11)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A long shot

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A)

Very profitable

B)

A perfect aim

C)

A correct prediction

D)

Little chance of success

12)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
When I asked for an expensive dress for my friend’s wedding, my mother reminded me that money does not grow on trees.

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A)

Money grows on shrubs and there’s plenty

B)

Money is like leaves of a tree and freely available

C)

Money is freely available to spend

D)

Money is hard earned and limited

13)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lie low

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A)

Fly a plane at a low altitude

B)

Lie down and relax after a tiring day

C)

Sit on a low chair

D)

Try not to be noticed

14)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dark horse

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A)

An unexpected winner

B)

An honest fellow

C)

A mean person

D)

A slow runner

15)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Stone’s throw

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A)

Large hurdle

B)

Hurt slightly

C)

Short distance

D)

Difficult problem

16)

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

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A)

To have the right of succession

B)

To have control of something

C)

To own a property

D)

To keep a secret

17)

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
My friends succeeded because they left no stone unturned in the search for an answer to the problem.

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A)

depended on many people

B)

proposed good plans

C)

looked in different places

D)

made every possible effort

18)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Nip in the bud

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A)

To cut the buds

B)

Not to destroy

C)

To destroy early

D)

To destroy late

19)

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
You have put me in a tight corner by telling me to keep quiet.

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A)

A secret place

B)

An embarrassing situation

C)

A difficult situation

D)

A comfortable situation

20)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cool as a cucumber

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A)

Irritated and annoyed

B)

Calm and composed

C)

Nervous and fidgety

D)

Happy and excited