Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 109)
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.
109.
He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Maheshkumar.c said:
1 decade ago
Sharp practice is a pejorative phrase used by judges in Canada to describe sneaky or cunning behavior that is technically within the rules of the law but borders on being unethical.
Yasin said:
10 years ago
Why not keen business skill?
Dhruvi said:
9 years ago
Why not extreme hard work?
Kashyap said:
9 years ago
Yes, you are right @Dhruvi.
Moshiul Alam Rocky said:
6 years ago
Thanks for your explanation @Maheshkumar.
Janhvi said:
4 years ago
Sharp practices-dishonest or barely honest dealings.
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