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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 struck several bad patches before he made good.

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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 talked over the matter for an hour but without any result.

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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 took his father's advice to heart.

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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.

Most parents find it difficult to make both ends meet because of inflation.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.

Yesterday in a collision between a truck and a car he had a close shave.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.

I am waiting for the old man to kick the bucket, so that I can get his money.

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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.

I expect my friend to stand by me.

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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.

Communicative English is the Achilles' heel for the job aspirants

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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.

There are no hard and fast rules for admission to this college.