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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.
126.
Their business is now on its last legs.
About to fructify
About to perish
About to produce results
About to take off
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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127.
He went back on his promise to vote for me.
withdrew
forgot
reinforced
supported
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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128.
The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
became desperate
ran about wildly
become annoyed
felt disgusted
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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129.
I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
Imagine
Give birth
Understand
Depend
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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