Ruffle somebody's feather:

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 24

At loose ends:

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 25

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

With might and main

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 1

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

From stem to stern

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 2

Over egg the pudding:

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 3

Turn over a new leaf:

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 4

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Take up the hatchet

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 5

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Up a blind alley

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 6

To take to task: