to follow the alternative which best expresses
190. to smell a rat 199. to die in harness the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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(2) dying young in an accident
(3) to chase a rat (3) to die while in service 206. a little gush of gratitude
(4) to be suspicious (1) gradual recovery
(4) to be taken by surprise
Directions (191-195) : In the (2) friendly feeling
following questions, four alternatives 200. to feather one"s nest (3) excessive labour
are given for the meaning of the given (1) to make a residential house
(4) excessive enthusiasm
Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative (2) something that lasts for a
207. to lose ground
which best expresses the meaning of short time
(1) to become less powerful
the Idiom/Phrase. (3) to profit in a dishonest way
(2) to become less popular
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Directions (201– 205) : In the (4) to be without a leader
191. a bolt from the blue following questions, four alternatives
(1) a delayed event 208. to fall back on
are given for the Idiom / Phrase in
(2) an inexplicable event (1) to oppose something
bold in the sentence. Choose the
(3) an unexpected event important
alternative which best expresses the
(4) an unpleasant event (2) to suffer an injury on the
meaning of the given Idiom/ Phrase.
192. cold comfort back in an accident
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(1) absurdity (3) to fail to do something
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(2) deception important in time
201. The teacher’s announcement to
(3) slight satisfaction (4) to seek support out of
conduct a snap test came as a
(4) foolish proposal bolt from the blue to many necessity
193. to be all at sea. students. 209. to make one’s blood boil
(1) a family voyage (1) imaginary(2) unexpected (1) to make somebody furious
(2) lost and confused (3) forbidden(4) heavenly (2) to develop fever
(3) in the middle of the ocean 202. He and his friend are sailing (3) to get excited
(4) a string of islands in the same boat. (4) to make someone nervous
194. to take to one"s heels (1) sailing together in the same Directions (210–214) : In the
(1) to walk slowly boat following questions, four alternatives
(2) to run away (2) sharing the financial and are given for the Idiom/Phrase.
(3) to march forward social condition Choose the alternative which best
(4) to hop and jump (3) being in the same difficult expresses the meaning of the Idiom/
195. to bite the dust situation Phrase.
(4) getting rid of the difficult FCI Assistant Grade-III
(1) eat voraciously
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(2) have nothing to eat
(3) eat roots 203. To be successful in today’s North Zone (Ist Sitting)
(4) None of the above world, we require the gift of 210. to speak one’s mind.
Directions (196 – 200) : In the the gab. (1) to be frank and honest
following questions, four alternatives (1) ability to speak well (2) to think aloud
are given for the meaning of the given (2) good interpersonal skills (3) to talk about one’s ideas
Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative (3) divine help and guidance (4) to express one’s thoughts
which best expresses the meaning of (4) a fierce competitive spirit 211. to make a mountain of a
the Idiom/Phrase. 204. Winter was so bad that the molehill
nomadic tribesmen found it (1) to make advantage of a small
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difficult to keep the wolf from thing
the door. (2) to give great importance to
196. to strain every nerve
(1) hunt wild animals little things
(1) to make utmost efforts
(2) escape starvation (3) to get into trouble
(2) to feel weak and tired
(3) get woollen clothes (4) to see a thing with prejudiced
(3) to be a diligent worker
(4) walk on ice mind
(4) to be methodical in work
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