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1. The project advance by leaps 10. His friends beat the boy to pay 19. They were offered six months’
and bounds. off old scores rent in lieu of notice to vacate the
a. rapidly b. slowly a. To punish someone building.
c. sharply d. simply b. to take revenge a. Inspite of b. in place
2. His speech fell short on the c. to force him to be a scorer in a of
audience. match c. despite of d. in addition to
a. Had no effect d. because he had not scored 20. The possession of Kashmir is
b. moved the audience well earlier a bone of contention between
c. Impressed the audience 11. She is too fond of her own India and Pakistan.
d. was quite short voice. a. a subject of peace
3. The officer called for an a. loves singing b. a subject of trade
explanation form the cashier for b. very selfish c. a subject of dispute
the shortage of cash. c. very talkative d. does not d. a subject of exports
a. Asked b. begged listen properly to anyone else 21. My friend turned a deaf ear to
c. served a notice d. demanded 12. Some people do not grease my tale of loss and refused to help
4. He took his father’s advice to anybody’s palm on any account. me.
heart. a. Bribe b. flatter a. went far away
a. casually b. patiently c. cheat d. fight b. listened carefully
c. seriously d. quietly 13. I was so disappointed when c. paid no heed
5. He is so innocent that he wears my close friend left me in the d. turned his ear away
his heart on his sleeve. lurch. 22. Rahul fought tooth and nail to
Went away without waiting for me save his company.
• Wears dress that does not Helped me in difficult times a. with weapons
match Abandoned me when I needed b. with all efforts
• Express his feelings openly
help
Stopped helping me in emergency
c. using unfair means
d. with strength and fury
• Wears colourful dresses 14. He was on the brink of 23. He has made his mark in the
disaster. field of science.
• Express his feelings with At the top of b. at the point of a. attained notoriety
the shape of a heart printed On the side of d. on the back of b. ruined his wealth
on his sleeve. 15. The boy felt like a fish out of c. acquired wealth
water. d. distinguished himself
6. She denied point-blank her a. Disgusted b. uncomfortable 24. We should guard against
involvement in the crime. c. disappointed d. homeless green-eyed friends.
a. Directly b. desperately 16. His speech was all Greek to a. rich b. jealous
c. stubbornly d. rudely me. c. handsome
7. The poor subordinates are a. strange b. incomprehensible d. enthusiastic
made scapegoats by their c. inaudible d. uninteresting 25. She rejected his proposal
superiors. 17. The poor man moved from point-blank.
Punished for others’ misdeeds pillar to post to get money. a. directly b. pointedly
Developed poor relations a. went to pillars c. abruptly d. briefly
Treated humbly and respectfully b. went to post 26. At Christmas, even the elderly
Scolded with arrogant reactions c. went to money lenders people paint the town red.
8. The matter has been sorted d. tried his best a. indulge in rioting
out. 18. Raju was left alone to face the b. to have a lively time
a. revised b. supported music. c .Paint the houses red
c. resolved d. changed a. to bear the criticism d. spill red wine
9. I take exception to your b. to listen to a favourable 27. Sumit had to look high and
statement that I am bad tempered. comment low before he could find his
a. do not agree c. to run away d. to compensate scooter key.
b. feel unhappy a. Everywhere b. nowhere
c. object c. always d. somewhere
d. feel angry 3
28. Ram was left high and dry by 37. The poor women do manual d. the stronger part
his friends when he lost all his labour even when they are in the 44. The place gives a bird’s eye
money. family way. view of the green valley below.
a. Isolated b. rejected a. In a domestic manner a. a beautiful view
c. wounded d. depressed b. unwell b. a narrow view
29. We should know the pros and c. injured c. an overview
cons of a thing before taking the d. pregnant d. an ugly view
final decision. 38. Never take up a fool’s errand. 45. He always does things at the
a. for and against a thing a. To go with a message eleventh hour.
b. foul and fair b. a useless undertaking a. To early b. too late
c. good and evil c. One who takes a message c. immediately
d. former and latter d. an observation d. at the last moment
30. The co-operation and esprit 46. A red letter day
de corps between the soldiers 39. The child pulled a long face a. a dangerous day in one’s life
and the officers was directly when the sweets were over. b. A sorrowful day in one’s life
responsible for their victory. a. look disappointed c. An important or joyful
a. bravery b. loyalty b. feel good occasion in one’s life
c. unity d. adjustment c. retreat d. Both a dangerous and
31. His dealings are all above d. run away sorrowful day in one’s life
board. 40. All his efforts ended in 47. On the spur of the moment
a. simple b. open smoke. a. To act at once
c. decent d. friendly a. To give no practical result b. to ride a horse in a race
32. He is the sort of man who b. to fall c. To act deliberately
would do anything for a c. To catch fire d. to act at the appointed time
consideration. d. ended in the destruction of 48. To eke out
a. if he were paid to do it the building a. To subtract
b. out of love 41. The result of the examination b. to supplement
c. if he found some time merit in it dashed my hopes. c. to etch d. to oust
d. out of sympathy a. Frustrated b. kill someone 49. To be in the doldrums
33. The company has been hand c. failed d. bring great a. To be in low spirits
to the new masters, lock, stock happiness b. to be within doors
and barrel. 40. All his efforts ended in c. To praise loudly
a. Completely b. financially smoke. d. to be in a crisis
c. administratively a. To give no practical result 50. To keep the pot boiling
d. partially b. to fall a. To maintain interest
34. Believe me, I am all at sea. c. To catch fire b. to show anger
a. Out of reach b. puzzled d. ended in the destruction of c. To heat
c. very happy d. drowning the building d. to do experiments
35. Just because he had won the 41. The result of the examination 51. Lump in the throat
competition, he should not ride dashed my hopes. a. To be hoarse b. wind-pipe
the high horse. a. Frustrated b. kill someone c. food of the low type
Become abnormal c. failed d. bring great d. a highly emotional state
b. appear arrogant happiness 52. In vogue
Hate others 42. Don’t rely on him. He is a fair- a. Total absence b. smooth
d. indulge in dreams weather friend. c. fair d. in fashion
36. We kept our fingers crossed a. friendly only in good time 53. A wild goose chase
till the final results were declared. b. a successful friend a. A violent chase
a. felt scared b. was annoyed c. a notable friend b. to hunt
c. kept praying d. a jealous friend c. Foolish and useless enterprise
d. waited expectantly 43. The leader had the lion’s d. to run fast
share of the booty. 54. To draw the long bow
a. the larger part a. To shoot b. to exaggerate
b. the worthy part c. to criticize d. to admire
c. the smaller part 4
55. Count on 66. To drink life to the lees 77. Raw deal
As a result of a. To have the best of fun and Unripe fruit
b. ceremonially fortune b. early stage of business
c. Depend on b. To enjoy a life of drinking c. Unjust treatment
d. to wait for the benefactor and dancing d. contract not finally decided
56. A bird of passage c. To have a life full of 78. In abeyance
A flying bird adventures In absence
b. one who stays for a short time d. To have the best of life b. in no time
c. A unreliable person 67. Down in the mouth c. in suspension
d. bed time a. Very weak b. unable to speak d. in a nutshell
57. Pyrrhic victory c. very depressed 79. To get at
Permanent victory d. very confused To reach
b. defeat 68. To smell a rat b. to proceed
c. Easy victory To smell foul c. to advance
d. victory at high cost b. to see a rat d. to escape
58. Rank and file c. To chase a rat 80. A fool’ s paradise
Common people b. officers d. to be suspicious To live in the past
c. People of high rank 69. In cold blood b. to have happy dreams
d. army personnel Angrily b. deliberately c. To live in illusions
59. To have a jaundiced eye c. excitedly d. slowly d. paradise of idiots
To have fever 70. To give up 81. An axe to grind
b. to have jaundice To stop b. to learn a. To indulge in evil
c. To loose colour c. to continue d. to start conspiracies
d. to be prejudiced 71. Put off b. To catch a fish in disturbed
60. To flog a dead horse a. Cancelled b. postponed water
To whip a dead horse c. advanced d. announced c. To make a personal profit
b. attempt to do the impossible 72. White elephant out of a situation
c. Waste one’s efforts Very huge item d. To aggravate the situation
d. to take advantage of a b. costly but useless possession 82. To bell the cat
weakness c. Very expensive investment a. To tie bell to a cat’s neck
61. To die in harness d. useful material b. To take lead in danger
Premediated murder 73. To take someone for a ride c. To be alert of the enemy
b. dying young in an accident To deceive someone d. To make noise
c. To die while in service b. to give a ride to someone e. 83. Rainy days
d. to be taken by surprise c. To be indifferent a. Late hours of the night
62. To feather one’s nest d. to disclose a secret b. Unlucky times
To make a residential house 74. To beat the bush c. Critical time in any situation
b. something that lasts for a short Wander across the words d. Small hours of the morning
time b. speak in a haphazard manner 84. The alpha and the omega
c. To profit in a dishonest way c. Speak in a round-about manner a. The beginning and the end
d. to take advantage d. make use of irrelevant b. A nice act
63. To steal the show reference c. Assorted items
Disappeared form the show 75. To strain every nerve d. Very costly items
b. won everybody’s praise To make utmost efforts 85. Lay bare
c. Crept into the show b. to feel weak and tired Expose b. take off all clothes
d. stole something from the show c. To be a diligent worker c. destroy d. exploit
64. Turn down d. to be methodical in work 86. Stem from
Sent back 76. A forlorn hope Kill b. induce
b. twisted around c. refused a. A plan which has remote c. originate d. ruin
d. handed over chances of success. 87. Stir up a hornet’s nest
65. To take to one’s heels b. hope of a single person Money laid by b. create trouble
a. To walk slowly b. to run away c. Hope of a silly person c. Neighbourhood
c. to march forward d. Hope about unforeseeable d. well-mannered people
d. to hop and jump fortune 5
88. To get along (d) Deceit from a family member (c) One can leave
To manage to hurts more than being cheated by (d) One is free of
b. to go with strangers imprisonment
c. To leave Q97. The squeaky wheel gets Q103. There’s no such thing as
d. work helplessly the grease a free lunch
89. Make up (a) The most noticeable problems (a) It isn’t possible to get
Get about b. leave are the ones most likely to get something for nothing
c. reveal d. reconcile attention (b) There is no genuine kindness
90. With might and main (b) One unfortunate child always is this world
A big blow b. a hard blow keep getting punished (c) Even a mother will expect
c. With full vigour (c) The person who complains the something for her love
d. penetrating most is hated the most (d) Those who are tempted by free
91. An iron will (d) The favourite child or student things, end up spending more
Strong enemity gets the most attention Q104. Beating around the bush
b. strong determination (a) Not accepting the real issue
c. To try one’s best Q98. Run out of steam and solving minor problems
d. vigilant (a) To lose impetus or enthusiasm (b) To avoid getting to the point of
92. Uphill task (b) To work quickly like a an issue
a. Easy task b. difficult task machine (c) To run around in circles and
c. interesting task (c) To give up easily never accomplishing results
d. peaceful task (d) No more money to spend (d) Avoiding coming face to face
93. To turn the tables Q99. To go for broke with a problem, escaping
a. To expose (a) To risk everything in an all-out Q105. To beat a dead horse
b. To change the situation effort (a) To revive interest in hopeless
completely (b) Failure in relationship or issue
c. To escape partnership (b) A cruel master will expect a
d. To profit in a dishonest way (c) Losing all money in an effort to slave to work even after his death
Q94. Turn a blind eye revive a failing business (c) To extract everything from a
(a) Not able to see the obvious (d) To start again after failing in a resource till it fails
truth business (d) Doing a cruel act
(b) Hide the ugly truth from Q100. To sleep with the fishes Q106. To chew someone out
someone (a) Always be in a dream world (a) To bore someone by talking
(c) Pretend not to notice (b) To make absurd excuses ceaselessly
(d) Stay away from bad habits (c) To sleep peacefully (b) To discourage someone who is
Q95. Up a blind alley (d) To be dead going to start a new venture
(a) Hiding something intentionally (c) Reprimand someone severely
from another person Q101. To go down like a lead (d) To save someone
(b) Not warning a person who is in balloon
danger (a) Losing all the money while Q107. To chip on his shoulder
(c) One can enjoy thrills only if one gambling (a) To have huge responsibilities
takes risk (b) An idea on which one has a lot on one’s shoulders
(d) Following a course of action of hope, but it falls (b) Uniform decorated with stars
that is certain to lead to an (c) Failure in business or venture and medals
undesirable outcome (d) A speech, proposal, or joke (c) Wearing your battle scars like
Q96. Blood is thicker than water that is poorly received medals
(a) Relations are more important (d) Holding a grudge or grievance
than merit Q102. To get one’s walking that readily provokes a fight
(b) All crimes are not equal so papers Q108. To shoot the breeze
punishment for murder is not (a) One has the right to entry (a) To do random acts hoping one
same as that of theft within a country or community will be successful
(c) Family relationships and (b) One is discharged from a (b) To have a casual conversation
loyalties are the strongest and hospital or mental asylum (c) To release stomach gases
most important ones (d) To brag about some mild
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Q109. Get someone’s goat (c) Suddenly C. to be trifled with
(a) To improvise (d) A case of emergency D. to remain idle
(b) To annoy someone 119. A purple weight – 128. Fights shy of –
(c) To do something special for A. a dark spot B. a A. afraid of
someone blemish in otherwise good work B. frightened
(d) To explain something to C. multicolored decoration D. C. avoids from a feeling of mistrust
someone in a very clear way with ornate portion in a literary work D. quarrels bitterly with
details 120. A pyrrhic victory –
A. a victory which is not possible 129. Sink or swim
Q110. Spick and Span B. devastating victory a) Start a swimming training
(a) High and Low C. a victory that brings more loss b) Stay dead or alive
(b) Dark and Light than gains c) Fail or succeed entirely by one’s
(c) Neat and Clean (d) D. a quid pro quo own efforts
Happy and Sad d) To live or die
Q111. The thin end of the wedge 121. A quid pro quo – 130. Know the ropes
(a) In strict vigilance (b) A. Something done in revenge or a) Have a lot of knowledge about
Start of harmful development retaliation B. give up threads
(c) Be aware of the trick C. selfless service b) Remain silent in one’s comfort
(d) Not a worthy possession D. selfish act of zone
Q112. Get your walking papers revenge c) Get involved in an avoiadable
(a) Compromise (b) 122. Under a cloud – fight
Get fired from the job A. experiencing cloudy weather d) Be informed about the details of
(c) To be received gracefully (d) To B. enjoying favourable luck a situation or task
sign on papers C. under suspicion 131. cut the mustard
D. under observation
Q113. Know the ropes 123. Flogging a dead horse-
• Operate in a satisfactory
manner
(a) Unable to understand A. repeating our request
b) Achieve goals in unconventional
(b) Main support B. making him see reason
ways
(c) To understand the details C. beating about the bush
c) Expand the horizon with a
(d) To climb on a rope D. wasting time in useless
broader perspective
Q114. On tiptoe effort
d) Look out for minute details
(a) Greatly excited
132. Vote with one’s feet
(b) To be disappointed
(c) To be in a confusing state 124. Face the music – • Cover a good distance by
(d) To be doubtful A. get finished one feet
Q115. Have kittens B. get reprimanded b) Participate in elections by hook
(a) To pet kittens C. feel sorry and crook
(b) Be worried D. listen to the music c) To show one’s displeasure by
(c) To have a successful outcome 125. Sweeping statement- walking out
(d) To be carefree A. rash statement d) Get engulfed in a lot of activities
Q116. While away B. unpremeditated statement at the same time
(a) Spend time uselessly C. thoughtless statement 133. Bell the cat
(b) To utilize time efficiently D. generalized statements
(c) To be on time 126. To a hair – • Deprived of basic
(d) To be late A. vaguely fundamental rights
Q117. Turn up B. to some extent b) To undertake a risky or
(a) Disappear C. exactly impossible task
(b) Appear D. not the like of c) To behave cruelly with cat
(c) To take a right side d) Love someone’s cat
(d) To get lost 134. Touch and go
Q118. By a long chalk
(a) Majority
127. Let the grass grow under
one’s feet –
• A desired outcome possible
but very uncertain
(b) Occasionally A. to accept responsibility
b) A venture started secretly
B. to engage in useless talk 7
c) Participate in time restraining d) To make peace on a dispute or c) Someone who supports a
activities d) Waste of time disagreement criminal d) A cruel
person
135. A Benjamin’s portion 141. Open Pandora’s Box
• A scientific part • Build momentum to wave

147. Blessing in disguise
b) Leftover part after path for immediate success
a) Something good that isn’t
use b) Ruling out the myths about a
recognized at first
c) A large portion mystery
b) A talented person
d) Curse someone c) To find a source of great
c) A kindhearted person
136. To put one’s hand to troubles and problems
d) Something which was not
plough d) To everyone happy by
expected
distributing the share equally
• Start an agricultural venture 148. Cat got your tongue
b) Take care a lot many things at a) Speechless b)
142. Give cold shoulder
the same time One who talks a lot
c) To participate in a fun event • intentionally ignore c) One who is scared of very small
d) To set to work someone things
b) Had a monstrous fight with d) One who is daring to take risks
137. Reading between the lines someone
a) Nerd’s paradise c) To spread a false rumor about
b) Look for a meaning that is someone 149. Read the riot act
implied rather than explicitly stated d) To accept defeat without even a) To reprimand someone harshly.
c) Be present at the right moment trying b) To learn something
in a meeting formally.
d) Enhance your skill set in an 143. Break the ice c) To ask someone to know the
unconventional way a) Point out someone’s fault rules properly before making a
138. Beating around the bush deliberately comment.
b) Point out distress among a d) To follow the rules strictly.
• Avoid the main topic
specific community 150. Out of the woods
b) To disclose a secret a) Lacking in knowledge.
c) To initiate a social conversation
c) Remove obstacle from your way b) To have passed a dangerous
or interaction
d) Being dedicated towards a phase successfully.
d) To make arrangement for a
greater goal c) To be reduced to a shadow of
feast
144. It takes two to tango one’s former self.
139. To move heaven and earth d) To make something using forest
a) Restrict the movement
• Sway the momentum to turn b) Went on a trip in a group based raw materials.
the table of two
c) To hear rumors about 151. Be in the black
b) To do everything you can to
something or someone a) To be sick. b) To
achieve something
d) Actions and communications get involved in a legal hassle.
c) Rely on preconceived notions to
need more than one person c) To attend a funeral. d) To
get the work done
145. Icing on the cake make more than the expenditure
d) Participate in an unconventional
a) To learn something formally 152. Give stick
way
b) An attractive but inessential a) To help b) To
addition or enhancement. praise
c) To follow the rules strictly c) To punish d) To
140. To pour oil on troubled
d) To make something useful by criticize
waters
using waste products 153. Chew the fat
• To initial conversation with a 146. Devil’s advocate a) To eat tasty food b) To
stranger a) An accomplice in crime chat or gossip for a long time
b) Sideline someone because of b) Someone who presents a c) To work hard d) To
understanding counter-argument engage in a quarrel
c) Spread the existing dispute
154. Bread and butter 8
a) Edible items b) a) Join the Military (b) To fly like a bird or a plane.
Itemized deductions b) Get promoted (c) When an emotion or idea is on
c) Start afresh d) c) Get fired everyone's mind.
Main source of income d) Do the preparatory work for a (d) To be likely to happen.
155. Bury the hatchets task to be accomplished 170. Children should be seen
a) Risk your integrity to get the 163. Ace in the hole and not heard
work done a) A crucial resource that is hidden (a) The voice of children is often
b) Assign significant importance to till its use is required. drowned in company of adults.
someone b) A talented person who is (b) Some children will seek
c) End a conflict and become chained by his circumstances. attention by crying.
friendly d) Kill an enemy c) A person who is considered a (c) Children should not speak in
156. Bed of thorns doyen in his field. the presence of adults.
a) Full of difficulties d) A person whose capabilities are (d) Those children are likable who
b) Extreme patriotism limited to a particular field. dress neatly.
c) Supporting anti-incumbency
movements 164. Run helter-skelter 171. Ease somebody's mind
d) Work half-heartedly towards a a) Risking life for unnecessary (a) Alleviate someone's anxiety.
definite goal adventures (b) Listen to somebody's
157. Back on one’s feet b) Dream about tidy situations grievances.
a) Venturing into different avenues c) Reaching the venue at the last (c) Have the capacity to
b) To be healthy again after moment understand the other person's
sickness d) A carelessly hurried situation thoughts.
c) Portray sophisticated tantrums 165. Throw out of gears (d) Keep thinking about some
d) Early taste of success a) Get excited about unplanned person.
158. Bronx cheer adventures 172. An axe to grind
a) To cheer with vigour b) Lose control overgrowth (a) One cannot cut wood with a
b) To punish someone c) Disturb the working of the blunt axe.
c) To cheer sarcastically existing system d) Speed up the (b) To have important jobs to do.
d) To cheer for an opponent team growth (c) Have an ulterior motive.
recognizing their play (d) A weapon is useful only when it
159. Neck of the woods 166. Turn the tables is sharp.
a) A thickly forested area a) Get into an argument
b) To be in deep trouble b) Reverse the situation 173. At the eleventh hour
c) Just the beginning of something c) Showing aggressive (a) At the last moment
d) A neighbourhood characteristics (b) Very late at night.
d) Disturbing the working of the (c) At a very odd time.
160. Beet red existing system (d) Luckily have sufficient time to
a) To thrash someone mercilessly 167. Quite the thing wrap up things.
b) To be embarrassed or angry a) Very fashionable and popular 174. The nitty-gritty
c) To be saddened by a bitter b) Friendly attitude towards (a) The low level dirty job which is
experience relatives left to the lowermost subordinates.
d) To beat the opponent by a good c) Audacious mind (b) Those with grit and
margin d) Significant importance determination will not be defeated
161. Kitty corner 168. All mouth no trousers (c) The most is important aspects
a) A place where useless stuff is a) A poor man or practical details of a subject or
stored. b) To talk boastfully without any situation
b) A place assigned to someone intention of acting on one’s words (d) Some people are born tough
who is important. c) An empty threat
c) A place that is diagonally d) A responsible man 175. To quit on someone
opposite to the given place. (a) To fire someone from a job.
d) A place that is isolated and (b) To cheat with someone.
located far away. 169. Be in the air (c) To give up on a difficult person.
(a) Harmful gaseous effluents from
162. Get the boot a factory. 9
(d) To stop helping someone, a. Good fortune always follows 187. Be glad to see the back of
especially when, the support is bad; that is the way of fate. (a) Be always welcome whenever
needed. b. An apparent misfortune that you go bad
176. Excuse my French eventually has good results. (b) Talk bad about somebody you
(a) Used to apologize for c. If a curse makes one stronger hate behind their back.
swearing. than it is a blessing. (c) Be happy when a person
(b) Said when one cannot speak d. A life of hardship does wonders leaves.
the language of the other person for a person’s character. (d) Feel happy that you backed off
correctly. 182. A picture paints a thousand from a fruitless plan.
(c) Used to make a flimsy excuse. words. 188. With bated breath
(d) Used when you give up easily. a. An image of a subject conveys (a) In dispute (b) In
its meaning more effectively than anxiety
177. Chicken out a description does. (c) In full detail (d) In
(a) Quickly move from one b. No words can do justice to happy mood
position to another in a game of masterpiece.
chess or war. c. A great poem or script recreates 189. Add insult to injury
(b) Be a lover of non-vegetarian a completer imagery. (a) To further a loss with mockery
delicacies. d. Your mind will create fanciful to worsen an unfavourable
(c) Be easily confused over small images. situation.
issues. 183. To bid defiance (b) A disgrace becomes worse
(d) To decide not to do something a. To disregard recklessly b. To when friends and family disown
because you are too frightened. apologize you.
178. A bad hair day c. To act in a like manner d. To (c) The world usually slanders a
(a) A day which has a bad start will bribe fallen person rather than help him.
eventually become better. (d) A suffering is compounded if
(b) A day on which everything 184. A fool's paradise you are hurt at the same place
seems to go wrong. (a) An average person appears again.
(c) Don't worry over hair loss or smart in company of fools. 190. Tie the knot
else you lose more. (b) A state of happiness based on (a) Get into a fight.
(d) A day when you forget to comb a person's not knowing about (b) Get angry.
your hair. potential trouble. (c) Get more complicated. (d)
(c) A paradise is ruined when fools Get married.
179. A penny for your thoughts enter it.
a. A way of asking what someone (d) Pretending that everything is 191. Easier said than done
is thinking. going fine when actually all is (a) A task which is expected to be
b. Another way of saying being lost. difficult turns out to be easy.
pennywise pound foolish. (b) Intentionally tell some one that
c. An idea is less worth a penny 185. Get on somebody's nerves a difficult task is easy.
unless it is executed successfully. (a) To calm an anxious person. (c) Be more easily talked about
d. Willing to share a secret only at (b) To be an irritant. than put into practice.
a price. (c) Be angry with yourself but take (d) Once a difficult task is done it
out the anger on somebody else. feels easy.
180. All in a day’s work (d) To crack jokes at somebody’s 192. A red rag to a bull
a. Even in routine work one can expense. (a) A few inspirational words can
find instances of fun. 186. Eyebrow raising do wonderful things.
b. Something unusual or difficult (a) Pretend to like something or (b) An object, utterance, or act
accepted as part of someone’s someone even when you dislike. which is certain to provoke
normal routine. (b) Look up in defiance as a show someone.
c. A lot of work which is done in of rebellion. (c) A signal or symbol used to
just one day. (c) A person finally getting due warn a person.
d. Work all day on a job that you punishment. (d) All prepared and waiting for the
love. (d) Something which surprises, signal to s tart.
shocks, or offends people.
