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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.
The soldiers laid down their arms.

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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 36

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.
In modern democratic societies, lynch law seems to have become a common feature in almost all spheres of life.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 37

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.
The trade union's seemingly rightful demand is only a stalking horse to blackmail the management.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 38

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 teacher was as good as his word.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 39

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 believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 40

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.
It is a matter of gratification for me that he has turned over a new leaf.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 41

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.
If we give them this concession, it will be the thin end of the wedge.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 42

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 always picking holes in every project.

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AFCAT for Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branch - English>Chapter 6 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Exercise>Q 43

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.
If Gaurav does not complete the work allotted to him properly, we shall send him packing.