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Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases

Exercise : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
1.
To make clean breast of
To gain prominence
To praise oneself
To confess without of reserve
To destroy before it blooms
None of these
Answer: Option
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2.
To keeps one's temper
To become hungry
To be in good mood
To preserve ones energy
To be aloof from
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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3.
To catch a tartar
To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
To catch a dangerous person
To meet with disaster
To deal with a person who is more than one's match
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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4.
To drive home
To find one's roots
To return to place of rest
Back to original position
To emphasise
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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5.
To have an axe to grind
A private end to serve
To fail to arouse interest
To have no result
To work for both sides
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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