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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.

Go to rack and ruin

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Bite the dust:

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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.

On tenterhooks

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Null and void:

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

Lifting the shoulders is a gesture that indicates lack of interest.

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In the following question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted/underlined/ italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

She paid a flying visit to Mumbai to see her ailing father.

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In the following question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted/underlined/ italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Everybody is worried about his bread and butter these days.

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In the following question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted/underlined/ italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Sachin prefers to have few friends who are as true as steel rather than have fifty acquaintances who refuse to recognise him when he needs them most.

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In the following question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted/underlined/ italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

My kith and kin congratulated me on my brilliant success .