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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.
51.
The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
emphasised
voiced
declared
suggested
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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52.
If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.
be unhappy
be happy
suffer
be ill
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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53.
I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
with all their might
without any other weapon
resorting to violence
very cowardly
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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54.
We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.
To cut a portion of the road
To take a short cut
To go fast
To take an alternative route
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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55.
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
declining
increasing
spreading
spiralling
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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