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

Between the devil and the deep sea 

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 24

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

To take to heels 

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 25

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

At sixes and sevens

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 1

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 feel like a fish out of water

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 2
To take to one's heels:
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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 3

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 call it a day

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 4

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 face the music

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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.

To strain every nerve

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 6
With open arms: