
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.


Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
