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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.

He is putting the cart before the horse by purchasing furniture before buying a house.

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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.

He frequently goes back on his words.

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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.

The old man is hard of hearing.

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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.

The officer called for an explanation from the cashier for the shortage of cash.

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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.

The young servant goes about with the old master.

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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.

The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.

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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.

After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Raghu got down to business.

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Directions :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.

Naresh Goyal had to stand on his feet very early in his life.

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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.

The possession of Jerusalem is a bone of contention between Israel and Palestine.