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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 project advanced by leaps and bounds.

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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.

She is too fond of her own voice.

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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.

Indian Police are, on the whole, high-handed in dealing with citizens.

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

Birds of the same feather.

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

To call a spade a spade.

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

A white elephant.

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

To miss the boat.

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

To look down one's nose.

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

To shed crocodile tears.