181. Blessing in disguise 193. Be under no illusions 10
(a) Not be duped by a cheater. 199. Come True 207. Put a brave face
(b) Get out of a magic spell. a. Pray hard for your wished A To work hard and stay up very
(c) Don't have the habit of b. To happen in the way you had late night
daydreaming. hoped. B To feel very sad
(d) Be fully aware of the true state c. Day dream about success. C To act confident in a difficult
of affairs. d. He finally proved that you were situation
right. D To commit a fraud
200. Catch red-handed 208. Take a back seat
194. Level playing field a. apprehend someone in the A An agreement without conditions
a. A game played where the course of wrongdoing B Enjoy different opportunities at a
weaker side is given an advantage b. Successfully accomplish a single time
to make it a fair fight. difficult C Take a subordinate position
b. A situation in which everyone c. Catch someone with colour on D Worried for frivolous things
has a fair and equal chance of his hands 209. A Hobson’s choice
succeeding. d. Be warned of imminent danger. A Something is better than nothing
c. A game where you progress 201. Spill the beans B To give credit to a disagreeable
level by level. A. To tell people about someone’s person
d. A game which appears unfair secrets B. As a low priority C The only choice
but is actually fair. C. Everyone gets a chance D To sniff something wrong
eventually D. Once in a life-
195. To gird up the loins time 210. To lose ground to
(a) To be unable to decide 202. To feel blue somebody/something
(b) To one's liking A. To work hard and stay up very A. An skeptical person
(c) To be at strife late night B. To keep people at a distance
(d) To prepare for hard work B. To feel very sad C. To interfere in someone’s affairs
196. Evil twin C. To have faith in god D. To lose a sustained
(a) Getting punished for the deeds D. To commit a blunder share/position
of another, person who is just like 203. No strings attached 211. To kick the bucket
you. A. An agreement without A To pass away
(b) An imaginary double conditions B To keep people at a distance
humorously invoke to explain or B. Enjoy different opportunities at C To interfere in someone’s affairs
excuse uncharacteristic or a single time D To lose a sustained
reprehensible behaviour. C. To be judged as acceptable share/position
(c) When two people are alike D. Worried for frivolous things
then one will be good and the 204. A bird in the hand is worth 212. A long face
other evil. two in the bush A Something is better than nothing
(d) To show behaviour which A Something is better than nothing B To look disappointed for
randomly switches between good B To give credit to a disagreeable something
and evil. person C The only choice
C Only just D To sniff something wrong
197. Be in the red D To sniff something wrong 213. Make someone the
(a) Be the top performer. 205. A doubting Thomas scapegoat for something
(b) To be in a loss or debt. A An skeptical person A To make to bear the sins for
(c) Be in the list of people who are B To keep people at a distance others
never invited. C To interfere in someone’s affairs B Enjoy different opportunities at a
(d) Be in the bad books of a D To regret in vain that can’t be single time
person. undone. C Take a subordinate position
198. In cahoots with 206. Pass the buck D Worried for frivolous things
(a) A marriage made in heaven. A To tell people about someone’s
(b) A group of criminals. secrets 214. Icing on the cake
(c) With lot of determination. B To pass the blame A Getting extra than expectations
(d) In an alliance or partnership C Everyone gets a chance B To feel very sad
with eventually C To act confident in a difficult
D Once in a life-time situation 11
D To commit a fraud B To look disappointed for 230. Every dog has its day
215. Keep your chin up something A Almost too late
A To tell people about someone’s C To take short-cuts B As a low priority
secrets D To sniff something wrong C Everyone gets a chance
B To encourage someone in his 223. From the horse’s mouth eventually
bad times A To make to bear the sins for D Once in a life-time
C Everyone gets a chance others 231. die in harness.
eventually B From an authoritative or
D Once in a life-time dependable source • die with honour
216. To poke one’s nose into C Take a subordinate position B) die on a horse back
someone’s affairs D Worried for frivolous things C) die while still working
A More people are required to D) die in the battle field
finish a difficult task 224. On the rocks 232. take people in.
B Scarcely available
C To interfere in someone’s affairs
A. likely to fail
B. To feel very sad • amuse people
B) understand people
D Wining everything coming your C. To act confident in a difficult
way situation C) cheat people
D. To commit a fraud D) accommodate guests
217. Going to the dogs 225. To go overboard 233. rift in the lute.
A) brought about disharmony
A Reaching a bad state A To tell people about someone’s
B Reaching success after much secrets B) brought about a disciplined
efforts B To encourage someone in his atmosphere
C) caused unnecessary worries
C Very annoyed bad times
D) caused a pleasant atmosphere
D To sniff something wrong C To do too much of something
218. A storm in a tea-cup D Once in a life-time
A To see signs of plague epidemic 226. Bend over backwards 234. do not beat about the bush.
B To get back to previous state
without results
A To try very hard to do
something, epically for someone
• put any blame on others
B) pretend to be unaware of the
C To hide oneself B To keep people at a distance
matter
D Worried for frivolous things C To interfere in someone’s affairs
C) approach the matter in a round
D To regret in vain that can’t be
about way
219. A fly in the ointment undone.
D) try to impress me with your
A. To bring good luck 227. A blessing in disguise
arguments
B. To rush for something A. A favourable situation under the
C. To speak indirectly or evasively pretense of an unlucky one
235. making a mountain of a
D. A spoilsport B To give credit to a disagreeable
molehill.
person
220. A leopard can’t/doesn’t
change its spots
C Only just
D To sniff something wrong
• exaggerating
B) boasting
A. Hard to live alone C) taking undue advantage of a
B. Hard to change a character 228. Best of both worlds favourable opportunity
C. Impossible to get success A To win a victory over D) giving great importance to tries
D. A situation of lawlessness B Enjoy different opportunities at a 236. has no bearing
221. Take something with a single time
pinch of salt C To be judged as acceptable • has no relationship with
A Believing something with a D Worried for frivolous things B) is not affected
doubt by
B To keep people at a distance 229. To burn the candle at both C) provides no evidence to
C To interfere in someone’s affairs ends D) has no impact on
D To lose a sustained A To work hard and stay up very 237. take the rough with the
share/position late night smooth.
B To contribute money for a party
222. To cut corners C To have faith in god • be tough in order to be
A Something is better than nothing D To commit a blunder successful 12
B) use pleasant words to make C) at the last minute
things smooth D) when in trouble
• frightened B)
very angry
C) accept unpleasant as well as
C) in a jovial mood D) in
pleasant things
a state of nervous excitement
D) make unpleasant things better
238. came to a head 246. red tape.
255. ended in smoke.
• reached a crisis • accepting bribes
• Fructified gradually
B) settled amicably B) formal procedures
B) came to nothing
C) took a turn for the better D) C) corruption
C) were discarded
resulted in a senseless violence D) dishonesty
D) were partially carried out
239. over head and ears 247. like a fish out of water.
256. turned the tables
A) disappointed B)
• secretly B) openly frustrated • behaved hospitably towards
C) completely D) C) uncomfortable B) hit
sufficiently D) homeless C) created obstacle for
248. backseat driving. D) changed possible defeat into
victory
240. see through the design • teasing others
257. held in camera.
B) offering advice
• learn the aim without responsibility • a secret
B) know the C) interfering in others affairs B) in strict vigilance
antecedents D) being critical of the work being C) not open to the public D)
C) know the secret done by others amidst great security
D) be aware of the trick 249. He has a bee in bonnet. 258. prodigal son
241. to a hair.
A) not at all
• is crazy B) is • given into bad habits
ambitious C) is B) poor and miserly
B) vaguely
overconfident D) is C) extravagant D)
C) to some extent
frustrated step-son
D) exactly
250. hard of hearing.
259. tight corner
• inaudible B) disinterested
242. in a nutshell C) deaf D) • in a closed room
• as objectively as possible
insensitive
251. a real white elephant.
B) in a small house
C) in a difficult situation
B) in a simple and brief manner
D) in a meadow
C) an actual experience described • an expensive one
260. wild goose chase.
vividly B) a big one
D) to take into consideration C) a useless one • fruitful hunting B)
D) a rare one futile search
243. carry the can. 252. chequered career C) ideal seeking D) genuine
effort
• get into trouble • indulged in odd jobs
(261) Leave no stone unturned
B) accept the blame B) a career which helped him
(a) Search for the hidden treasure
C) face the repercussions make lot of money
D) share the responsibility C) a variety of jobs and
(b) Do a futile task
244. It is high time experiences
(c) Be known for achieving a
D) is jobless
• auspicious moment
253. carried off his feet.
tremendous feat
B) desired occasion (d) Try every possible course of
C) appropriate time • became delirious action in order to achieve
D) already late B) danced on his toes something
245. At the eleventh hour C) was dizzy D) 262. I am fed up with his false
A) one hour before twelve was wild with excitement promises.
B) right at the end 254. in a flutter
13
a. to rebuke b. to c. to escape d. to keep
• Furious feel grieved low
b. disgusted c. to assess the situation d. to 276. In a nutshell
c. pleased d. take courage a. in serious trouble b. in
hopeful 269. get a gold star disgrace
263. Many people in our country a. to compliment someone c. in control d. in
like to feather their own nest b. to earn a merit point for doing short
form the money they raise for well
social work. c. to get killed in war 277. A fish out of water
• Provide comforts in one’s
d. to obtain possession of
something • in the absence of something
house
• Enrich oneself by dishonest

