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Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.


That new guy may seem awkward and speaks slowly, but don't judge a book by its cover.

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Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases

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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

The new semester system introduced by the university is likely to run into rough weather.

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In the following given question, four alternatives are given for the given Idiom/Phrase highlighted in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark the answer.

I want to tell you in a nutshell, lust for money and power ruined her life.
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Which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase and mark your answer.

To give one a long rope
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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Between the devil and the deep sea

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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

She must be paying through the nose for the face lift.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrases and mark your answer.

You should not count your chickens before the eggs have hatched.
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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Do not give way to their unjust demands.

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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To drop a bombshell