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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 trial made a mockery of justice

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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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.

His recent statement is an about tum.

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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.

When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he's gone for 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.

All his schemes ended in smoke.

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

It is high time, he came out of his shell.

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In the given 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. 

Every political party is at present playing to the gallery.

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In the given 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.

His blood ran cold when he heard his uncle was murdered.

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In the given 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.

This is so simple that even a man in the street can understand it. 

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In the given 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 manager is not dismissed, but he is definitely under a cloud.