270. Donkey’s years
• feeling sick
means • having long ears b. a very
• in unfamiliar circumstances
long time
• Achieve something and be
•
proud of it • c. instantly d. once in ready to die
278. a sea change
a while
• Make one’s family 271. the icing on the cake
• a fast change b. a
comfortable
264. Don’t take it seriously. He • something that delays action radical change
c. a nominal change d. a
was simply pulling your leg.
b. Something that is essential but slow change
• speaking in a harsh tone difficult 279. A stone's throw
a. a short distance b. an easy
c. something that makes one
• playing a joke with someone happy
task
c. a faraway place d. a
• trying to comfort someone
d. something that makes a good
situation even better memorable place
• scolding someone for 272. The whole nine yards

280. a lot on your plate
nothing
• An act of kindness a. having a large meal
b. an enjoyable b. having many responsibilities
265. He has set up his business c. having something which causes
situation
now as he knows the ins and envy
outs of it. • An essential part d. having wealth in abundance
• difficulties b.
d. the entirety of
something
281. a safe pair of hands
usefulness
c. importance d.
273. hit the nail on the head • a person who does many
jobs
details
266. After getting the news of his
• to assess the situation b. a happy person
immediately
promotion, he was in high spirits. b. to make the precisely correct • a person who guards
a. drunk b. joyful point someone
c. to hit someone on the head d. a reliable person
c. hopeful d. mad 282. A hot potato
d. to handle a difficult situation a. an offensive remark b. a tasty
267. A friend is no friend if he 274. get out of hand snack
leaves you in the lurch. a. to act irresponsibly c. a memorable thing d. a
a. make a fool of someone b. to become uncontrollable controversial issue
b. leave someone in a helpless c. to lose courage
condition 283. to leave no stone unturned
c. take advantage of someone d. to be indecisive a. to comprehensively arrange
d. leave for one’s own work 275. to give the slip things
a. to hide b. to hit b. to make all possible efforts
268. Take heart someone 14
c. to completely renovate an old 294. Carry a chip on one's
building • A dangerous person shoulder
d. to fully revise something pretending to be harmless a. Carrying multiple stars over the
produced
• A cunning man in a leather
lapel
b. Entertaining a grudge over a
coat
284. to pigeon hole past event
c. Having a plate inserted to fix the
• to blindly accept someone
290. Flash in the pan
collar bone
d. Moving daintily across rooms
• b. to typecast someone • Gold discovered only once

295. “If it’s not one thing, it’s
another.
c. to call someone names during panning
• An early promise that fails

• when one thing goes wrong.
d. to hurriedly reject someone then another, and another
to materialize
285. to hold a brief for
• Something that offers hope,
• when we entertain one
a. to support someone's cause guest, then there are many
like a light in a tunnel
more coming
b. to write a speech for someone
c. to wait for someone
• Sudden discovery or a
• when we know a cause,
surprise element
then there isn’t another to
291. Keep under one's hat
d. to upset someone's campaign be looked for
(a) Keep all your wealth in your
286. to blow hot and cold

home
(b) To keep something a secret
• when a machine is not
functional, it makes others
a. to exhale heat and inhale cold (c) Steal and hide something
b. to show favour and disfavour also malfunction
(d) Take care of somebody else's
alternately valuables given to you for safe 296. Don't count your chickens
c. to work like bellows and blow air keeping before they hatch’’.
d. to be friendly and unfriendly at 292. Hit the nail on the head
the same time
287. ) Get up on the wrong side • drive a nail into a wall
• do not count on something
that is not going to happen
of the bed
(a) Make a wrong decision and • hurt a person by telling the • do not wish for something
regret it for the rest of the life truth
that has not yet happened
(b) Start the day in a bad mood,
which continues all day long • say or do something exactly • do not count on a good
(c) Have a sleepless night right timing that has not yet
especially due to worries
(d) Suffer an uncomfortable stay at
• punish someone for a
happened
an unfamiliar pl ace
heinous crime
293. Back seat driving
• do not expect something
good to happen
288. to make no bones about
a. to state something clearly
• Commenting on players
297. finding their feet
from the sidelines
b. to make something
unsubstantial • Interfering in affairs without
• beginning to understand the
c. to consume only the fleshy part work and feeling confident
having knowledge
d. to reveal the hidden structure • Instructing husbands over

• getting comfortable and
getting a good salary
289. A wolf in sheep’s clothing the phone about what to
• A celebrity dressed as a
buy • buying and using
commoner • Attempting to teach a cab
comfortable foot wear
• A scholar learning how to

driver how to drive. • making people fall at their
act as the fool
feet, accepting defeat 15
298. Lend me your ears.
• to amuse yourself by doing • to present a counter
• to politely ask for something unpleasant argument just for the sake
of it
someone's hearing-aid
• to dislike yourself for having
•
• to politely ask for done something unpleasant
to present an argument in
favor of a well-known evil
someone's speakers
man
303. Caught red-handed
• to politely ask for
•
someone's full attention • To discover a murderer
to represent an accused in
a murder trial
using the clues
• to politely ask for • to represent the devil as an
someone's headphones • To catch a thief who steals advocate in witch trials
red paints 309. get a taste of your own
299. Get down to brass tacks
• To catch someone doing
medicine
• come back to the tracks and something illegal • be given the medicine
start again meant for others
• To try to arrest someone
•
• become angry about without any evidence be treated by the same
doctor
something that is not done 304. Always a bridesmaid never
• start taking up the most

a bride
a. Someone who always comes
• be given the same
treatment that you have
important facts of a situation second
given to others
• examine the thumb tacks
b. Someone who is born unlucky
c. Someone who fulfills his or her • make, taste and take
used to fix a notice potential medicines for others
d. Someone who does not
300. Go against the grain. deserve to win 310. Off and on
• Something that is ugly and
305. It's Greek to me
a. incomprehensible b.
• Periodically
unpopular 2. Immediately
incredible
3. Rarely
• Something in conflict with c. intangible
inevitable
d.
4. Seldom
one's value system
306. to give someone the cold
• Something that we can shoulder
311. got the green light
1. Got energy and motivation to do
accept with difficulty
• ignore or show indifference something
• Something done
• deny someone comforting
2. Got the work started
3. Got fired for doing something
deliberately
301. To beat a dead horse clothes
4. Got permission to go ahead
• A significant effort • serve cold meat to with something
someone 312. looking for a needle in a
haystack.
b. A futile effort
c. A deliberate effort
• bury someone in freezing 1. Making a big deal of a small
cold thing
D. A joint effort 2. Doing something impossible
307. put one's cards on the table 3. Doing something secretly
302. Bite the bullet
a. to be able to continue
• to restrain yourself from b. to be honest
c. to accept defeat
4. Doing something unimportant
doing something unpleasant
d. to deal a game of cards 313. took heart.
• to force yourself to do 308. be the Devil’s advocate 1. Gathered courage
something unpleasant
16
2. Felt depressed 4. blamed his companion
3. Overcame problems • honest and frank 330. getting out of hand
1. not growing fast enough
4. Acted promptly b. exceptionally talented
314. with open arms. c. bold and reckless 2. not in control anymore
1. Warmly 2. d. smart and deceptive 3. going to be handled soon
Honourably 323. close shave.
3. Harmoniously 4. Promptly a. to lose all possessions 4. can be passed on to someone
. b. to have no livelihood else
315. Up in arms c. nothing to eat
1. to be angry 2. to be d. a narrow escape 331. To be thrown in at the deep
nervous end
3. to be defensive 4. to 324. to die in harness 1. need to do one thing at a time
be rude • to continue occupation till 2. try to do too many things at the
same time
death
316. Work against the clock 2. to lead a life of comfort 3. unable to do the given work
4. learn to do the difficult things
• work with concentration 3. to live in perpetual slavery
too soon
4. to keep one's belongings safe
2. work against all problems 325. too many irons in the fire.
332. The festival expenses are
3. work in great hurry • She had too many clothes bound to ______ in my pocket.
to iron 1. be out of the blue
4. work late in the night 2. She was involved in many 2. give a clean chit
317. Run around in circles activities 3. be upfront
1. to keep doing something 3. She had made a lot of risky 4. make a dent
without achieving much investments
2. to keep running to set a record 4. She was suffering from many 333. To read between the lines
3. to work excessively hard by ailments
keeping two jobs • to understand the implied
4. to remain busy with your work 326. for good. meaning
318. Left out in cold 2. to completely misunderstand
• to be ignored 2. to
• for a while the meaning
2. for new 3. to read with great difficulty
stand out opportunities 4. to critically analyse a piece of
3. to be indecisive 4. to 3. for better income 4. writing
be criticized forever 334. To blaze a trail
327. fell flat.
319. Bed of roses
• could not be heard clearly
• to initiate something new
1. An unforgettable moment 2. A
state of perplexity 2. appealed to the sentiments of 2. to act impulsively
3. An enjoyable state 4. A the audience 3. to set fire to something
difficult situation
320. Make a beeline for
• impressed a lot
4. to complete a project
4. failed to make an impact
1. Make a line for honey 335. the last straw;.
328. carried the day
2. Go for freebies 1. she picked the last option
3. Stand in a queue 4. Go • acted as hosts available for her
straight to 2. won a victory 2. last straw available for anyone
321. Touch and go 3. made a guest appearance to pick up
1. Unchanging 2. 4. participated 3. final irritant that made the
Undoubted 329. made a clean breast of it. situation unbearable
3. Unimportant 4. 1. confessed his crime 4. only one straw was available for
Uncertain drinking the juice
2. asked for a fresh shirt 336. to steal her brother's
322. above board. 3. took off his shirt thunder
17
1. take away her brother's 2.be very embarrassed
opportunities for jobs 3.be very angry
2. pick up her brother's lucky 343) Work against the clock 4.attack fiercely
charms to win prizes 1. work late in the night
3. get a big reward from her 2. work against all problems 351. walk the tight rope
brother for her achievement 3. work in great hurry 1. be very nervous
4. get more recognition than her 4. work with concentration 2. be very cautious
brother for their success 3. be well trained
4. be an expert
337. through thick and thin. 344. Playing with fire
1. when there was a lot of work to 1.taking a grave risk 352. the sword of Damocles
be done 2.lighting candies 1.strict rules and regulations
2. in times of good and bad 3.smoking a cigarette 2.an ill omen of death
fortune 4.provoking the crowd 3.a constant threat
3. on occasions when he had a lot 4.threat of physical harm
of money
4. even though he has put on 345. All ears. 353. through thick and thin.
weight 1.very attentive 1.under all circumstances
338. Be left in the lurch 2.talking loudly 2.in happy moments
1. be tired of doing the same thing 3.covering their ears 3.in difficult times
over and over again 4.making a lot of noise 4.in different weathers
2. keep repeating something till it 354. ended in smoke.
is accepted 1.exceeded the budget
3. be deserted when one is in 346. Swollen-headed. 2.was delayed
trouble 1.well-connected 3.yielded no result
4. be sent to do work which one 2.unwell 4.was successfully completed
doesn't enjoy 3.conceited
339. Go down in flames 4.famous 355. keep the wolf from the
1. fail completely door.
2. get hit by a burning cracker 1.avoid starvation
3. get completely burnt 347. Out of the woods. 2.live on charity
4. crash land an aeroplane 1.discharged from hospital 3.keep wild animals away
2.released from prison 4.be safe in her house
340. Looking for a needle in a 3.out of danger 356. smelt a rat.
haystack. 4.out of the forest 1.detected something wrong
1. Doing something impossible 2.felt very pleased
2. Making a big deal of a large 3.became complaisant
thing 348. Speaks volumes 4.behaved arrogantly
3. Doing something secretly 1. gives enough proof
4. Doing something unimportant 2. boasts a lot 357. a square peg in a round
3. publically announces hole
4. showers praise 1.in a favourable situation
341. Off and on 2.unhappy and regretful
1. Rarely 3.a misfit in the environment
2. Seldom 349. put the cart before the 4.in a financial crisis
3. Immediately horse.
4. Periodically 1.perform many task 358. cut to the quick
simultaneously 1.imprisoned
2.postpone till the last moment 2.severely punished
342) Left out in cold 3.do things spontaneously 3.hurt intensely
1. to be ignored 4.do last things first 4.dismissed
2. to be criticised
3. to stand out 350. blow his top 359. bolt from the blue
4. to be indecisive 1.dismiss from job 1.a thunderstorm 18
2.an unexpected disaster 1.go to sleep 2. Promptly
3.a windfall 2.calm down 3. Warmly
4.an ominous warning 3.try to understand 4. Harmoniously
4.do a good job
360) Lend an ear 377. took heart
1.to pay attention to 369) Give someone the cold 1. Gathered courage
2.to not make trouble shoulder 2. Felt depressed
3.to force someone to listen 1.ignore someone 3. Overcame problems
4.to not tell someone something 2.give away a secret 4. Acted promptly
3.do something pointless
361) On tenterhooks 4.pamper someone 378. to his heart’s content
1.unhappy 1.only upto his legs
2.angry 370) Pull someone’s leg 2.till he was completely sick
3.anxious 1.trust someone 3.as much as he wanted to
4.happy 2.joke with someone 4.avoiding getting to wet
362) Lock, stock and barrel 3.get upset with someone
1.immediately 4.tell someone a secret 379) been nipped in the bud
2.partly 1.encouraged strongly
3.rarely 371) Actions speak louder than 2.changed completely
4.completely words 3.dropped at an early stage
1.take up a task that you cannot 4.included somewhere else
363) In the pink finish
1.in pink dress 2.what you do is more important 380) in the running
2.in the limelight than what you say 1.contesting the seat.
3.in a happy mood 3.do something without planning 2.teaching yoga
4.in good health 4.look for solution in the wrong 3.giving speeches
364) Out of the woods place 4.jogging everyday
1.no longer in trouble
2.no longer in sight 372) Get out of hand 381) turned a deaf ear
3.no longer famous 1.get out of control 1.acknowledged
4.no longer young 2.to complete a task 2.neglected
3.give up something 3.accepted
365) Butterfly in the stomach 4.get upset 4.presented
1.being excited
2.being nervous 373) Costs an arm and a leg 382) Handle with kid gloves
3.being angry 1.easy to obtain 1. to show someone your
4.being hungry 2.rarely available creativity
3.nothing to lose 2. to accomplish something too
366) Lead someone by the nose 4.very expensive ambitious
1.to do the right thing 3. to remove all hurdles to start
2.to force someone to take the 374) At daggers drawn something
blame 1.deceiving somebody 4. to treat someone with extreme
3.to dominate someone 2.without hope care
4.to quarrel with someone 3.friendly with each other
4.bitterly hostile 383) Run around in circles
367) Couch potato 1. to remain busy with your work
1.a person who sleeps all day 375) To play ducks and drakes 2. to keep running to set a record
2.a person who watches too much 1.to use recklessly 3. to work excessively hard by
television 2.to change places keeping two jobs
3.a person who remains relaxed 3.to be friendly 4. to keep doing something
and calm 4.to act cleverly without achieving much
4.a person who is simple in nature
376. with open arms 384) Up in arms
368) Pull yourself together 1. Honourably 1. to be angry 19
2. to be rude 1. smart and deceptive 401) To be thrown in at the deep
3. to be nervous 2. honest and frank end
4. to be defensive 3. bold and reckless 1. learn to do the difficult things
4. exceptionally talented too soon
385) At the drop of a hat 2. need to do one thing at a time
1. Instantly 394) made off 3. unable to do the given work
2. Normally 1. squandered 4. try to do too many things at the
3. Frequently 2. ran away with same time
4. Usually 3. discovered
4. transferred 402) To read between the lines
386) Make a beeline for 1. to completely misunderstand
1. Make a line for honey 395) for good. the meaning
2. Go straight to 1. for better income 2. to read with great difficulty
3. Stand in a queue 2. for new opportunities 3. to critically analyse a piece of
4. Go for freebies 3. for a while writing
4. forever 4. to understand the implied
387) Till the cows come home meaning
1. For a large part 396) fell flat
2. For a long, long time 1. failed to make an impact 403) To blaze a trail
3. In the evening 2. impressed a lot 1. to initiate something new
4. Till the work is finished 3. appealed to the sentiments of 2. to set fire to something
the audience 3. to complete a project
388) Touch and go 4. could not be heard clearly 4. to act impulsively
1. Unimportant
2. Undoubted 397) had too many irons in the 404) A dark horse
3. Uncertain fire. 1. an unknown genius
4. Unchanging 1. She had made a lot of risky 2. a horse of a fine breed
investments 3. a well kept secret
389) Bed of roses 2. She was suffering from many 4. an expected outcome
1. A state of perplexity ailments
2. An unforgettable moment 3. She was involved in many 405) Of the first water
3. An enjoyable state activities 1. of favorable opinion
4. A difficult situation 4. She had too many clothes to 2. of ancient origin
iron 3. of the best quality
390) a close shave. 4. of no significance
1. to have no livelihood 398) to die in harness
2. a narrow escape 1. to keep one's belongings safe 406) To make castles in the air
3. nothing to eat 2. to live in perpetual slavery 1. to be very ambitious
4. to lose all possessions 3. to continue occupation till death 2. to create impossible dreams or
4. to lead a life of comfort hopes
391) in the teeth of tough 3. to accomplish difficult tasks
resistance. 399) made a clean breast of 4. to show signs of cowardice
1. in a state of uncertainty 1. confessed his crime
2. in direct opposition to 2. took off his shirt 407) steal her brother's thunder
3. in collaboration with 3. blamed his companion 1. take away her brother's
4. in a short span of time 4. asked for a fresh shirt opportunities for jobs
2. get more recognition than her
392) at sea 400) Come rain or shine brother for their success
1. in shock 1. when it does not rain 3. get a big reward from her
2. confused 2. in the monsoon brother for her achievement
3. sure 3. whatever happens 4. pick up her brother's lucky
4. committed 4. in bad weather charms to win prizes
393) above board 408) through thick and thin. 20

1. when there was a lot of work to 1 to have talent in gardening 2 enjoy the harmony
be done 2 to be envious 3 get appreciation
2. on occasions when he had a lot 3 to be angry 4 face the criticism
of money 4 to have talent in painting
3. even though he has put on 424) Pass the hat
weight 416) To grease the palm 1 to sell something
4. in times of good and bad 1 to give support 2 to collect money
fortune 2 to bribe someone 3 to play a game
3 to cheat someone 4 to avoid work
409) the last straw 4 to give a massage
1. she picked the last option 425) As the crow flies
available for her 417) To bark up the wrong tree 1 to be uncertain
2. only one straw was available for 1 to be wrong about the reason for 2 a long winding path
drinking the juice something 3 the shortest route
3. last straw available for anyone 2 to bury money under a tree and 4 to be directionless
to pick up forget the place
4. final irritant that made the 3 to be mistaken about the name 426) In a pickle
situation unbearable of a tree 1 in great pain
4 to eat an unpalatable fruit by 2 in jubiliation
410) Be left in the lurch mistake 3 in trouble
1. be tired of doing the same thing 4 in deep sorrow
over and over again 418) To take the bull by the
2. be deserted when one is in horns 427) Red letter day
trouble 1 to face danger boldly 1 a very special day
3. be sent to do work which one 2 to escape unhurt 2 a very hot day
doesn't enjoy 3 to act foolishly 3 a frightful day
4. keep repeating something till it 4 to enjoy risky sports 4 a very cold day
is accepted
419) Gift of the gab 428) Through thick and thin
411) Go down in flames 1 receive a precious gift 1 to be scared of small dangers
1. crash land an aeroplane 2 achieve sudden greatness 2 passing through a thick forest
2. get hit by a burning cracker 3 have the ability to adapt 3 support under all circumstances
3. fail completely 4 have the talent to speak well 4 to be hard- hearted in times of
4. get completely burnt loss
420) Turn a deaf ear
412) Feather your own nest 1 to pay attention
1 make money unfairly 2 to listen carefully 429) Rule the Roost
2 win a competition 3 to make someone deaf 1 to make all the decisions
3 be in a comfortable position 4 to pay no heed 2 to be prosperous but generous
4 disturb others in their work 3 to frequently pick a quarrel
421) Take to task 4 to blindly follow others
413) Be an old hat 1 to assign work
1 an superstitious 2 to rebuke 430) At arm’s length
2 be outdated 3 to praise 1 checking the length of fabric
3 be crazy 4 to give an award 2 as close as one can touch
4 be foolish 3 avoiding too much closeness
422) Have one’s hands full 4 using one’s arm to measure
414) Head in the clouds 1 to be very rich length
1 to daydream 2 to be very clumsy
2 to be very tall 3 to be very busy 431) Acid test
3 to be very lazy 4 to be very generous 1 a malicious way of taking
4 to feel giddy revenge
423) Face the music 2 a test that shows how to harm
415) Green Thumb 1 face the enemy someone 21
3 proof that an attack has been 438) Put your best foot forward 4 let someone else deal with the
made 1 take care to dress well problem
4 definitive proof of truth or 2 walk very cautiously
falsehood 3 try as hard as one can 446) Get a taste of your own
4 check every step medicine
432) Dark horse 1.make, taste and take medicines
1 someone who is fond of horse 439) At snail’s pace for others
racing 1 do something very carefull 2.be treated by the same doctor
2 some who has a wheatish 2 be very persistent 3.be given the medicine meant for
complexion 3 do something very slowly others
3 someone who breeds race 4 keep your moves secret 4.be given the same treatment
horses that you have given to others
4 someone who unexpectedly 440) Beat around the bush
succeeds 1 avoid the topic 447) Be the Devil’s advocate
2 hide behind a bush 1.to present a counter argument
433) Hand in glove 3 make excuses just for the sake of it
1 working together in the same 4 accept defeat 2.to present an argument in favor
office of a well-known evil man
2 wearing gloves while working 441) Make no headway 3.to represent the devil as an
3 in partnership for something 1 check if the head can pass advocate in witch trials
dishonest through 4.to represent an accused in a
4 doing work in the garden 2 unable to progress ahead murder trial
3 unable to overtake anyone
434) Late in the day 4 forced to fix a new goal 448) Put one’s card on the table
1 too old to work 1.to be able to continue
2 too ripe to eat 442) Make short work of 2.to deal a game of cards
3 too dark to see anything something 3.to be honest
4 too delayed to be of any use 1 reduce the size 4.to accept defeat
2 dispose of quickly
435) Draw a blank 3 edit carefully 449) It’s Greek to me
1 be unsuccessful 4 shorten some dress 1.incomprehensible
2 be happy about something 2.intangible
3 be unable to sketch 443) In a nutshell 3.inevitable
4 be luck in a game 1 add nuts into something 4.incredible
2 put everything in a shell
436) Bolt from the blue 3 packed very tightly 450) To give someone the cold
1 winning after losing a game 4 express very briefly shoulder
many times 1.dry someone comforting clothes
2 something sudden that happens 444) Be an open book 2.ignore or show indifference
unexpectedly 1 one about whom it is easy to 3.serve cold meat to someone
3 someone who runs fast and wins know everything 4.bury someone in freezing cold
a race 2 one who advises others to be
4 locking the doors to keep the frank and unsecretive 451) bell the cat
rain out 3 one who is fond of reading even 1.tame some animals
when travelling 2.warm the owners
437) Left- handed compliment 4 one who has written an 3.do the impossible task
1 praise that is given directly examination without preparation 4.ring the bells regularly
2 insulting someone in front of
others 445) Cross the bridge 452) is a hard nut to crack,
3 insulting remark appearing as 1 deal with something only when 1.involves breaking nuts
praise necessary 2.is not interesting enough
4 making fun of someone to tease 2 not even think about the problem 3.is difficult to solve
them 3 not deal with the problem at all 4.needs a lot of work
22
453) run into rough weather 4. off the record
1.experienced difficulties • To be an irritant
2.brought cool breeze and rains 461) For a long time he kept his (b) To lose confidence
3.become stronger and firmer wife in the dark about the true (c) To become very sensitive; cry
4.become pleasant and cordial nature of his job. easily
1. in high position (d) To become very strong
454) build castles in the air 2. in a dark place emotionally
1.make unfaithful friends 3. in ignorance
2.talk irresponsibly 4. in a locked room 469) To take French leave
3.have unrealistic ideas 1. Acknowledge the host
4.make unplanned buildings 462) Pie in the sky 2. Leave with written permission
1. something very small 3. Welcome the host
455) hit the sack 2. something not possible 4. Leave without any intimation
1.Left work 3. difficult to find
2.went to bed 4. an easy situation 470) A hard nut to crack
3.accepted defeat 1. Easily disappointed
4.kicked the sack 463) sell like hot cakes 2. Not restrained
1. to face hardship 3. Easily encouraged
456) face the music. 2. to sell quickly 4. A difficult problem
1.accept the blame 3. to agree fully
2.put on earphones 4. to deal with a problem 471) On shank's mare
3.listen to the songs 1. On foot
4.sing popular songs 464) In the same boat 2. On an elephant
1. at the centre of attention 3. On a bicycle
457) The trouble makers took to 2. in a superior position 4. On a lion
their heels when they saw the 3. in the same situation
police coming. 4. in disgrace 472) A snake in the grass
1. hid themselves 1. A good friend
2. ran away 465) Now that Mr. Krishna Murthy 2. A secret enemy
3. faced them boldly has retired from the company, his 3. A well-wisher
4. prepared to fight daughter is ______. 4. Difficult to find
1. in the doghouse
458) When Rahul told everyone 2. in the driver’s seat 473) Spill the beans
that he had resigned his job, all 3. in the lap of luxury 1. Waste money
the members in the family were at 4. in the pink 2. Perform magic
their wits’ end . 3. Give away a secret
1. very serious 466) Rohit was ______ when he 4. Work hard
2. quite angry took important decisions without
3. quite perplexed consulting the family. 474) Blow one's own trumpet
4. absolutely satisfied 1. cutting the red tape 1. Condemn others
2. told to get a new lease of life 2. Follow others
459) full of beans 3. in the same boat 3. Praise oneself
1. being upset 4. told to fight his own battles 4. Be self-reliant
2. lively and energetic himself
3. full of crazy ideas 475) Dead heat
4. in good health 467) Radha is unable to continue 1. Close contest that ends in a tie
working in this office. Hard work is 2. A strong heat wave
460) This is strictly ______ but ______ on her health. 3. A deadly blast of hot air
some changes are going to 1. making her meet both ends 4. Strong opposition to one's ideas
happen in the company in the 2. blowing hot and cold
near future. 3. keeping an eye 476) Back to square one
1. off the rails 4. taking a toll on 1. Draw a square
2. off the key 2. Come to the original point
3. off the mark 468) Get on the nerves 3. Move ahead 23
4. Neglect something 2. To make a bad situation worse 2. To consider someone inferior
3. Simplify the problem 3. To be full of guilt
477) To throw a fit 4. Calm down the situation 4. To look down from a height
1. Become unconscious
2. Faint and fall down 486) Hobson's Choice 494) Keep abreast of
3. Express extreme anger 1. To be in an aggressive mood 1. Keep ahead of
4. Caution someone about fitness when facing a challenge 2. Keep oneself updated
2. To exercise the choice to 3. Keep up the good work
478) The bee’s knees surrender before the enemy 4. Keep a watch on
1. Problematic 3. To challenge an unworthy
2. Extraordinary opponent 495) Give a piece of one's mind
3. Observant 4. An apparently free choice where 1. To share one's ideas
4. Foolish there is no real alternative 2. To donate something valuable
3. To rebuke someone strongly
479) Hold water 487) Chicken-hearted 4. To advise someone
1. To be busy 1. Selfish
2. To be valid 2. Generous 496) Come to the point
3. To be fickle 3. Miserly 1. To speak plainly about the real
4. To be deep 4. Cowardly issue
2. To get reconciled to something
480) Bring to light 488) By and by 3. To unravel a mystery
1. Praise in public 1. Suddenly 4. To meet at a designated place
2. Cheer someone 2. By any means
3. Reveal clearly 3. Gradually 497) The people were scared
4. Brighten up 4. On the whole because the burglar was "at
large".
481) A bed of roses 489) See eye to eye 1. very dangerous
1. A valley full of flowers 1. See clearly 2. very famous
2. An easy and happy situation 2. Be suspicious 3. not caught
3. A pleasant perfume 3. Stare at someone 4. behind bars
4. A difficult path 4. Agree with someone
498) Cut and dried
482) A close-fisted person 490) Pull a fast one 1. Dead and gone
1. A miserly person 1. Progress fast 2. Badly hurt
2. A strong person 2. Take quick action 3. Very old
3. A cruel person 3. Trick someone 4. Already decided
4. A kind person 4. Believe someone easily
499) Make off with
483) To flog a dead horse 491) Like a dying duck in a 1. To understand
1. To accept the challenge thunderstorm 2. To run away
2. To make the best use of 1. Daring 3. To discover
resources 2. Confident 4. To transfer
3. To complete the work 3. Dejected
4. To waste the effort 4. Comfortable 500) Kill two birds with one
stone
