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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

After having finished the last project, I find myself at a loose end.

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Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

It was such a strange affair that would not make head or tail of it.

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Though she herself was as ugly as sin, she had the audacity to criticise the looks of her companion.

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

He bids fair to be an excellent cricketer.

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

He does not like to be friendly with Sarla. He always gives her a cold shoulder.

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.