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Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

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Important Questions on Idioms

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For the following idioms, choose the most suitable option from the given ones. 

By hook or by crook

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For the following idioms, choose the most suitable option from the given ones. 

Bandy words

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Break the ice

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Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

A bee in the bonnet

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For the following idioms, choose the most suitable option from the given ones. 

Be on cloud nine

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In the following sentences, four alternatives are given for the idioms/phrases. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idioms/phrases.

The two neighbours were always in bad blood over a property dispute.

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In the following sentences, four alternatives are given for the idioms/phrases. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idioms/phrases.

The robbers not only took money but they beat Ram black and blue.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase which is underlined in the sentence.

The senior boys try to brow-beat the younger boys at the school.