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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.
11.
To leave someone in the lurch
To come to compromise with someone
Constant source of annoyance to someone
To put someone at ease
To desert someone in his difficulties
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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12.
To play second fiddle
To be happy, cheerful and healthy
To reduce importance of one's senior
To support the role and view of another person
To do back seat driving
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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13.
To beg the question
To refer to
To take for granted
To raise objections
To be discussed
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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14.
A black sheep
An unlucky person
A lucky person
An ugly person
A partner who takes no share of the profits
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the English language, 'Black sheep' is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family.
15.
A man of straw
A man of no substance
A very active person
A worthy fellow
An unreasonable person
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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