484) To take the bull by the 492) To paddle one's own canoe 1. To plan two murders
horns 1. To act in a childish way simultaneously
1. To handle difficulties 2. Depend on oneself 2. To be an expert shooter
2. To murder someone 3. To exercise hard 3. To try something impossible
3. To surrender to the enemy 4. To take rest 4. To achieve two results with a
4. To speak arrogantly single effort
493) Look down upon
485) To add fuel to the fire. 1. To look for something under 501) The acid test
1. Exploit someone ground 24
1. A fact, event or situation that (a) To be advantageous at the (c) Enthusiastic (d)
proves something time of difficulty Afraid to speek frankly
2. A critical situation or crisis (b) To maintain under all
3. An unpleasant or offensive test circumstances (517) By fits and starts
4. Throwing acid on someone’s (c) To blame the other party (a) Occasionally (b) Totally
face (d) To put a difficulty in the way of (c) Finally (d)
progress Irregularly
502) Blind alley (509) At loggerheads (518) Chicken-hearted
1. A state of deep thought (a) To suffer (a) Coward
2. A person who comes to meet (b) In conflict with someone (b) Short tempered
occasionally (c) To face tough competition (c) Composed (d)
3. A situation in which no further (d) To be in do or die situation Bold
progress can be made (519) Red letter day
4. Taking first step after (510) Adam's ale (a) Starting day (b)
somebody’s approach (a) Gift (b) Food Holiday
(c) Water (d) (c) Significant day
503) To take a back seat Belongings (d) Ending day
1. To go through a short but (511) At one's wits end
unpleasant period of time (a) A man of ability (520) To have a finger in every
2. To lecture or criticise the person (b) At the last moment pie
who is actually in control of (c) To get puzzled (a) To Fight with everybody
something (d) Undecided controversy (b) To be involved in a large and
3. To be less successful in one’s (512) To go to somebody's varied number of activities or
efforts head enterprises
4. To become less important or to (a) To have a huge ego (b) To (c) To make fun of everybody
give up control over things complain to the highest authority (d) To leave every job
(c) To make someone dizzy or unfinished
504. A wild goose chase slightly drunk (521) To make up one's mind
(a) Fruitful search (d) To make the person think that (a) To be prepared for
(b) Timely search they are very important that makes unfavourable outcomes
(c) Useless search (d) them less pleasant person (b) To make a decision; decide
Wrong decision (c) To overcome intense
(505) A moot point (513) To make amends grief
(a) Agreeable (b) (a) To make new friends (d) To psyche oneself into
Disputed (b) To feel guilty for something you believing that the task at hand is
(c) Unclear have not done not
(d) Unknown (c) To compensate impossible
(506) Will-o-the wisp (d) To make flimsy excuses
(a) Something that is impossible to (514) Go for a song (522) Spick and Span
get or achieve. (a) One's favourite music (a) High and low (b)
(b) To keep off an unwanted and (b) Happy go lucky attitude Dark and light
undesirable person. (c) Sold cheaply (c) Neat and clean (d)
(c) To spend recklessly. (d) Something which is Happy and sad
(d) Accept or leave the offer. prohibitively expensive (523) To draw the longbow
(507) To go through fire and (a) To nullify (b) To
water (515) Make an ass out of exaggerate
(a) To scold someone (a) Cause someone or oneself to (c) To underrate
(b) To experience many dangers in look foolish or stupid (d) To demarcate
order to achieve something (b) Work very hard like a donkey (524) All agog
(c) To act without restraints (c) Be smart but act dumb (a) Avoid (b) Contentment
(d) Something which hurts (d) Make a mistake (c) Amazed (d)
(516) Mealy-mouthed Unsystematically
(508) To put a spoke in one's (a) Ill-tempered (b)
wheel Soft-spoken (525) Not to mince matters 25
(a) To be at ease (c) Be aware of the trick (a) To act bravely
(b) To not confuse others (d) Not a worthy possession (b) To act like a fool
(c) To not interfere in others affairs (c) To have a selfish motive
(d) To speak out politely (535) To accept the gauntlet (d) To take risk
(526) Live from hand to mouth (a) To accept challenge (542) Bear the palm
(a) Filthy rich people (b) To accept defeat (a) To face the consequences
(b) To be dependent on (c) To accept what is written in fate (b) To meet death
others (d) To be able to grasp the hidden (c) To be able to predict future
(c) To have enough money to live meaning (d) To win
on and nothing extra (536) Pillar to post (543) To give the devil his due
(d) Living in miserable conditions. (a) Main support of an object (a) To punish the wrong person
(b) One place to another (b) To give credit to even a
(527) To face the music (c) To be reluctant notorious person
(a) To bear the consequences (d) To incite others (c) To let the enemy learn the
(b) To disparage someone lesson on his own
(c) To be hard of hearing (537) Hobson's choice (d) To stand in the way of the devil
(d) To enjoy a musical (a) To choose first in row (544) To hit the nail on the head
concert (b) To make a careful choice (a) To take out frustration by
(528) To steal a march (c) No real choice at all beating a person
(a) To act in a foolish way (d) To seek all favourable (b) To make a wrong decision
(b) To break something alternatives to choose from (c) To find exactly the right
(c) To outshine answer
(d) To see a hidden meaning (538) To Have bitten off more (d) To unwittingly fall into a trap
(529) In a jiffy than you can chew
(a) Fail to win appreciation (a) To eat voraciously and then fall (545) On thin ice
(b) In an appropriate manner sick (a) To keep failing after repeated
(c) Something that is done very (b) To behave disrespectfully efforts
quickly (d) To fall in love towards elders and then repent (b) To endure a harsh winter
the (c) To keep one's cool even in a
(530) Herculean task act tough situation
(a) Important task (c) To have tried to do something (d) In a precarious or risky
(b) Motivating which is too difficult situation
(c) Optional to do (d) To have missed a golden
(d) Very difficult task opportunity and after that willing to (546) To have something on the
(531) On tenterhooks put twice the effort to recover the brain
(a) Flattery (b) n loss (a) To be obsessed with
a disorganized manner something
(c) In anxious suspense (539) Out of print (b) To be ready with an immediate
(d) Speak quickly (a) Not able to print due to being smart witty reply
(532) Ended in a fiasco short on paper (c) To unable to solve a
(a) A complete failure (b) A (b) A book no longer available particularly difficult philosophical
successful event from the publisher problem
(c) Changed one completely (d) (c) Intentionally not mention some (d) To think wistfully about past life
Twisted around items in the article or book
(d) All publishers refuse to publish (547) Not one's cup of tea
(533) Sow wild oats your book (a) To stop having breakfast
(a) To make someone fool (540) Kick the bucket (b) To accept defeat even before
(b) To make space to red (a) Loose temper (b) To attempting to take up the
(c) To take revenge delay a little longer challenge
(d) To waste time by doing foolish (c) To die (d) To meet (c) to be satisfied with less
things with an accident (d) Not one's choice or
(534) The thin end of the wedge preference
(a) In strict vigilance (b) (541) An axe to grind
Start of harmful development (548) In bad taste 26
(a) Not suitable or offensive (c) To quarrel over trifles (a) Scolding the one who is
(b) To be a bad cook (d) To keep away from extreme innocent.
(c) To have a poor choice of poverty (b) Expecting a favour from a
fashion style heartless person.
(d) To express honest harsh (555) Make one's flesh creep (c) Looking in the wrong place.
opinion about someone or (a) To confuse someone (d) Requesting but in an arrogant
something (b) To flatter someone manner.
(549) Once and for all (c) To abuse someone
(a) Now and for the last time; (d) To frighten someone (563) Call it a day
finally (556) Damp squib (a) To start a job wishing for
(b) To be successful in the first (a) Complete failure success.
attempt (b) Complete knowledge (b) To take a break or a holiday.
(c) To do a charitable act for the (c) To motivate (c) Assign different days to
benefit of everybody (d) To squander money different tasks.
(d) To speak for the majority (557) Rise like a phoenix (d) To declare the end of a task.
(a) Something memorable (b)
(550) To heave a sigh of relief Time to answer for one\'s action (564) Get the message
(a) To become very tired with (c) To become successful again (a) Understand what is implied by
routine or boring work (d) To make people happy a remark or action
(b) To suddenly feel very happy (b) Communicate using a secret
because something unpleasant (558) In black and white language
has not happened or has ended (a) Be colour blind (c) Find it difficult to understand a
(c) To Feel extremely sad over (b) Not able to appreciate the finer different language
someone else's misfortune things in life (d) Fire someone from a job
(d) To Feel silent anger over real (c) Be excessively prejudiced (565) Keep at bay
or perceived injustice against something or someone (a) Keep your problems to
(d) very clear choice that causes yourselves
(551) To be on cloud nine no confusion (b) to control something and
(a) To extremely happy (559) Out of date prevent it from causing you
(b) To feely lucky (a) Not have time; very busy problems
(c) To experience the feeling of (b) Not stick to the schedule (c) Not share a secret
being intoxicated (c) Fail to find a partner (d) Maintain a long distance
(d) To make one last attempt (d) Old-fashioned relationship
(552) Give somebody a ring (560) It goes without saying (566) To go off the air
(a) Propose marriage (a) To Silently bear the injustice (a) To remove ventilator of a
(b) Inform about the death of a (b) Something which is implied to patient on his death bed
loved one be obvious (b) To not eat food for a long
(c) Call someone on the telephone (c) There is no point in doing period of time
(d) Trap somebody in a difficult something after you are told to do (c) To stop broadcasting a radio or
relationship it TV program
(d) Break long relationship with (d) To waste time on silly or trivial
(553) Learn by heart someone things.
(a) To memorize something (567) To make a fuss about
(b) Love something terribly (a) To be extremely delighted
(c) Learn a lesson by making a (b) To work hard for eventual
mistake 561. To let someone off success
(d) Learn to control or hide your (a) To let someone fall (b) To (c) To be very strict or have very
true feelings leave someone in his present high standards
(554) To wrangle over an ass's state (d) An excessive display of
shadow (c) To release someone from attention or activity
(a) To waste money over trifles blame (d) To refuse to answer
(b) To punish a person severely for (562) Barking up the wrong tree (568) To keep the wolf from the
his arrogance door 27
(a) Avoid starvation (b) (a) Show extreme level of cruelty
Crack the deal especially to animals. Q581. Tempt providence
(c) Entry prohibited (d) (b) Exploit someone to the point of
Have a pleasant tour killing him/her. • To punish someone
(569) Teething problems
(a) Oral problems
(c) To uselessly dwell on a subject
far beyond its point of resolution.
• To take reckless risks
(b) Problems at the start of a new
project
(d) To continue playing a game
knowing very well that you are
• To have God’s favor
(c) Problems for quite a long time

in adjus ting in the new place
going to lose. • To make publicly known
Q582. Within an ace of
(d) Problem of having good dentist (576) Ball is in your court
(a) Put the blame on the other • Very near to
(570) Rat race person.
(a) Make others fight for scraps (b) Request someone to return • Very far from
and get sadistic pleasure out of your belonging.
it (c) It is up to you to make the next • Very cheap
(b) Be an oppressive boss and
treat employees like animals
decision or step.
(d) To tell someone politely about
• Very expensive
Q583. Beyond the pale
(c) A way of life in which people his/her mistake.
are caught up in a fiercely
competitive struggle for wealth or (577) Best of both worlds
• Productive
power (a) Two best teams compete with • Penniless

(d) Play games with the lives of each other.
other people and see them run (b) A situation wherein someone • Unacceptable
aimlesly has the privilege of enjoying
two different opportunities. • Defeated
(571) Spin one's wheels (c) Gods who rule heaven and Q584. The royal road
(a) Keep bagging about oneself
(b) Try your luck
earth.
(d) A person who is respected
• An easy way
(c) Expel much effort for little or no
gain (d) Start a long journey
even by his enemies. • A troublesome way
(572) The alpha and the omega (578) Achilles' heel • A grand idea
(a) Happy and sad (a) A fatal weakness in spite of
(b) The beginning and the overall strength. • A luxurious life style
end (b) A secret weapon to be used as Q585. Whiter than white
(c) The love and the hatred a last resort.
(d) Truth and dare (c) A past deed which one is trying • Completely foolish
(573) Throw up the sponge
(a) To attack
to hide.
(d) The person who is blamed if
• Completely blank
(b) To laugh at someone
(c) To surrender
anything go es wrong.
• Customary
(d) To talk loudly (579) Beat around the bush

(a) To treat a topic, but omit its
• Completely honest
Q586. On the bum
(574) At the drop of a hat main points, often intentionally.
(a) Without any hesitation; (b) Talk bad about a person, often • To take for granted
instantly. in the absence of that person .
(b) Show outward respect to (c) Spend a fun jovial time. • To live wandering life
someone you hate. (d) It is wise to ignore hard ships
(c) Forcibly let go of something and continue with your task. • To refer to
which is very personal to you.
(d) A mistake which is of not much
(580) Gnash your teeth
(a) Express rage (b)
• To raise objections
Q587. For days on end
consequence. Brush your teeth
(c) Laugh hysterically (d) • Travelling days
(575) Beat a dead horse Take a big bite 28
(b) Talented and successful
• Memorable days • Visit a pleasant place (c) To go on a visit
• For many days • Improve to do better

(d) To be angry
Q600. Get the sack
• For forgettable days • To be advantageous
(a) Getting promotion
(b) Dismissed from
Q588. On the button
• At a disadvantage (c) To get a surprise
• To come into contact with Q593. A ghost of a chance (d) To get a leave
Q601. Of no avail
• Roughly • Commonplace (a) In favour with
(b) Useless
• To do unimportant things • Become more important or (c) Useful
first popular (d) To be utterly lost
Q602. Bone to pick
• Precisely • To be in a hurry (a) Appear suddenly
Q589. The tip of the iceberg
• A very small possibility
(b) To reject
• The best quality of people Q594. To bring to heel
(c) Cause of quarrel
(d) To accept readily
which makes them
memorable for a long time • To be successful Q603. To call it a day
(a) To conclude proceedings
• Superficial evidence of a • To force someone or (b) To grieve over
much larger problem something to obey (c) To surrender
(d) To be suspicious
• A repeating situation in • To wish someone good Q604. Pull someone up on
which one problem causes luck something
(a) To agree on something
another problem
• To confine or trap (b) To Criticize
• To allow something to be Q595. Long in the tooth (c) To bring out a change
done that is not usually
allowed
• To speak (or write) too
(d) None of the above
Q605. Point blank
Q590. Tide over much
(a) Rarely
• To leave in difficult time • To be elderly or aging (b) Very definite and direct
(c) At a last moment
• To perform brilliantly
• To take a long route (d) Leave quietly
Q606. A cut above
• Support through a difficult • To live long (a) Rather superior to
period Q596. The salt of the Earth (b) Tough situation
(a) To expect something in return (c) To be idle
• To expect more than one (b) Very good & honest/kind
(c) To support someone
(d) To object at something
actually deserves Q607. Balloon goes up
Q591. Stand corrected (d) Neat and clean (a) To be attentive
Q597. Feel blue (b) A situation turning
• To admit that one has been (a) Feeling ecstatic unpleasant/serious
wrong (b) In trouble/depressed (c) A happy occasion
(c) An easy achievement (d) Get up early
• To correct someone else (d) None of these Q608. Part and Parcel
for their wrong doings Q598. Flies off at a tangent (a) To take an initiative
• To defend oneself on being

