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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.
96.
Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by
soon
finally
gradually
unexpectedly
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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97.
Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
Pretended sorrow
Tears a crocodile
A weeping crocodile
Mild regret
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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98.
The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
elevated
rewarded
punished
reprimanded
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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99.
He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
returned my kindness
did an act of kindness
improved my prospects
became suddenly good
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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100.
He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
giving bribes to get his work done
seeking advice from one and all
helping those who help him
making the best use of a favourable situation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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