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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.
31.
Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
Both goose and gander should be equally treated
The principle of equal treatment should be implemented
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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32.
The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
to be cautious
to be on the defensive
to take rest
to show no reaction
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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33.
The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
had some pain in his heels
ran away from the scene
confronted the policeman
could not decide what to do
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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34.
He struck several bad patches before he made good.
came across bad soil
Had a bad time
Went through many illness
Had many professional difficulties
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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35.
The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep.
Made her sad
Surprised her
Made her cry bitterly
Fill her with horror
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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