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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.
16.
He is out and out a reactionary.
no more
thoroughly
in favour of
deadly against
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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17.
I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
talking nonsense
talking ignorantly
talking irresponsibly
talking insultingly
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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18.
The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.
stopped
postponed
dropped
cancelled
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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19.
In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.
remain unaffected
do without the help of others
survive in isolation
remain non-aligned
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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20.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
tried to cause an accident
helped in the execution of the plan
thwarted in the execution of the plan
destroyed the plan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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