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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To have an axe to grind.

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Important Questions on Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs

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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 11

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To cry wolf

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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 12

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

A man of straw.

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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 13

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To make clean breast of.

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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 14

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To end in smoke.

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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 15

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To leave someone in the lurch.
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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 16

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 play second fiddle.
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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 17

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To set one's face against.
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LIC Assistant Preliminary Examination Phase-1>Chapter 43 - Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs>MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS>Q 18

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 put one's hand to the plough.