11)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Behind one’s back

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A)

Openly supporting someone

B)

In one’s absence

C)

Confronting somebody

D)

In everyone’s knowledge

12)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. She felt like a fish out of water at her new job.

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A)

angry and hurt

B)

comfortable and relaxed

C)

uncomfortable and restless

D)

happy and free

13)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Information technology has developed by leaps and bounds.

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A)

at a rapid pace

B)

very gradually

C)

in far off places

D)

through unfair means

14)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Her success as a singer was a nine days’ wonder.

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A)

a proud achievement

B)

an impossible feat

C)

eternal fame

D)

a short-lived sensation

15)

4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. His comments cast a slur upon the integrity of his manager.

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A)

redeemed

B)

praised

C)

improved

D)

damaged

16)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. If the audit report shows anomalies, the finance manager will be brought to book.

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A)

given a promotion

B)

rewarded suitably

C)

supported fully

D)

held accountable

17)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. If we lay our heads together, we will surely find a solution.

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A)

rest for a while

B)

work in consultation

C)

work in isolation

D)

take a break

18)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. His probation was extended because his performance was not up to the mark.

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A)

lacking in maturity

B)

up to the required standard

C)

of the desired height

D)

more than expected

19)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The threat of the pandemic is not just a cry in the wilderness.

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A)

mourning for the loss

B)

spreading rumours

C)

an unheeded warning

D)

tears of sorrow

20)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The news of a leopard in the city spread like wild fire.

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A)

caused damage

B)

caused fear

C)

spread rapidly

D)

spread slowly