291)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I must tell you that it all went pear-shaped after you left the meeting in the middle.

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A)

Became tragic

B)

Became very entertaining

C)

Went terribly wrong

D)

Turned out fine

292)

Select the idiom from the given options that give the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted text in the following sentence.
A village fair is a place that contains many interesting objects. People of all age groups eagerly wait for this.

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A)

Aladdin's cave

B)

Ivory tower

C)

Road to Damascus

D)

Jewel in the crown

293)

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.
My mother said, “Make consistent progress for success.”

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A)

in and outs

B)

make a habit

C)

slow and steady

D)

do’s and don’ts

294)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The intern aspired to understand the ins and outs of the operating systems of the institution.

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A)

Elaborate theories

B)

Prior conditions

C)

Stern regulations

D)

Detailed description

295)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hold water

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A)

Stop emphasising a point

B)

Appear to be of no value

C)

A diluted argument

D)

Appear to be valid or reasonable

296)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Steer clear of

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A)

Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you

B)

Be very easy

C)

Show someone how to do a job or activity

D)

Be mentally and physically exhausted

297)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
He's sitting on the fence

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A)

He can't hide himself

B)

He can't do anything seriously

C)

He can't stop trying

D)

He can't take a decision

298)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The sailor tells great tales of adventure that you should take with a grain of salt.

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A)

Not take too seriously

B)

Great patriotism

C)

Great admiration

D)

Be afraid to refrain from

299)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The anxious duke was found strolling in the garden to and fro.

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A)

Forward and backward

B)

From west to east

C)

From north to south

D)

Upward and downward

300)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Eat humble pie

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A)

To live a life of humility

B)

To live in penury

C)

To apologise humbly

D)

To enjoy life to the fullest