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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.
26.
The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.
at its peak
at rock bottom
growing more
growing less
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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27.
He is leaving the country for a good.
for better prospects
for a good cause
for ever
for others good
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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28.
He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
change the subject immediately
forget things in between
go on at great length
become boisterous
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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29.
He sold his house for a song.
at a reasonable price
at a discount
very cheaply
at a premium
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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30.
Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.
a secret enemy
a treacherous person
an unforeseen danger
an unexpected misfortune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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