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In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in rie sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

His popularity is on the wane.

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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.

He was in the doldrums after the quarrel with his brother.

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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.

If someone drops a bombshell, they:

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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.

Sachin has had a long inning in cricket.

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In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in rie sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

We must work with all our might and main, otherwise we cannot succeed.

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In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in rie sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The sailors nailed their colours to their mast.

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In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in rie sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

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

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In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in rie sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

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

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In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in rie sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

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