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In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To hold somebody to ransom

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Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 84

In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A man of weight

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 85

In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Pell-mell

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 86

In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To show one's teeth

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 87

In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To pour oil in troubled water

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 88

In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To put one on one's mettle

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 89

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To ride hell for leather

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 90

In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To let the cat out of the bag

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SBI Clerical Cadre Junior Associates, Preliminary Examination 2019>Chapter 11 - Idioms and Phrases>Practice Questions>Q 91

In the following question, five alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To pay off old scores