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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 boy had a hair-breadth escape from a street accident.

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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.

ln spite of the efforts of all peace-loving people, world peace is still a far cry.

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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 scenery of Kashmir beggars description.

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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.

As her result is likely to be declared in a day or so, she is on tenterhooks these days.

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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 is a pity that our politicians are more interested in the loaves and fishes than in the uplift of the poor.

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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.

Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered as a cry in the wilderness.

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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.

India carried the day by defeating Australia in the hockey series.

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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.

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

India must not expect any superpower at the beck and call at the time of the attack.