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Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase shown in bold in the sentence given below. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
No caring for the family, Devendra wanted to gather roses only.

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Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 8

In the following question, some alternatives are suggested for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
His most trusted friend proved to be a snake in the grass.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 9

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 new CM stuck his neck out today and promised ten kilograms of free wheat a month for all rural families.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 10

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 involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a mare's nest.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 11

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.
Pandit Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 12

Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase shown in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour's affairs.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 13

In the following question, some alternatives are suggested for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
When the police came, the thieves took to their heels.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 14

Direction: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase shown in bold in the sentence given below. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
He is a strange fellow. It is very difficult to deal with him; it seems that he has a bee in his bonnet.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 15

Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase shown in bold in the sentence given below. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
The politician was able to sway the mob with his gift of the gab.