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In the following questions' an idiom/ phrase has been highlighted I underlined I italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom I phrase.

We had better batten down the hatches. The weather is unpredictable.

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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In the following questions' an idiom/ phrase has been highlighted I underlined I italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom I phrase.

It is difficult to have a sensible discussion with her as she flies off at a tangent.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.

The student found it hard to go at equal speed with the professor.

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Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The present manner of delimitation has been done in a gerrymandering way.

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Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The performance of the lead actors in the play brought the house down.

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Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

He advised her to give a wide berth to malicious people.

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Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Anand is a nice guy, but sometimes he really gets on my nerves.

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Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

As a student' you should catch time by the forelock.

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In the following questions' an idiom/ phrase has been highlighted I underlined I italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom I phrase.

Receiving his first award was a shot in the arm for him.