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In the following question, a part of the sentence is bolded. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bolded part.

He is easily deceived by a man with an oily tongue

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Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is bolded. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bolded part.

Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) given below sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the same meaning of that idiom/phrase.

We shall be formidable if we stand by one another.

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is given bold. Select the alternative which is closest in meaning to the bold part.

The rebels held out for about a month. 

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is bolded. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bolded part.

Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) given below sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the same meaning of that idiom/phrase.

I have been betrayed by my own flesh and blood.

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is given bold. Select the alternative which is closest in meaning to the bold part.

Panniker is one of the few officers who are above board

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bold part.

The teacher warned the student once and for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bold part.

Their attitude towards each other only tended to create bad blood between the brothers. 

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bold part.

He always cuts both ends. 

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the bold part.

Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet.