Roshan Tolani Solutions for Chapter: Previous Years' Questions, Exercise 8: Exercise
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Questions from Roshan Tolani Solutions for Chapter: Previous Years' Questions, Exercise 8: Exercise with Hints & Solutions
In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted/underlined/italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
We wanted to give Rita a surprise party, but John let the cat out of the bag.

In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted/underlined/italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
His parents cut him off without a shilling.

Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
He has too many irons in the fire.

In the following questions, an idiom/phrase has been underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Great men never put on airs; their humility brings them laurels.

Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
She could never measure up to her parents' expectations.

In the following questions, an idiom/phrase has been underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Going abroad for a holiday was out of the question.

In the following questions, an idiom/phrase has been underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
The Earl of Leicester threw down the gauntlet.

Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
His utopian idea was entertaining but not acceptable.
