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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.
81.
Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
Someone is being murdered and has become blue
Suffer from persecution complex
Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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82.
Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
Has no serious occupation
Is living comfortably
Is respected by everybody
Is held in high esteem
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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83.
Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
established on insecure foundations
based on inexperience
resting on cheap material
resting on immature ideas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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84.
His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
entertained
puzzled
annoyed
encouraged
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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85.
There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
Impure blood
Ill feeling
Bloody fights
Quarrels
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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