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To burn one's finger:

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 20

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.

Helter-skelter

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 21

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the phrase 'leave someone in the lurch.'

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 22

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the phrase 'Maiden speech.'

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 1
To eat humble pie:
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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 2
To end in smoke:
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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 3
To spill the beans:
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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 4
To flog a dead horse:
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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 5
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