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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.
46.
The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women's Bill boiling
Earning enough to keep body and soul together
Keep a controversy alive
Boil the bill
Boil something in a pot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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47.
The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.
opened fire
hid himself
ran off
surrendered
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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48.
You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
Enjoy forever
Have it both ways
Run away from responsibility
Absolve yourself of guilt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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49.
The rebels held out for about a month
waited
retreated
bargained
resisted
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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50.
The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
create problems
encounter difficulties
confuse matters
makes things difficult
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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