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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.
76.
The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye
Not a worthy possession
unnecessary
A costly items
A possession of high value
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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77.
The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.
a personal view
a general view
a biased view
a detailed presentation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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78.
He resigned the post of his own accord.
which he liked
according to his convenience
voluntarily and willingly
according to his judgement
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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79.
As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
giving speeches
the object of admiration
the centre of attraction
an object of public notice
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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80.
I ran out of money on my European tour.
exhausted my stock of
did not have enough
lost
carried a lot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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