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Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases

Exercise : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
11.
Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.
Make a stew
Boil
Suffer in his own juice
Suffer for his own act
Answer: Option
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12.
The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
highlight
show
offer
promise
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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13.
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
wasting his money
becoming overgenerous
overtaxing his energies
losing his objectives
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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14.
The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation
cancel
discuss
reconsider
postpone
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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15.
Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet
flatters
praises others
admonishes others
praises himself
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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