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.

Take up the hatchet

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 5

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.

Up a blind alley

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 6

To take to task:

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 7

Bring to light:

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 8

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.

To show the white feather

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 9

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom 'To make a mountain of a molehill.'

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 10

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.

To cast aside

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 11

Look high and low:

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 12

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.

Paint the town red