1)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He runs for two hours at a stretch to build his stamina.

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A)

easily

B)

painfully

C)

comfortably

D)

continuously

2)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The new CEO is in favour of giving plenty of elbow room to the managers.

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A)

tough competition

B)

huge salaries and perks

C)

freedom to do what one wants

D)

leave to go on vacation

3)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He knows the ins and outs of the case and has been chosen to defend the accused.

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A)

expense involved

B)

time needed to complete

C)

high stakes

D)

complete details

4)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
You must seize the opportunity to make amends for your earlier curtness.

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A)

to correct a mistake

B)

to make a proposal

C)

to give a suggestion

D)

to offer a deal

5)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
When the miscreants saw the police they beat a retreat.

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A)

ran away

B)

protested strongly

C)

attacked fiercely

D)

marched ahead

6)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In times of economic recession, the demand for goods is on the wane.

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A)

on the decline

B)

out of control

C)

on the rise

D)

at the peak

7)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The embezzlement in the company’s accounts has come to light.

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A)

been rewarded

B)

been concealed

C)

been revealed

D)

been punished

8)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
India’s problem boils down to just one thing – lack of infrastructure for health services.

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A)

heats up to

B)

sums up to

C)

fulfils something

D)

adapts to something

9)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I cannot take up any new assignment as I have my hands full.

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A)

am very busy

B)

am very rich

C)

am short of time

D)

need to seek help

10)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The wedding preparations are in full swing.

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A)

at the height of activity

B)

very costly affair

C)

hard to arrange

D)

in great difficulty