(a) Self praising
(b) To boast
(b) To do a task completely
(c) Important part
caught red-handed
(c) Start discussing something (d) To surprise someone
• To run away from
irrelevant
(d) Well informed
Q609. Gate Crasher
(a) Invited friend
punishment
Q599. Going places. (b) Uninvited guest
Q592. Behind the eight ball
(a) To go to the home back (c) A drunk person 29
(d) A murderer b) Explode 630. A close shave
Q610. As daft as a brush c) Remove A) To share one’s brand
(a) Extremely silly d) Eradicate B) Very risky
(b) Extremely kind C) Narrow escape from danger
(c) Extremely sick 621. Give me a hand D) To be happy
(d) Extremely old A) Keep a watch on 631. Scapegoats
611. Ended in smoke. B) Handle A) Punished for others’ misdeeds
a) To catch fire C) Provide me with B) Developed poor relations
b) No ending D) Help me with C) Treated humbly and
c) To give no practical result respectfully
d) To fall D) Scolded with arrogant reactions
612. Of his own accord. 622. To drink life to the lees. 632. Stole the show.
a) Unwillingly A) To have the best of fun and A) Stole something from the show
b) Willingly fortune B) Crept into the show
c) At his desire B) To enjoy a life of drinking and C) Won everybody’s praise
d) By forcible action dancing D) Disappeared from the show
613. A fool’s paradise. C) To have a life full of adventures 633. Put off
a) Living in illusions D) To have the best of life A) Cancelled
b) Live happily 623. Looked blank B) Postponed
c) To live in the midst of idiots A) Was without any emotion C) Advanced
d) With happy ideas B) Was puzzled and surprised D) Announced
614. Dashed her hopes C) Was uninterested 634. A man in the street
a) Bring failure D) Was unhappy A) An ordinary person
b) Disappointed 624. On the brink of disaster. B) An illiterate person
c) Frustrate A) At the top of ruin C) An unknown person
d) Bring harmony B) At the point of ruin D) A stranger
615. In abeyance C) On the side of ruin 635. Passed himself off
a) Secret D) On the back of ruin A) Described himself
b) Open to all 625. A man of letters. B) Deceived everyone
c) In no time A) Of wide contacts C) Disguised himself
d) In suspension B) An excellent letter dictator D) Was regarded
C) A great writer of letters 636. Gave the game away
616. Beef up D) Proficient in literary art A) Lost the game
a) Weeken 626. In the red B) Gave out the secret
b) To strengthen A) Making money C) Gave away the gift
c) To care B) Losing money D) Withdrew from the plan
d) Aimlessly C) In danger 637. Gone down the drain.
617. Blow hot and cold D) Spending money A) Was lost forever
a) Permanent 627. A white elephant. B) Dropped in the drain
b) Temporary A) Very huge item C) Got washed away
c) To be constantly changing B) Costly and useless possession D) Her money was safe
d) To develop C) Very expensive investment 638. Fell short
618. Catch one’s breath D) Useful material A) Had no effect
a) Shock or amazement 628. Playing to the gallery. B) Moved the audience
b) Stop breathing A) Adopting cheap tactics C) Impressed the audience
c) Happy mood B) Befooling the common man D) Was quite short
d) Fearful thoughts C) Fighting for votes 639. Sorted out
619. Look one’s goose D) Appeasing the masses A) Revised
a) Experience 629. Trumped up B) Supported
b) include A) Translated C) Resolved
c) to put an end to one’s hopes B) Sang with the music of a D) Changed
d) cause destruction to trumpet 640. On good terms
620. Do away with C) Concocted A) Kept terms and conditions
a) Destroy D) Copied B) Was friendly 30
C) Followed the rules 3. always thinking of only one 3. through unfair me
D) Agreed with them thing 4. in far off places
641. To beat about the bush. 4. waiting anxiously for something
A) Wander across the words 658. Her success as a singer was
B) Speak in a haphazard manner 650. On the double a nine days’ wonder.
C) Speak in a round-about manner 1. on the verge of collapse 1. a proud achievement
D) Make use of irrelevant 2. at a fast pace 2. an impossible feat
reference 3. out of order 3. eternal fame
642. Set forth 4. between two undesirable things 4. a short-lived sensation
A) Stated
B) Accepted 651. Over one’s head 659. His comments cast a slur
C) Contradicted 1. something totally unexpected upon the integrity of his manager.
D) Printed 2. being at a disadvantage 1. redeemed 2. praised
643. Hadn’t a leg to stand on. 3. unable to function as before 3. improved
A) Had been injured in an accident 4. beyond one’s capability to 4. damaged
B) Was lame understand something
C) Did not have much hope of 660. If the audit report shows
getting it 652. A fair weather friend anomalies, the finance manager
D) Would have to wait for some 1. an unreliable friend will be brought to book.
time 2. a dependable friend 1. given a promotion 2.
644. Show the white feather 3. a friend turned into an enemy rewarded suitably
A) Show signs of cowardice 4. a jealous friend 3. supported fully
B) Act arrogantly 4. held accountable
C) Show intimacy 653. Breath of fresh air
D) Act impudently 1. a peaceful and relaxing place 661. If we lay our heads
645. To give it a shot. 2. someone with a pleasant voice together, we will surely find a
A) Click a picture 3. a high-priced and expensive solution.
B) Try something thing 1. rest for a while 2. work in
C) Pose for a picture 4. someone or something new and consultation
D) Injure someone refreshing 3. work in isolation
4. take a break
646. Eat one’s words 654. Take exception
1. forgive and forget 1. appreciate 662. up to the mark
2. become less acceptable 2. object to 1. lacking in maturity
3. retract what one has said 3. care for 2. up to the required standard
4. oppose sternly 4. deny 3. of the desired height
4. more than expected
647. Rose-coloured glasses 655. To call the shots
1. a positive outlook on life 1. to be the person in charge 663. The threat of the pandemic is
2. a difficult situation 2. to be blissfully happy not just a cry in the wilderness.
3. an outdated attitude 3. to be in debt 1. mourning for the loss 2.
4. a belief not based on facts 4. to lack control spreading rumours
3. an unheeded warning
648. On the spur of the moment 656. She felt like a fish out of 4. tears of sorrow
1. deciding after a lot of thinking water at her new job.
2. acting impulsively without 1. angry and hurt 664. The news of a leopard in the
thinking 2. comfortable and relaxed city spread like wild fire.
3. waiting nervously for something 3. uncomfortable and restless 1. caused damage
4. being extremely careful 4. happy and free 2. caused fear
3. spread slowly
649. One track mind 657. Information technology has 4. spread rapidly
1. thinking of another point of view developed by leaps and bounds.
2. using a well-known path 1. at a rapid pace 2. 665. Do a good turn
very gradually 1. Render a service 31
2. Wait for a turn 3. Acknowledge the host 684. Chicken-hearted
3. Return a gift 4. Welcome the host a. Selfish
4. Make a profit 675. On shank's mare b. Cowardly
1. On an elephant c. Generous
666. Blow one’s own trumpet 2. On foot d. Miserly
1. Rely on oneself 3. On a lion 685. By and by
2. Criticise others 4. On a bicycle a. On the whole
3. Praise oneself 676. A snake in the grass b. By any means
4. Respect others 1. A well-wisher c. Suddenly
2. A secret enemy d. Gradually
667. Carry the day 3. A good friend
1. Win a victory 4. Difficult to find 686. Pull a fast one
2. Lift a heavy load a. Trick someone
3. Bear the burden 677. Back to square one b. Believe someone easily
4. Lead an army 1. Neglect something c. Progress fast
2. Draw a square d. Take quick action
668. Eye-wash 3. Move ahead
1. An operation 4. Come to the original point 687. See eye to eye
2. A consideration a. See clearly
3. A deception 678. At one’s beck and call b. Stare at someone
4. An inspiration 1. Move behind c. Agree with someone
2. Leave a place d. Be suspicious
669. Cry over spilt milk 3. Move ahead
1. To find a solution 4. To be ready to obey someone’s 688. At daggers drawn
2. To shout slog order a. deceiving somebody
3. To blame others b. bitterly hostile
4. To regret uselessly 679. The bee’s knees c. without hope
1. Problematic d. friendly with each other
670. First and foremost 2. Foolish
1. Most important aspect 3. Extraordinary 689. Get out of hand
2. Most difficult task 4. Observant 1. give up something
3. After everything else 2. get out of control
4. Far from the truth 680. To throw a fit 3. to complete a task
1. Faint and fall down 4. get upset
671. Apple of one’s eye 2. Become unconscious
1. Very clean 3. Express extreme anger 690. Costs an arm and a leg
2. Very easy 4. Caution someone about fitness 1. rarely available
3. Very rosy 2. easy to obtain
4. Very dear 681. Bring to light 3. nothing to lose
1. Reveal clearly 4. very expensive
672. Behind one’s back 2. Cheer someone
1. In one’s absence 3. Brighten up 691. Pull yourself together
2. In everyone’s knowledge 4. Praise in public 1. go to sleep
3. Confronting somebody 2. try to understand
4. Openly supporting someone 682. Hold water 3. do a good job
673. A red letter day 1. To be fickle 4. calm down
1. A day full of sorrows 2. To be valid
2. A day when everything goes 3. To be busy 692. Give someone the cold
perfect 4. To be deep shoulder
3. A joyful day 683. A close-fisted person 1. do something pointless
4. A memorable day a. A strong person 2. ignore someone
674. To take French leave b. A kind person 3. pamper someone
1. Leave with written permission c. A miserly person 4. give away a secret
2. Leave without any intimation d. A cruel person 32
693. Lead someone by the nose 2) To accept defeat
1. to quarrel with someone 701. Ended in a fiasco 3) To accept what is written in fate
2. to dominate someone 1) A complete failure 4) To be able to grasp the hidden
3. to do the right thing 2) A successful event meaning
4. to force someone to take the 3) Changed one completely
blame 4) Twisted around 710. To wrangle over an ass's
shadow
694. Throw up the sponge 702. Sow wild oats 1) To waste money over trifles
1) To attack 1) To make someone fool 2) To punish a person severely for
2) To laugh at someone 2) To make space to read his arrogance
3) To surrender 3) To take revenge 3) To quarrel over trifles
4) To talk loudly 4) To waste time by doing foolish 4) To keep away from extreme
things poverty
695. To put a spoke in one's wheel
1) To be advantageous at the time 703. Live from hand to mouth 711.Make one's flesh creep
of difficulty 1) Filthy rich people 1) To confuse someone
2) To maintain under all 2) To be dependent on others 2) To flatter someone
circumstances 3) To have enough money to live 3) To abuse someone
3) To blame the other party on and nothing extra 4) To frighten someone
4) To put a difficulty in the way of 4) Living in miserable conditions.
progress 712. To have something on the
704. To face the music brain
696. Spick and Span 1) To bear the consequences 1) To be obsessed with something
1) High and low 2) To disparage someone 2) To be ready with an immediate
2) Dark and light 3) To be hard of hearing smart witty reply
3) Neat and clean 4) To enjoy a musical concert 3) To unable to solve a particularly
4) Happy and sad difficult philosophical problem
705. Pillar to post 4) To think wistfully about past life
697. All agog 1) Main support of an object
1) Avoid 2) One place to another 713. It goes without saying
2) Contentment 3) To be reluctant 1) To Silently bear the injustice
3) Amazed 4) To incite others 2) Something which is implied to
4) Unsystematically be obvious
706. To steal a march 3) There is no point in doing
698. Not to mince matters 1) To act in a foolish way something after you are told to do
1) To be at ease 2) To break something it
2) To not confuse others 3) To outshine 4) Break long relationship with
3) To not interfere in others affairs 4) To see a hidden meaning someone
4) To speak out politely
707. In a jiffy 714. To let someone off
699. Will-o-the wisp 1) Fail to win appreciation 1) To let someone fall
1) Something that is impossible to 2) In an appropriate manner 2) To leave someone in his
get or achieve. 3) Something that is done very present state
2) To keep off an unwanted and quickly 3) To release someone from
undesirable person. 4) To fall in love blame
3) To spend recklessly. 4) To refuse to answer
4) Accept or leave the offer. 708. The thin end of the wedge
1) In strict vigilance 715. Ball is in your court
700. To go through fire and water 2) Start of harmful development 1) Put the blame on the other
1) To scold someone 3) Be aware of the trick person.
2) To experience many dangers in 4) Not a worthy possession 2) Request someone to return
order to achieve something your belonging.
3) To act without restraints 709. To accept the gauntlet 3) It is up to you to make the next
4) Something which hurts 1) To accept challenge decision or step. 33
4) To tell someone politely about 2) To not eat food for a long period
his/her mistake. of time
3) To stop broadcasting a radio or
716. Best of both worlds TV program
1) Two best teams compete with 4) To waste time on silly or trivial
each other. things.
2) A situation wherein someone
has the privilege of enjoying two 722. To make a fuss about
different opportunities. 1) To be extremely delighted
3) Gods who rule heaven and 2) To work hard for eventual
earth. success
4) A person who is respected even 3) To be very strict or have very
by his enemies. high standards
4) An excessive display of
717. Give somebody a ring attention or activity
1) Propose marriage
2) Inform about the death of a 723. To go to somebody's head
loved one 1) To have a huge ego
3) Call someone on the telephone 2) To complain to the highest
4) Trap somebody in a difficult authority
relationship 3) To make someone dizzy or
slightly drunk
718. Leave no stone unturned 4) To arrive at the central point of
1) Search for the hidden treasure the topic
2) Do a futile task
3) Be known for achieving a 724. To make amends
tremendous feat 1) To make new friends
4) Try every possible course of 2) To feel guilty for something you
action in order to achieve have not done
something 3) To compensate
4) To make flimsy excuses
719. Get the message
1) Understand what is implied by a
remark or action
2) Communicate using a secret
language
3) Find it difficult to understand a
different language
4) Fire someone from a job
720. Keep at bay

1) Keep your problems to
yourselves
2) to control something and
prevent it from causing you
problems
3) Not share a secret
4) Maintain a long distance
relationship
721. To go off the air

1) To remove ventilator of a patient
on his death bed
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• A scientific part • Build momentum to wave

• Enrich oneself by dishonest

• scolding someone for 272. The whole nine yards

• b. to typecast someone • Gold discovered only once

• An early promise that fails

286. to blow hot and cold

d. to reveal the hidden structure • Instructing husbands over

• A scholar learning how to

• start taking up the most

393) above board 408) through thick and thin. 20

(c) Problems for quite a long time

power (a) Two best teams compete with • Penniless

(d) To talk loudly (579) Beat around the bush

• For many days • Improve to do better

• To defend oneself on being

720. Keep at bay

721. To go off the air

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