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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.
21.
It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.
Hit a golden spot
Come across gold
Come across the word "gold"
Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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22.
Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.
Dead sure of
Very hopeful of
Lacking self confidence about
Reasonably certain of
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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23.
Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?
welcome a gift
find fault with a gift
be fastidious
examine a gift carefully
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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24.
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
a widely debated issue
a dying issue
a relevant problem
an irrelevant issue
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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25.
Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to to bell the cat.
To take lead in danger.
To tie bell to a cat's neck
To be alert of the enemy
To make noise
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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