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In each of the following sentences, an idiom/phrase is written in italics. From the options given below, choose the one which expresses the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase

1. I asked my son to give a wide berth to bad characters

a.) hit hard
b.) stay away from
c.) condemn
d.) report about

2. He is an ambitious man who doesn’t want to rest on his laurels.

a.) boast about
b.) be proud
c.) be satisfied
d.) be complacent

3. He can’t talk in a sugar coasted language. He will always call a spade a spade.

a.) be outspoken in your words
b.) make controversial remarks
c.) be blunt
d.) raise controversial matters

4. The aroma from the non vegetarian dishes she had prepared made my mouth water.

a.) made me feel like vomiting
b.) made me feel like not eating it
c.) gave me nausea
d.) stimulated my appetite

5. The robbery on the highway was committed in the wee hours of the day.

a.) early morning – as the day dawned
b.) late night
c.) late evening
d.) midnight

6. Harassed by her in-laws over the dowry matters for last 8 years, she finally decided to put her foot down.

a.) leave the house
b.) file a case
c.) not to yield
d.) withdraw

7. In every public gathering, my boss tries to rule the roost.

a.) to be popular
b.) to dominate
c.) to show off
d.) to befriend

8. He earned the position and money very easily as his patrimony. He made ducks and drakes of the huge bank balance he inherited.

a.) grew it into a big business
b.) invested in mutual funds
c.) squandered lavishly
d.) made a good use

9. The board members were at the odds on the selection of chairman.

a.) in cat and dog fight
b.) in dispute
c.) crossroad
d.) in agreement

10. I don’t like to go to his house because whenever I meet him he pulls a long face.

a.) picks up a fight
b.) looks angry
c.) looks indifferent
d.) looks unhappy

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